
Choosing cotton canvas: weight, weave and what to avoid
How I read a swatch, what ounce weight suits what, and the cloth I leave on the shelf.

October 17, 2026 · 18 min
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A short letter every other Thursday about one thing I sewed, one trick with wax and one walk in the rain.

How I read a swatch, what ounce weight suits what, and the cloth I leave on the shelf.

Wash, dry, wax and heat, and how a worn jacket comes back.