Tips for Working with Waxed Canvas

We have loved working with waxed canvas recently so we thought we would share our experiences and tips. We hope it helps.
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SAFETY
In this video I use various tools and equipment. Please ensure you only attempt this at home if you are experienced at using the tools and have read and followed the necessary safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. This video is a very quick overview and I do not cover the full safety precautions in this video. Carry it out at your own risk. I cannot be held accountable for injuries or mistakes made when following this tutorial.

[@FleurdeLinda.Stitches]

Thank you for this. I’ve been looking into getting some waxed canvas and this helped a lot!

[@111Fireman1111]

Thank you. Very helpful information for someone to learn from. Keep it up.

[@JoyceHill-xy3db]

Thanks for all the tips. I am starting a duffel bag for my son. Glad I watched this first.

[@MelissaH05]

This was a great informative video. I've been wanting to try waxed canvas for a while but was afraid my donation wouldn't handle it well. I recently bought a cylinder arm industrial with a flat bed option so now I really can't wait to try!!! Thanks so much!! And I'm really excited Adam has joined you!!!

[@girlracer14]

Thank you so much guys that's really helpful. I have to say I love how you have your sewing room so neat and tidy🙂 😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Oh yeah, Adam is a neat freak so he likes to make sure it’s tidy at the end of every day 😂 it’s very nice!

[@bikergirl7823]

Very interesting video. Really pleased that you answered one of my concerns when it comes to transferring of wax to clothes. Also I use an industrial machine, I just wonder if it's going to be too heavy for the fabric. Thanks

[@Erika-qp1ng]

Thanks for the tips for wax canvas. I’m wondering how to clean it. Love your bags.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

I LOVE THIS BAG! We’ll done.

[@janerowe15]

I love listening to you Jo. Your videos are so informative and I'm really glad Adam has joined you. His voice is lovely too 😁. Can't wait to try your backpack. Thanks also for the link to the Aussie distributor for waxed canvas. It's so hard to find good suppliers in Australia so I'm going to check them out. Cheers from Melbourne.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Great video. I’ve seen a lot of bags in fantastic coloured wax canvas, the bag makers have made it themselves, I think it’s messy but not hard to do. I have purchased from merchant and mills, I love their fabrics

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Making our own waxed canvas is something we hope to the try one day

[@rcalsman8734]

Thank you so much for the wonderful info about Waxed and Waterproof canvas. I was glad you went over the thick/thin types along with the many behind the scene issues with them both. I look forward to making that backpack and I think I want to use some type of canvas but am not crazy about waxed as It makes things looks so old/used. Am I the only person who thinks this way? I love to make all my bags/backpacks etc look like you just purchased them for the first time. When I see you crumble up the wax canvas my stomach becomes knots. But, with that said, I feel you are the best demonstrator and Pattern maker/Tutorial person ever. I look so forward to making many of your bags/backpacks for a long time. Thank you Jo, for everything you do!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Don’t feel bad. I believe in making what you love. I love experimenting with different materials so have come to like a variety of looks.

[@Jophyfolk]

Thank you.

[@sonialovesewing2396]

Wow, I love that fuchsia backpack...is that the color? So pretty 😍 Thank u for the informative video. This is great to know 👍 I use an industrial sewing machine so I hope the needle won't be harsh on it. Anyways, thank u so much! Looking forward to the pattern 🤗

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The waxed canvas is a deep red. The colours don’t always come across well on camera. Glad you enjoyed the video 👌🏻

[@leabelcher9792]

I had a wax jacket when l lived in Penzance and boy did l need it☔it rained for two months lol wish l still lived there

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Cornwall is beautiful but it does like to rain 👌🏻

[@pkp6241]

My kids are going to love the new pack, it’s just their style. Any chance you’ll put water bottle holders on the sides? I love, love all your videos, thank you so much for doing them and for being you ❤️ It’s so awesome you and Adam are working together. I also love that you’re not sponsored, nice to get honest opinions 😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. We won’t be doing for this bag sorry. Thanks for watching 😎

[@pkp6241]

@@CountryCowDesigns no problem, I’m sure I can add them myself but was worth asking lol

[@catherinejacobs2789]

Sailrite in the US has great oilcloth like waxed canvas like M&M. That "oilcloth" isn't woven like duck because it is meant for sails on boats (old days more than now). Their canvas is topnotch

[@connieadams5010]

Love the bag!! Thanks for the tips. Where did you get the little brown drawers behind you?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. They’re from a shop in the UK called Lasersmith

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Looking forward to it! Will there be a video tutorial with it?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yes. We hope to start filming this next week 😃

[@sheelaghgrant6995]

I made 10 holdalls for members of my family and did not realise until afterwards how much the wax clogged up the feed dogs. I use a Janome HD9. It has no trouble with the wax canvas and I was really pleased with all the bags, but I will be sure to clean the machine more often.

[@hilaryboggia1064]

How did you remove wax from the feed dogs. Thanks

[@sheelaghgrant6995]

I just picked it off with a toothpick. Keep an eye on the needle as well.

[@beckymccubbins5845]

The Klum House (USA) also sells waxed canvas.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. We will check them out 👍🏼

[@manaliasaucedo5247]

I have doubled the pattern piece to avoid the see through. Still easy to sew.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

A great tip. Thanks 👌🏻

[@mandookie007]

Great video 👍 where did you get the two wpc types from?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

The WPC came from AEMarketStore on Etsy. They’re a UK supplier.

[@karenshaver7437]

How many yards of waxed canvas will we need to make the new backpack? (I’ll need to order ahead in order to have it on hand when the pattern is released.)

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Good question. You will need just under a yard to construct the whole exterior from waxed canvas.

[@klb1808]

Hi Jo, I’m about to come to the end of my black dry waxed canvas and I can’t for the life of me remember where I bought it. I’ve been through all my historic purchases on Etsy, PayPal and eBay. I’m at a loss! Where did you source yours please? 😊

[@CountryCowDesigns]

We get our dry waxed canvas (oil skin) from Merchant and Mills.

[@catherinemohoruk1537]

Where do you get your waterproof canvas? I am in Canada and have had a difficult time to find

[@CountryCowDesigns]

We get our WPC from AEMarketStore on Etsy.

[@candacekramer4802]

Can oil skin canvas or waxed canvas be cut by a laser?

[@scottmasson3336]

Can I ask why you need to put in a waterproof lining as wax canvas is waterproof already. An uncoated liner should be sufficient.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Waterproof is just an option. Nice to have material you don’t need to interface and it’s very cheap

[@wannaknit]

I was curious about this material but to me it sounds so unsuitable for bags, I don't want wax on my clothes or my machine, if any scratch is going to permanently mark it, having to re-wax it, having to keep it away from heat...

[@CountryCowDesigns]

There are pros and cons. If you want the distressed look it’s worth a go but it’s not everyone’s taste.

[@elmeradams8781]

Why keep it away from heat? I can see not putting it in the washing machine.