500gsm (12oz) Waxed Canvas – UK Only

About this fabric

This waxed canvas (also known as oilskin) is lovely quality 100% cotton with a wax coating. This fabric is kind of “rough and ready”, with creases and marks being part of it’s character. Don’t expect a completely flat and perfect looking surface, that’s not the idea with waxed canvas. Instead, it provides character.

This 500gsm (12oz) canvas will be suitable for some, but not all, domestic sewing machines. If your sewing machine can handle canvas, cork or faux leather then it will usually be ok with this. This thick canvas has a visible weave. When your fabric arrives you will notice that it’s very stiff, almost card-board like in feel. As you construct your bag and move the fabric, it will become softer and more malleable, developing creases and a beautiful patina.

The fabric weights are referred to as GSM: Grams per square metre and Oz: Ounces per square yard.

The fabric is waxed to create a water resistant finish. However, it is not 100% waterproof.

When creased, folded or moved, the wax marks, creating a beautiful patina as the bag is used. Due to the wax in the fabric, we don’t recommend washing or ironing it. You don’t need to interface it, although depending on the pattern and the desired shape and structure of the bag, you may need to use a stabiliser, but it’s generally not required due to the thick and structured shape of this fabric. If you do decide to use a stabiliser with it, we recommend using a sew-in stabiliser or fusing your stabiliser to the lining pieces instead (where possible in the pattern). This fabric cannot handle the heat.

• Made in: China
• Material: Cotton Canvas with paraffin wax
• Weight: 500gsm (12oz)
• Approximate width: 145cm (57″)

Colours available

• Fudge (No.1)
• Chocolate (No.11)
• Dark Teal (No.22)
• Bright Blue (No.23)
• Sunny Yellow (No.25)
• Burgundy (No.26)
• Hot Pink (No.28)
• Light Grey (No.36)
• Khaki Green (No.36D)

Please check the colours in the photos before purchasing, and be aware that colours appear differently in different lights, and on different computer screens. The photos are the closest representation we could achieve to the in-person colour. Some photos include hardware or finished bags but this pre-order is for waxed canvas fabric only.

Sewing waxed canvas

I prefer to use a size 90 Microtex needle when sewing waxed canvas. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you’re sewing with.

Caring for your waxed canvas

Over time, the wax will wear. You can re-wax your fabric many times over the years to keep it protected and water resistant. The wax shouldn’t transfer to your clothes when using the fabric but in high temperatures we don’t recommend leaving it in hot spaces such as cars as your wax will reset and your beautiful creases will disappear.

If you have any queries regarding this fabric, please email us at countrycowdesigns@gmail.com.

QUALITY CONTROL

Please check the colours in the photos before purchasing, and be aware that colours appear differently in different lights, and on different computer screens. The photos are the closest representation we could achieve to the in-person colour. Some photos include hardware or finished bags for illustrative purposes but this listing is for fabric only.

While we do our best to cut fabric accurately, it is cut by hand, and none of us are perfect. There may be a difference in length up to 5%. For example, if you order 50cm, the length may be between 47.25cm and 52.5cm.

Waxed canvas is a rough and ready looking fabric. It will show marks and creases so please don’t expect it to look perfect. However, we do check it for imperfections or flaws in the fabric. If your fabric contains flaws, we will include extra fabric to make up for the inconvenience of working around the flaw.

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