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Just finished a custom tote with this waxed canvas and a leather strap — the material holds its shape beautifully and already has a nice patina starting. Water beaded right off during a light drizzle, so it’s exactly what I needed for an everyday bag.

I’ve been sewing for years and this is the first canvas that actually feels substantial without being stiff. Cutting it for a tote took some effort, but the way it’s already starting to show a soft patina after just a week is exactly the look I wanted.

The water beading off this fabric on my first rainy walk was genuinely satisfying, and the feel is substantial without being stiff. I cut it with regular scissors and it didn't fray at the edges, which made sewing my tote a lot less fussy than I expected. Curious to see how the patina develops over