Canvas Supplier

[PeteH]

Hi all,

I'm slowly getting into hand sewing leather and would like to gradually work towards making pouches, wallets and maybe eventually backpacks! Trouble is, being situated in London, finding good quality, heavy duty canvas is a difficult job.

To resort to vernacular, I'm essentially looking for canvas that I can wax (should the use require it), will wear well and is tough but pliable. Can anybody help with supplier info? If I'm being incredibly vague or need to clarify anything, please do say!

Thanks

Pete

 

[Green Weasel]

Artist's canvas comes in various weighs and can be had from any art supplier. Its good stuff-takes a dye and can be extra waterproofed if need be. My canoe is made of it .
New,off the roll, ex-military canvas as used for Land Rover tilts is also not hard to find. Otherwise try boat-yard or tent/tipi or even haberdashery suppliers. A google would probably reveal all.
Good luck.

 

[kato]

The bay have waxed canvas...here

 

[bilmo-p5]

Ebay seller, batya_1

 

[malcolmc]

Hi,

Point North do it ( http://www.profabrics.co.uk/ ).

Hope that helps.

 

[PeteH]

Thanks for the help guys - will have a proper look at these later. From people's experience, what would you expect to pay for a metre length of off the roll 'military style' canvas? (Understand there'll be different thicknesses etc.)

At the moment, I don't really want to get too involved right away; dying canvas might be something I do further down the line!