Patch-what, where, how

[Blackfeet]

I have had good luck with many different patterns of 100% cotton. Mostly twills and denims. What you should look for is a tight diagonal weave like on bluejeans. The best I have found was a decorative drapery   material on closeout for $2.50 a yard that when picked up after firing is literally ready to go again. It was right at .018 and on a 90" bolt or 3240 1" patches per yard.

[flintboomer]

Ticking works, drill works, with denim you need to know what weight/thickness you are getting and watch out for cotton/poly blends. I use cotton duck when I need a really thick patch. There are lots of types of 100% cotton fabrics to choose from but most are too thin.
You should be happy with the unbleached drill. It works rather well.
You can also order ticking or precuts from Track of the Wolf and I think Dixie Gun Works & some other suppliers have it.

[Blackfeet]

There are lots of types of 100% cotton fabrics to choose from but most are too thin.

And there are also , as I have stated, many that work well, and are not too thin. Each bolt of material should have a sticker on the end that states what the material is made up of and, as Flintboomer says, avoid the blends. If you have a micrometer, you can get what you are looking for for a LOT less money than TOW, and that is what 'on the cheap' is all about.

[confederatemule]

I'm sorry, what does TOW stand for?

Mule

[old salt]

Track of the Wolf
A muzzleloading supply house.

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(b25cf0yhtxuya4mhyclhcj55))/index.aspx

[flintboomer]

There are lots of types of 100% cotton fabrics to choose from but most are too thin.

And there are also , as I have stated, many that work well, and are not too thin. Each bolt of material should have a sticker on the end that states what the material is made up of and, as Flintboomer says, avoid the blends. If you have a micrometer, you can get what you are looking for for a LOT less money than TOW, and that is what 'on the cheap' is all about.

Blackfeet is right, there are a lot of cotton fabrics that will work, but if you find that the drill works well for you you may just want to stick with it.
Both ticking and drill have gotten hard to find here in Denver.