Canvas in linen binding

If you are looking for a really strong and durable fabric that is also great for sewing, then you should definitely not miss out on canvas. Even beginning seamstresses quickly become friends with this coarser fabric. You can easily use it to create magical home accessories that will make your home cozy, as well as elegant fashion bags and backpacks. Last but not least, canvas is the perfect choice for creating some types of clothing.

What you should know about the substance

Canvas is a fabric in a plain weave, where one thread is passed alternately under one warp thread and over another. The fabric is rougher to the touch, has a higher grammage and stands out for its high resistance and strength.

Products made from this material are easy to maintain and, moreover, boast a really long service life. They can easily handle situations where they are stressed every day. They are resistant to penetration , tearing and pulling.

A proven popular classic is 100% cotton canvas. But the mixed canvas, which contains, in addition to cotton, also a proportion of polyester, viscose and linen, is definitely worth paying attention to. The result of this composition is an even more durable material.

The canvas is produced in a variety of muted and saturated color shades, but it also suits stripes and other timeless patterns.

How to use the substance

The fabric has a variety of uses, as it is suitable for creating home decorations, fashion accessories and selected types of clothing.

The home can be tastefully enlivened by, for example, magical tablecloths and placemats, as well as pillowcases, curtains and various small decorations. Canvas can also be used as a cover fabric.

Due to its properties, the material is also an excellent choice for sewing modern bags and handbags, durable protective cases and packaging, as well as fashionable city or other backpacks.

You can sew almost immortal work or outdoor clothes from canvas. It is a popular material especially for tight trousers, vests, jackets and work aprons.

Due to its properties, canvas is even used for the production of painting canvases, tents and tarpaulins.