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#4 Cotton Duck : Cleaning, Wrinkles,and Project Ideas for One of our Heaviest Fabrics
#1 Cotton Duck is cool, but #4 is way cooler. Big Duck Canvas offers both, but we recommend #4 far more because of all the available width options from 24″ up to 120″ and many in between. I have personally used #4 for my own projects more than any of our other products. The…
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Twill Weave : What is the Difference Between Denim & Bull Denim?
When I hear the term twill weave I automatically hear in my head “over one under two, over one under two.” Of course it doesn’t have to be under two, it could be three or more, but this basic pattern is what makes it a twill. It is all about that diagonal line. Unless you…
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6 Of The Most Common Fabrics Sourced to Make Dopp Kits
Major retailers like Pottery Barn and J.Crew are all offering bags and accessories these days. For the men, The Dopp Kit has become a standard. Just like a cosmetic bag, it’s going to spend a lot of time on the bathroom counter top. The fabric you use should be water resistant and pretty heavy duty…
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Everybody Wins : The Easiest Way to Source Wholesale Fabric
One of the first things our new customers ask is for a wholesale price list or how to get setup for wholesale. Before I worked at Big Duck Canvas, I actually called and asked the same questions. As a sourcing manager, I was accustomed to spending half a day to provide a huge amount of…
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Waxed Canvas is the New Leather
Waxed Canvas is our most expensive canvas fabric per yard. We strive to offer fabrics that are the best prices around and we knew waxed canvas would be more expensive to offer. After experimenting with several different wax finishes we finally found one that we feel is worth the added cost. It is amazing and…
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Use Cotton Army Duck for Slipcovers and Upholstery?
The majority of our fabrics are perfect for slipcovers. Our 10oz fabrics are very popular, our new USA-made fabrics are great, and our 12oz options are becoming more and more popular too. All great options with equally-great results. One fabric that tends to get overlooked for slipcover use is Army Duck. It’s an amazing quality…
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Move it Outside – We love Outdoor Fabrics
What do all generations of Americans have in common? Since I am in textiles, I would have to say, The Outdoor Room! Now, what they are all doing in their outdoor space is very different, but they all still want this designated space at home. This is why you see patio furniture cluttering the aisles…
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Is It time to Upgrade Your Sewing Machine?
Choosing the right machine that will work for all of your projects is hard. Most hobby stitchers and small businesses just have one all purpose sewing machine and maybe a serger. If you are serious about making quality finished pieces the right machine is imperative. I have sat at my home sewing machine and felt so…
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A Guide to Buying Wholesale Factory Seconds & Closeout Fabric
We have posted about this topic before on our blog, but with our Discount Category growing weekly with great new bargain fabrics, we want everyone to know exactly what they are getting when they purchase fabrics from this category. 1. A KILLER DEAL. All of the fabrics we offer are listed at the lowest prices…
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How to Make a Snap on Truck Cover with Our 18oz Industrial Vinyl
We have been offering our Industrial Vinyl for a couple months and it has been such a great solution for a wide range of outdoor projects. With our 10.10oz Sunforger, 600 Denier Solution Dyed Polyester and Waterproof FR Vinyl we have the outdoors COVERED. Our Vinyl opened up a whole new range of possibilities…
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