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rachelguidojackson@gmail.com Thanks! In this video, I will show you how to install a twist lock, a piece of purse hardware that looks beautiful on the flap of a bag. merci mille fois, I love the third big bag where did you get the material. Heat n Bond does have several products that are exact matches to some of the Pellon products (Shape Flex, fusible fleece, etc.). haha! I find that even shapeflex makes things very stiff compared to without it. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqKuAD5U5y4]. Im going to print out this post and put in my purse so Ill always have it handy at the store when Im trying to decide what interfacing I need to buy. Pellon Decor Bond is a firm interfacing (although not as firm as Peltex). . The main change is that Decor Bond under the Legacy brand is L-809 Fuse-N-Shade). Thank you! I just ordered some interfacing Ive never used before and will do some experiments. This is THE post I keep going back to whenever I need to get interfacing. The Art Gallery Fabrics have a different thread count than some others (which gives them a better drape and also nice for garments), this may be causing the problem you are having. Wow, what a plethora of information! The backpacks with have a lining, but I want the the backpack to be sturdy; however, not stiff. It sounds like you have tried just about everything; I have not had a problem fusing interfacing to AGF fabrics in the past. This post really helps me I used a lot of interfacing. She would like Harris Tweed for most of the body including the flap ( Cork on the bottom). Youve covered it all here this is wonderful!! Thank you! This interfacingis great when you want to fuse a small area of a project (such as the flap of a bag or clutch), but I find that sometimes when you are using it on a larger area of a project (for example, the exterior of a bag), it *can* give the fabric a fused (aka crinkly) look. I might use it in different ways, but bar none, it is the most important interfacing in my stash. thanks so much for posting this sara im in australia and always have problems finding the correct interfacing my only question is what is the equivalent of Pellon 808 Craft Fuse that kim used in her lindsay tote bag ? Luckily for me, there are a ton of other beautiful designs and designers to work with. My question I am making a tote and want to use pellon 809 can I use or should I use pellon on my lining as well as the tote fabric ? I have just picked up 4 yards of CRAFT fuse from Pellon. I dont necessarily by them by the bolt, but you can find one thats almost empty and buy whats on it and ask to keep the cardboard. Thanks for your suggestions.. Hi Sara, Thank you so much for this amazing info. I just came across this post from Pinterest. Is the 520 for sale to the general public??? Thank you for such a wonderful and detailed post about interfacings-its by far the best Ive come across online! This interfacing thing keeps me in a state of confusion. I just started making bags. Happy Sewing-Kiki. This post will be concentrated on the particular, H640 Iron On High Loft Fleece or 272 Thermolam. I use the Pellon 937 for Totes and such, and I have scraps left over of various sizes. This just got bookmarked. Love your advice! Thank you again. Or, just baste directly on like I would with the Soft and Stable? Im trying to pick-up a yard here and there of some of the different types so I have it on hand and dont have to run to the store. Have you ever found a chart that compares different products by different manufacturers? Learn how your comment data is processed. I am making a tote bag that calls for fusible web for the handles and body of the bag, and wadding for the outside and inside pockets. Having a smaller piece of Peltex sew-in will also help to reduce the bulk in your seam allowance. Here's a free video tutorial on how to make a Selvage Zipper Pouch. You might want to check with the designer of the pattern you are working on I usually choose specific interfacings for my patterns depending on the design of the bag (to take into consideration bulk, etc.). I like structured bags and mostly would be using quilters cotton. I am using bottom weight jean fabric for my project. I love your post about interfacing etc, I would like to ask some questions. Traditional magnetic snaps with prongs and invisible magnetic snaps, which are encased in clear vinyl sleeves, are two pieces of purse hardware that can be used to easily add top closure in your bag or to finish a bag's flap. Ive tried featherweight interfacing on my lining and fusible fleece / thermolam on the outer fabric, but the bags arent as sturdy as Id like. Seems it didnt really want to stick or when I attempt to peel off its still stuck to paper. This interfacing is a little bit thicker than the 520 Deco-Fuse, and it is stiff as well. The Aeroplane Bag is one of our newest online workshops now available for purchase! It also comes on a bolt with a light green label on it. jolenstewart@hotmail.com. I saw Pellon sells this silver lining thermal protective stuff that they say can also go in winter gloves and oven mitts, but none of the pattern directions Ive seen for oven mitts call for it. This also keeps them from getting folded or creased. Wow this is a great post. Today I wanted to show you how! I too have a large stash of interfacing(s) from fusible to sew in- love the stuff I cant wait to get started on the Purse I have in mind this coming month! now ill