I have one by Pellon that describes some of their products. Other manufacturers were included, such as Bosal and Heat n Bond. I trying to make a very simply narrow boxed bottom basic classic book-bag style tote with webbing straps and was considering doing just one inside pocket to keep things simple and looking very minimalist and clean on the inside. I was considering patch pockets too, but I have like 6 of these bags to make so I am trying to figure out how not to get too crazy and make it take too long.
It just seems uneven to me? A thin drapey lining with then very stiff pockets? I find that even shapeflex makes things very stiff compared to without it. I feel like interfacing everything does add so much extra work especially when trying to make multiples of the bag to give as gifts.
But then do the pockets have to be so stiff? But quilting fabric is quite sturdy. Maybe then I need a more knit fabric type interfacing? Also, on the thermolam, I thought for oven mitts and high heat, you want to use all cotton batting? Do you then layer cotton or any other heat protective layers over the thermolam? I get stuck on my projects not being able to get past these silly executive decisions that I get hung up on and then my productivity comes to a standstill.
Hi Jennifer! Speaking for myself personally, I like using Pellon Shape Flex for my lining fabric and usually do not use interfacing for zippered pockets although you certainly could — I think the great thing about sewing is that you can take a project and adapt it to your needs and likes!
For oven mitts, a good idea would be to use insulated fleece Insul-Bright, Insul-Fleece, etc. You could easily add Pellon Insul-Fleece into the oven mitt pattern you are working on. If I use a sew-in interfacing do I have to add extra stitching to hold it in place? Hi Rose! I like lengthening my stitch length to 4mm for this machine basting. Thank you for such a comprehensive overview of interfacings!
I am new to the world of constructing bags and such from fabric although I have quilted for over 30 years. As a beginner, it is very helpful to have this information and I have bookmarked it for future use! I became very frustrated with the whole iron on process sing Pellon interfacing to adhere 2 fabrics together.
Seemed it took an excessive amount of time to get it right. Naturally, while perusing these bolted items at Walmart unable to find an employee to measure and cut — became distracted by the spray adhesive. For something such as utility apron, is there any reason why this idea of using spray adhesive is not a good choice?
Please advise. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Join my email list to receive my free Oslo Craft Bag sewing pattern! You'll also be the first to hear about new products and videos. Search for: Search. Shopping cart close. Today, I have the pleasure of talking about one of my most favorite things in the world…interfacing!
This post will be concentrated on the particular Pellon Interfacings that I use while making bags. Pellon interfacing is available in the U. If you are one of my friends in another country, I have put together this helpful interfacing conversion chart for Vilene interfacing that you might use when making a bag.
For the purpose of this article, I will refer to particular Pellon interfacings, but feel free to glance at the chart to note the interfacing available in your area. I began using this interfacing quite a bit, late last year. 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.
Actually, I use this interfacing in 2 layers. I will first fuse a layer of Shape Flex against the wrong side of my fabric, and then follow up with 2 layers of Decor Bond. The yellow bag above was made using this method; the green solid panels only had the Decor Bond layers, in order to help that top panel stand up firmly.
You can also use a layer or two of Decor Bond if you want your bag to stand up by itself, but not be as stiff as Deco Shape or Peltex. I hope this article has shed a little bit of light on bag interfacing. 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.
There are no right or wrong answers to using interfacing. I find that the best way to learn more about it is to use it in all of your projects…tweak your interfacing based on your personal preference: what kind of shape are you interested in, how much stiffness, what kind of body. Feel free to ask any specific questions about interfacing in the comments! I will answer! Share it:. Like this: Like Loading Previous Post. Next Post.
Bag Making Techniques , Bags , Tutorials. May 23, bag purse , garment fabric , how to , knit stretch fabric Leave a comment. In this video, I will demonstrate how to use Pellon SF Shape Flex interfacing in order to "take out the stretch" so that you can use a knit or garment fabric for bag-making!
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This interfacing has a bit of a loft to it. I like to use it for smaller areas of a bag, such as straps or inside as lining. I absolutely love Thermolam, which is perfect for soft bags. Thermolam is a needled fleece, which means it is dense and lies flat. It eliminates the need for using pins or spray baster. I might use it in different ways, but bar none, it is the most important interfacing in my stash. I love this interfacing.
Even though it is very stiff, it is about as thick as a piece of construction paper, which makes it reasonably easy to sew, and has a smooth look once fused. This sew-in interfacing is a little bit thicker than the Deco-Fuse, and it is stiff as well. Thank you for your support! Interfacing is one of those behind-the-scenes sewing materials that gives your projects a professional finish. Print out one copy to post in your sewing room and another to use when you shop.
Simply put, interfacing is a textile that goes behind your fabric or between the fabric layers to give it the support it needs to look good and hold up well. Can we cue up Wind Beneath My Wings? Interfacing comes in a huge variety of options: woven or non-woven, thick or sheer, fusible or sew-in, packaged or on a bolt. For most of early history, people wore garments that draped over the body.
Think ancient togas and medieval robes. But around the time of the Renaissance, the nobility began to wear more fitted garments. Okay… exactly how would one walk in the vintage garment shown below?! In the s, starched linen was the most popular interfacing, giving our Founding Fathers their nice, stiff coattails.
In the s, Dr. Carl Nottebohm, a German researcher, developed a way to create textiles by directly laying down the fibers rather than spinning them into thread and weaving them. These new non-woven fabrics became widely used as backing material and make up the bulk of interfacing today.
Like interfacing, stabilizers also come as sheets of thin, non-woven material. They can even feel similar to the touch. But even a slight movement can produce uneven stitch quality. Once the stitching is done, the fabric no longer needs the support, so the stabilizer will often be cut, torn or rinsed away.
On the other hand , interfacing stays put. In the case of bags, it allows them to hold their shape. Without some type of interfacing, a sewn bag would simply collapse into a little pile of fabric. Even though they both might be non-woven, they have different characteristics. A stabilizer is manufactured to be rigid in all directions, while interfacing may give support in one direction while easily flexing in another.
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