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   carolfresia | Jun 15, 2004 03:50pm | #1

   I don't know where you can buy waxed fabric, but there is a product called Nik-Wax (I've seen it at Joann's) that will waterproof fabric. I believe you wash it into the fabric. I'll search for it online--at the moment this is the only internet connection I can get, and I don't want to lose this message to search for that! Anyway, I have a friend who made a raincoat or two using decorator fabrics with large, fabulous prints that she Nik-waxed. I suspect it's not 100%, rubberized waterproof, but probably would keep the rain out during a dog-walk around the block.

   Carol

   Try http://www.nikwax-usa.com for a description of the available products.

   
   

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   Edited 6/15/2004 9:28 am ET by CAROLFRESIA

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   SewNancy | Jun 18, 2004 07:37pm | #5

   Thanks!  I went to their site and requested a catalogue.

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   Barbaran8 | Jun 22, 2004 07:51pm | #6

   outdoor fabrics specialty stores:

   http://www.therainshed.com

   http://www.seattlefabrics.com

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   FitnessNut | Jun 15, 2004 07:24pm | #2

   You might try MacPhee Workshop....I know they used to sell a waxed cotton for making Australian drover style coats. And they do mail order all over North America. http://www.macpheeworkshop.com

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   SheKnitsSheSews | Jun 15, 2004 08:44pm | #3

   Thank you for the information.  I'm going to JoAnn's tomorrow and will look for the Nik-wax.  I'll also check out the email links you provided, once my kids are sleeping!

   Christina

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   SewTruTerry | Jun 17, 2004 12:59am | #4

   There is also another product that at least at one time that JoAnn's sold by the yard that was a vinyl that came with a backing paper and you removed the paper backing and applied the vinyl to any fabric and used the paper to iron it in place thereby making it waterproof.  Sorry that I cannot remember the name of the product but any of the older or I should say longer employeed counter help at JoAnn's should be able to at least tell you the name of the product.