have your post as a reference when trying to get pellons (or any other brand, wich is something, btw, difficult to find)interface for my projects! Thanks for clarifying interface. Honestly, no one is going to see the wrong side of your bag, so it doesnt have to be the prettiest stitching in the world (in my opinion). Find cork fabric here: https://tinyurl.com/y6w7arsy This is getting top place in my bookmarked folder of Sewing Stuff To KNOW! Hi, Sara! Thanks so much for your help! It is fusible on one side, which means you can feel the glue on one side, and this is the side that should go against the wrong side of your fabric. I might use a layer of Shape Flex, one of Thermolam, and another of 520. Im thinking to experiment with thinner interfacings that I guess nobody else is using, but I feel funny as a novice to stray from what all the pros are doing. There are no right or wrong answers to using interfacing. Thanks so much for this info! A thin drapey lining with then very stiff pockets? Xo, Jessica I have a question. Thank you! Ive been making bags for years and always use SF-101. I was asked to purches hand bag interfacing I did it is very stiff she said this should do you the lady said it dose not say for hand bags, have I got the write stuff, Cathy. Hello Christine! I never know what to use if the pattern doesnt specify. Please help!! Sara, I love this post! It fits perfectly. Thanks for doing all the work for us! What a very helpful post. Im new to your site, an look forward to all you have to offer. I am using regular cotton/polyster fabric to make backpacks. Hi Darlene! Has anyone found comparable Pellon products to use in place of Inn-Control and Inn-Spire? I can post your chart on my wall for reference. Im just weird that way? I am from the UK so I am always looking for a substitute for Pellon interfacing.now I have your very useful table. I assembled this chart with the help of the lovely folks atPellon. Hi Sara, Im using Thermolam plus on a calico cotton and the cotton is rippling! Interesting how two different products can have the same name , is it just me or is 520 Deco-Fuse super crazy expensive? Most helpful info to me on interfacing EVER. There are so many kinds of interfacing on the market, it can be pretty confusing. I found the link to this post on Pinterest and I have to say it has been the most helpful so far in explaining some of the differences in interfacing. thanks for putting the time into this comparisons. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Today, I have the pleasure of talking about one of my most favorite things in the worldinterfacing! I find that the best way to learn more about it is to use it in all of your projectstweak your interfacing based on your personal preference: what kind of shape are you interested in, how much stiffness, what kind of body. It makes the handles very stable. In my opinion, Stiff Stuff is very similar to Pellon Peltex #70. THANK YOU for taking the time to put all of this info about interfacing in one place. I for sure fuse it to an area around a zipper to help reinforce that area. I never ventured into new territory of quilting etc. Excellent thank you. I do mostly quilting and precious little garment or home dec sewing. Hi Sara, Im planning a bag a client is requesting that were designing together. I have a question for you, have you heard of Decovil? Pinterest has failed me so far! I also hate that I dont live somewhere that I can just go down to the store and look/feel them all, but instead have to make a choice and order it online without really knowing what Im getting. As with the previous interfacings, the rough tacky side should go against the wrong side of your fabric before ironing. Psssttt! Im looking forward to Purse Palooza and have some fun bags waiting to be sewn! Thanks again. No more guessing. Im inspired and enthusiastic again. Thermolam, once fused, will make your fabric look nice and smooth. Im just starting to make bags and purses, and the first patterns I used said absolutely nothing about interfacing, so Im just catching up and learning new things every day! To resist against everyday wear-and-tear, slide the prongs of your snap through your fabric, and then put the square of fleece on top before you close the prongs. This is such a great post. Thank you! I am trying to make an essential oil bag, so need something to not only hold the shape, but also act as a bit of padding to protect the bottles. I usually leave my foam the same size as my fabric pieces, however, if you prefer, since you are using a fusible foam, you can also cut the foam minus the seam allowance (so if the seam allowance in the pattern is 1/2, you can cut the foam 1/2 smaller on all sides if you prefer). Id love to see a list of online shops that sell the inter facings you discussed. your post just became my go to place for all my interfacing questions-. Do you know which ones are washable? I am planning to make a toddler Dora backpack using fleece for the exterior; what interfacing would you recommend to give it shape but not make it stiff, so its still comfortable as a backpack or will it work with just about any lighter weight interfacing since fleece has body of its own? Thanks for the info! Thank you! I have been tearing my hair out trying to buy the right interfacing here in Australia and I was just about to give up when I came upon your article. Im sure Ill be referencing this frequently. Im curious about one thing: You showed a conversion chart for Pellon, and called it Vilene. Sara, thank you so much for this wonderful post. for lack of knowledge in the area of stabilizers, heck, the stuff that gives a hard bag its stiffness. I have both of Lisa Lams bag making books and she uses Vilene interfacings since she is from the UK and I sometimes wonder what the appropriate Pellon substitute would be. I have one by Pellon that describes some of their products. How about a heads-up on the 20.00 price tag and lack of availability. Ive crocheted a purse and am looking to line it. Hi there, When Im making a bag or other accessory, I like it to have body. I am try to make a messenger bag (Morton Quay from Charlies Aunt) the description says firm sew in craft weight interfacing and optional batting for the body of the bag and fusible interfacing for the flap. Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece can be found by-the-yard at your local fabric store packaged on a bolt with a pale green label on it. I am new to the world of constructing bags and such from fabric although I have quilted for over 30 years. It is exactly in information I was looking for. 2020 Sew Sweetness. You see, English is not my mother tongue and all these names are quite confusing to me. I am making purses with Pellon 809 I am looking for a woven fuseable interfacing that would be the same weight as 809 so I do not get bends on the seams. Wow thanks so much for explain this I am going to do bags for x-mas and I have never made one so to know this means a great deal. The pieces Ive had in the past have gotten pretty wrinkled and jumbled, and I often lose the directions, etc. And who doesn't have selvages! So, if I am making a soft bag, I always always use Thermolam. Heres my questionhow do your store it? Im sure I will refer to it often as I always knew to use interfacing, but it does take some know-how or trial and error to get the right one for the job. All Rights Reserved. I use interfacing for garments but rarily in quilting. Ive been making bags and totes for years, and have been looking for something other than the usual fusible fleece. Beautiful bags, by the way. It will be a crossbody slouchy bag with a flap. As a beginner, it is very helpful to have this information and I have bookmarked it for future use! I never know which interfacing to use for the results I want. I live in Denmark. Any suggestions. In the first method, I will use a metal rectangle and a metal slider to make an adjustable strap that will be sewn into the side seam of your bag. What a great and informative article. Ive just started making cosmetic bags, totes, and purses and now I know the proper interfacing for my projects. 809 Decor Bond. Im not really a big fan of washing my bags, though, so I wouldnt do it unless you had some sort of emergency (like grape juice). I dont often use it for the exterior of a bag because I have found that over a large area, it can possibly make the fabric look slightly crinkly because of the loft of the fleece. Does the flap need to be a different type? Is this something that is impossible to avoid? For oven mitts, a good idea would be to use insulated fleece (Insul-Bright, Insul-Fleece, etc.) Thank u so much. Thank you for this post! Is it possible that the Thermolam wasnt ironed long enough to strongly secure the adhesive on the interfacing to the fabric? If I use a sew-in interfacing do I have to add extra stitching to hold it in place? Click Here to Download the Template - Cork Wallet Sara, This was so awesome and SO HELPFUL!! Thank you so much! With some of the thicker interfacings, I prefer to use a sew-in product (foam, Peltex) to avoid the wrinkly look. love that photo! You can machine baste your fabric to the interfacing using 1/8 seam allowance. I peeled off the fleece, re-ironed the cotton and applied the fleece again; the ripples came back. Please advise. Thanks! This is so helpfull, thank you . It is my heavy favorite, and if you notice the bag patterns in my shop, youll see that they were all made using Soft and Stable. For example, you can use Pellon Natures Touch or Warm and Natural batting in place of Pellon Thermolam, or another quilting cotton in place of Pellon Shape Flex. I am frustrated! Now i can finde the right stuf . Will you tell me where you buy the 520 Deco-Fuse and the SF101 Shape-Flex? However, I need your opinion of the exact type of interfacing I can use. Ive recently started a project making short utility apron for gardening and teachers. The pattern I have says: if a lighter weight fabric is utilized, it is necessary to add interfacing to the body, sides, base and handles. quand jy retourne, je leur donne ladresse de votre blog, car je ntais pas la premire demander il y a beaucoup plus de patrons de sac aux Etats Unis quen Europe et je ne peux pas imaginer faire un sac sans interfaage. hahaha Getting a big kick out of that pic. If you are able to help, I figure some details about the project would be necessary. Please feel free to go to my website to see what I am doing. Now I know where to turn for all my interfacing needs! For something such as utility apron, is there any reason why this idea of using spray adhesive is not a good choice? Thank you so much again and know that the wonderful info you put in this post is going to good use! Fantastic information! I am so happy to have found your website and this extremely helpful write up on interfacings for bags. Hi Angela! I was waiting for this information for very long. But after reading your blog, Im thinking of layering some