How to Make a Waxed Canvas Work Apron

Make your own waxed canvas work apron following this video tutorial. The video shows every step including: how to pattern the DuraWax™ Light Waxed Canvas, how to create pockets and tool loops, how to add accent pieces, how to reinforce the corners, and how to make webbing straps. Sewing waxed canvas is actually fun and easy; hems can simply be creased into the canvas without basting or securing prior to sewing. This video will give you a baseline approach in making a work apron, but you can make as many modifications as you like to fit your needs and style.

HOW TO MAKE A WAXED CANVAS WORK APRON CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Cutting Fabric to Size - 22:34
Measuring & Cutting Curves - 2:53
Making Bottom Pockets - 6:45
Creating the Top Pocket - 13:43
Sewing Top Pockets on Apron - 19:38
Sewing Bottom Pockets on Apron - 23:15
Hemming Sides of Apron - 25:31
Accent Pieces on Pocket Corners - 31:29
Adding Tool Loop - 33:43
Attaching Webbing Straps - 37:25
Installing Rivets at Stress Points - 43:35
Materials & Tools List - 46:17

MATERIALS LIST:
DuraWax™ Light Waxed Canvas Cotton Duck 12 oz. - we used Brown 57" - SKU: 122413 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Hobb...
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor - we used Peanut 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122225 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Mari...
V-92 Polyester Thread from Sailrite https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-...
1" Nylon Webbing - we used Brown SKU: 100NYLWBR-FT https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Webb...
YKK® Side Release Heavy Duty Buckle Black 1" - SKU: 104322 https://www.sailrite.com/YKK-Side-Rel...
Double-Cap Rivets 9/32" Nickel Plated (100 pack) - SKU: 124226 https://www.sailrite.com/Double-Cap-R...

TOOLS LIST:
Scratch Awl Yellow - SKU: 2354 https://www.sailrite.com/Scratch-Awl-...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed - SKU: 19104 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Flexible Curve 18" - SKU: 122445 https://www.sailrite.com/Flexible-Cur...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ-1 PREMIUM Sewing Machine With WorkerB® Power Pack (110V) - SKU: 311603 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Wonder Clips Assorted Colors (10 pack) - SKU: 121876 https://www.sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips...
Chalk Pen White - SKU: 123131 https://www.sailrite.com/Chalk-Pen-White
Fabric Edge Match Pliers - SKU: 123498 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-...
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edg...
Tempered Cutting Glass for Hotknife - SKU: 121915 https://www.sailrite.com/Tempered-Cut...
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 https://www.sailrite.com/Basic-Thread...
Sailrite® Cutting Block & Die Holder - SKU: 121597 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Cut...
Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter 1/8" - SKU: 121817 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Dri...
Barry King Mallet Hammer Style 3# - SKU: 68563 https://www.sailrite.com/Mallet-Hamme...
Pencil, Drill, Heat Gun