Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
Well, my first attempt seems to have worked out OK, all things considered. I'll know more after a couple of washings and a night soaking in the tub with Downy.

I'd say, go for it. get some budget tartan or cotton/polyester twill and take a shot at it. If I were doing my first one over again, I wouldn't use canvas, I'd use a lighter material.
Alan, thanks for keeping us updated. My wife is actually taking a sewing course right now, and I have sewn quite a bit myself (And enjoy it!) in the past. I am thinking about hitting up the local fabric store now that I have Barb's book and giving it a whirl. I am thinking about a lighter, lounge at home fabric.

RJI