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Build Your Own Artist Canvas – Video Guide
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It is one thing to love to paint and make art, it is another to actually be doing it. One of the biggest obstacles creative people have is the proper setup and materials on hand when there is time and inspiration to create something. I am all about improvising…
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Sourcing Cotton Fabrics in the USA? We have it!
It can be challenging to source USA Made Fabric. We have been working hard on offering more Made in the USA fabrics and finally last week we launched THREE Cotton Fabrics all completely made in the USA. They are a 7oz Cotton Duck, 10oz cotton Duck and a 12oz Bull Denim. More is coming…
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Measuring Textiles : What is Denier?
Do not feel bad if you are unsure what denier actually means. During four plus years of school studying textile design I never heard the word uttered once. It wasn’t until I had my degree in textiles that I realized how much I didn’t know. So obviously, the bigger the number the stronger the fabric,…
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What makes a Closeout Fabric? Is there anything wrong with It?
I want people to know about Big Duck Canvas because I like my job and I want to be good at it, but also as a fabric designer, maker and hardcore crafter, I want everyone to know where the deals are for sewing projects. Adding products to the closeout/discount category is one of my favorite…
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Industrial Vinyl Fabrics – What Can We Make?
We just launched 18oz and 13oz Vinyl Fabrics. All of which are fire retardant. Being the hands on girl at Big Duck Canvas I get to figure out all the things we can make with it beyond the basics. Of course the first thing that comes to mind is a Bouncy Castle (duh), but before…
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Dyeing Cotton Binding Tape or Webbing at Home
Just like many of our customers I like to use cotton webbing or a cotton binding tape to trim #4 floor cloths. For most Etsy sellers or independent designers it doesn’t make financial since to buy thousands of yards in all the colors you need. A good solution is to buy bulk in natural and…
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Moving from a Home Machine to an Industrial Sewing Machine.
Everybody knows that Industrial Sewing Machines are more powerful work tools, but there are a lot of amazing home sewing machines that are capable of a lot more than they get credit for. I can vouch for this after using a Bernina Activa 125 for the last 12 years to sew pretty much anything I…
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Heavyweight Numbered Ducks by Big Duck Canvas
We are excited to offer a wide range of Heavyweight Numbered Ducks! Single fill and double fill are both constructed with a flat weave, but the double fill (The Numbered Ducks) are stronger because the warp and weft are made of plied (twisted) yarns. These fabrics are extremely dense, stiff and durable. #1 is…
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Fiber Reactive Dyes are PERFECT for Cotton!
One of the most enjoyable things to do with natural cotton canvas is the dye it! My personal favorite type of dye for cotton is MX Fiber Reactive Dye. Companies like Prochemical (east coast) and Dharma Trading (west coast) carry it. My favorite thing about this dye is that it does not have to be heat activated,…
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Sewing Basics: How To Sew a Simple Tote Bag
I love this sewing project because these simple steps can be used to make a simple market shopper for a high end carryall that you might see featured in a style magazine or pinned a gazillion times. These steps are also easily built upon to add a zipper, add hardware, add pockets, trims, or any…
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