interfacing to give it more structure and durability. Hi Shirlene! Other manufacturers were included, such as Bosal and Heat n Bond. Thermolam is fleece, but it is a needled fleece, which means it is denser and lies flat. wrinkles? You can use cork fabric or any other fabric that does not fray, such as leather, vinyl, or wool. It will give the fabric a bit of sturdiness. Thanks Sara for this very informative post. This interfacing has a bit of a loft to it. I like to iron it with the Thermolam (adhesive side face up), followed by the fabric (right side facing up), then the pressing cloth and iron. . I wonder if this would be good for adult bibs? I just wandered into bag making recently and have been often confused about all these products. What do you suggest as an interface for the Tweed that will still give it a relaxed but professional look. Thanks for the information. Wow thats a great post, and interesting photo you have there :p Made me laugh. The purse is 16 inches wide and 8 inched tall. You do talk about some interfacings that I have never tried. Thanks. Thank you for your help. I like lengthening my stitch length to 4mm for this machine basting. As a mostly newbie sewer I didnt know which to use and couldnt remember which one I used on successes and failures. Hi, I found your site and am glad. Then when I buy more of the same I reload it! You shouldnt have any worries about your fabric tearing under the strain of the magnetic snap now! Hi! I have several projects I want to do and these products are hard to find and expensive! Even though this pattern was already available in my pattern shop, I just got the printed version back from my printer yesterday, so I figured this would be a good chance to blog about the pattern. HI Sara I just wanted to reach out and give you a huge virtual hug and THANK YOU! Thanks. In this video, I will show you how to make a quick 10-minute bi-fold wallet. This is the most comprehensive and useful post Ive seen on interfacing to date, and now I feel like I can actually make better choices instead of using my flimsy lightweight fusible garment interfacing for everything I make! I was thinking of spray basting fabric like felt or canvas in place of interfacing. Thanks for helping with this information. I could not imagine anyone saying they love interfacing. This is a great post! So your fabric will look nice and smooth. Im gathering all the suppiles for your Purse Palooza. It also holds a finger press, so I usually never have to iron any seams, I just use my fingers. Hi Sara. This website is very helpful. Excellent article, good hear how others use interfacing Jay @ Beach Purl x. But Im hung up on the fact that seems most people do not interface quilting fabric linings, but you interface the inside pockets that go on the lining or behind the lining. How do you keep all these interfacings organized in your sewing room? I became very frustrated with the whole iron on process sing Pellon interfacing to adhere 2 fabrics together. This is a good-sized bag, but without being too large. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I would, say, use the Thermolam fused to the exterior fabric of the bag, and possibly either Shape Flex or fusible fleece fused to the lining fabric of the bag. Oh, and THANK YOU for the wonderful article! I invite you to read my separate blog post about Soft and Stable, and check out the video that I shot: Many sewing patterns only name interfacing in generic terms: light-midweight interfacing, heavyweight interfacing, etc. I have a question for you: I want to make an e-reader cover that looks like a book, and I was wondering what would be the best interfacing (or combo of interfacing) to use for this project? So lets get started! Thanks! I make bags and I didnt even know about Pellon 520 deco-fuse firm! Because it is a sew-in interfacing, it will not fuse to your fabric. I used this method in my upcoming pattern for the Tudor Bag. this will certainly help me choose interfacings in the future. For this project I have 100% cotton quilting fabric. Thanks for all the great info! Could you recommend a interfacing combo that might work well with this little project? I have printed it for future reference. Do you ever use interfacing on the lining fabric of your bag, and if so, which one? One of my biggest frustrations was standing in front of the interfacing rack! Im with you, gotta have it all on hand! This was one of the most helpful pieces of information Ive read. Interfacings have really confused me, and this post really straightens me out. I hope this article has shed a little bit of light on bag interfacing. Hi, Your blog is really helpful but as a novice Im confused about interfacing. I so appreciate your knowledge. You can find this interfacing in your local shop with a light purple label on the bolt. I can email you the pattern if youd like. Looking forward to exploring your website! Definitely useful for my bag making projects! To generalize, I would say, in my opinion, that for a light-midweight notation, you can use Shape Flex, fusible fleece, or Thermolam. Saved this page! Does DecorBond come in different weight? You are such a busy Lady. If I wan to make a wallet, I wan the wallet to be like soft kind, like a pillow type? If there are panels or handles of a bag that you would like to give a stiff appearance to, but not want to look crinkly if you happen to fold or crease them, this is the interfacing for you.

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