How To Sew With Oilskin. Some tips and tricks for working with oilskin fabric to pair perfectly with the beginning of a wet and wintery week here on the South coast of England. Oilskin creates beautiful outerwear that’s as at home tramping through fields as it is in the pub gardens of London. It’s ideal for coats, jackets, bags and hats. Try our #mmseptember coat, the #mmludlow smock, the #mmbilly gilet or, for beginner-friendly makes, the free #mmbuckethat pattern or the #mmorton bag. We sense

Have you had one of our oilskin jackets or dog coats for a while? It's probably due for a new coat of wax. We've put together a video on how to go about reproofing an oilskin - it's a satisfying DIY job (and a good one to get out of the way during lockdown) that will help keep your gear in great condition for years to come. Over time, your oilskin garment will lose its waxy coating and its water repellency will diminish. It is possible, however, to reapply the waxy coating to extend the life of