Quote Originally Posted by bunchdescendant
Hello All-

I picked up some cotton canvas duck in Khaki color at WallyMart for real cheap.

Two questions:

Should I wash this mat'l before I start? It may have sizing in it but it's not quite as heavy as the Carhartt's that I wear @ work.

Should I add some to the seat measurement so it won't get tight/pull the pleats when I sit? This canvas doesn't give like a wool tartan mat'l.

Thanks for any feedback you can give.

Ray S.

YES YES Wash it maybe twice..... as you would wash the kilt (do not use soap) fabric conditioner will help