Best way to repair sails

[poter]

My genoa needs some tlc, so I need to get some canvas, from where?
I have bought a speedy stich awl, great little tool!
Are there any tips and or books on repairing sails, type of stich etc?

Thanks.

 

[ashtead]

If in foreign lands maybe North sails have a local office? are you landlocked currently ?

 

[sarabande]

Your best book is Don Casey Canvaswork.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=don+casey+canvaswork

It covers (joke ) all aspects of sail and canvas repair and making.

The Speedy Stitch is fine for repairs of small areas, but a machine or simple needle and palm may be better for a long term mend.