Question about Canvassing
Hey y’all,
So I just bought a heavy 20 oz wool that I’d like to make a double breasted jacket or overcoat out of. I only have lightweight body canvas. Should I order a heavyweight canvas to match the weight of the fabric or will a lightweight canvas work?
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Jeroen, Is correct. Many tailors will match the canvas weight to that of the cloth. It is possible to use a lighter canvas if its a softer feel you are after. When I was state side I always used a tropical weight canvas in all of my suits to give them a lighter feel. You would get away with using the same canvas for the overcoat that is found in the coat trimming package.