I want to thank you for such an informative video. I have watched bag making videos for a few years now and found myself trying to understand the process without success until now. You helped me to understand the process in depth. This is invaluable gift. I can't thank you enough.
You have addressed a few of the most frustrating subjects in sewing -- Interfacing and stabilizers. Thank you for for sharing your tips and tricks. I feel so much more confident in choosing now.
I'm wanting to stick my toe in making some bags and the interfaceing/stabilizer had me confused until now..this was the best explanation I've watched short but very descriptive with examples without being confusing..keeping this one in my like video list to refer to..thank you! For helping educate a newbie
Thank you for this! I’m new at sewing and bag making and let me tell you friend !!! Out of all the videos I have watched you made this so simple for me to understand! Thank you so much
I know this video is from a year ago but this is my 3rd time watching it and I find it so helpful. And as luck should have it, right after watching it, I took a chance and went on FB Marketplace and couldn’t believe my eyes… someone 15 minutes away from me was selling their Singer Heat Press for $40! The exact same one in your video! So I jumped on it and now own my own heat press! I can’t wait to start using it for my bag making! Thanks!!
Thanks for the great explanations. I've taken classes where the instructor simply get "x" to stabilize your bag but didn't explain why or when you use one or the other. This really helped me to understand the differences.
thanks so much for making this video, it is very helpful since I'm a beginner to the sewing/bag making hobby ❤ and your bags are simply a dream, soooo beautiful
This is an extremely very informative video! I have watched several videos on interfacing and stablizers and yours to me is most understandable explained! Thank you!
Thank uou so much i can only find rhe woven intwrfacing in my country soni will use that but uou gave me an idea about the rest. When i can afford it i will order for the rest and try them as well. From Uganda
I use the same Singer heat press and I get great results using the wool setting to set all interfacing, cotton and vinyl. Cotton setting was just too hot. The press evenly distributes heat so sticks better. Great video!
Thank you so much for this informative video, I learned so much! Curious to what temperature you set your heat press to for adhering your interface to your vinyl. I have one but have been afraid to use it, but after watching you recommend, I’m excited to try it
My heat press doesn't have temperature settings rather than buttons for wool, cotton, etc. For vinyl it's best to use the wool or cotton setting. Perhaps your press will tell you what temperature you would dial your machine into for wool or cotton. I'd start with the lower of the two.
What an excellent video, just wish I had found you earlier. Can you use decovil heavy for a tote bag and can it be turned the right way out without a problem?
I wouldn't recommend using Decovil Heavy. I'd only recommend it in the base of a bag, or a flap closure. It would be challenging to turn the bag and you'd find it to be pretty stiff.
Very informative. Thank you for a great explanation with examples. I want to make a diaper bag with quilting cotton. What stabilizer would you recommend considering it needs to be washable?
I'd probably do fusible fleece or foam. If you plan on washing it I think quilting your fabric with the stabilizer already ironed on would be a great idea.
What is the sewing machine needle size to sew with when using medium to heavy interfacing or stabilizer? Your video is very informative and helpful. Thank you.
WOW, the cosmetics bag you made is gorgeous, I love the snakeskin pattern. Thank you for all the great advice on different interfacings, is the foam suitable for sewing quilting pattern onto? thanks
Thank you for great video. Did you say you used a woven stabilizer under the fusible foam. Im trying to learn these materials before embarking on making simple bags.
Yes, use a woven interfacing anytime you use cotton fabric, then apply your stabilizer on top of that and iron to secure. Woven interfacing isn't necessary on vinyl/cork/waterproof canvas unless there is a one way stretch to the fabric.
fusible foam is also very thick and that makes your bags bulky! 20CAD a meter tho ouch. even more expensive than most of my fabrics. any cheaper alternatives to that? maybe I can use a cheaper interfacing for most of the bag and slide in plastic inserts into the areas that take force?
Are you using the stretchy velvet for bag making? I've never used a stretchy fabric so I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending as I don't know how that would interact with an interfacing/stabilizer. I know they may have stretchy interfacings for stretchy fabric however, they don't provide the structure needed for bag making. I personally haven't used these so I wouldn't know what to recommend. Sorry, I can't be of more help with your question. I don't want to tell you the incorrect information.
I use the cotton setting for all fabric. I'm sure I shouldn't but that's what I do, lol. Now sure what you mean by weight. For my cotton fabrics I keep the press closed until it beeps. For the vinyl I close it for 3 second only so I don't melt it. Thank you for your kind words.
No I don't, sorry. If you're on Facebook you could ask the Sew Yours Facebook Group or any other bag making group and they would be happy to give you suggestions. I've only worked with the stabilizers and interfacings I mentioned in the video.
Would I be able to use Profuse Stiff from Wawak in the zip n grip only if I am using cotton fabric for both lining and main. Do you think it would be firm enough.
@@krystaljoe6270 I don’t see why not. But if it’s got some weight to it, and doesn’t have one way stretch it really wouldn’t be necessary. I would recommend trying a tesl piece to see which you prefer.
I love it that you get right down to business and don’t chatter endlessly about non-related subject. Great information. Thank you.
I want to thank you for such an informative video. I have watched bag making videos for a few years now and found myself trying to understand the process without success until now. You helped me to understand the process in depth. This is invaluable gift. I can't thank you enough.
What a fantastic video very informative article. Do you teach? if not you should you, this country needs great teachers like you.
I only do my classes, online here on my RUclips.
You have addressed a few of the most frustrating subjects in sewing -- Interfacing and stabilizers. Thank you for for sharing your tips and tricks. I feel so much more confident in choosing now.
This video is exactly what I've been looking for. Many many thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm wanting to stick my toe in making some bags and the interfaceing/stabilizer had me confused until now..this was the best explanation I've watched short but very descriptive with examples without being confusing..keeping this one in my like video list to refer to..thank you! For helping educate a newbie
Thank you for this! I’m new at sewing and bag making and let me tell you friend !!! Out of all the videos I have watched you made this so simple for me to understand! Thank you so much
You're so welcome! Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad my video was helpful to you.
I know this video is from a year ago but this is my 3rd time watching it and I find it so helpful. And as luck should have it, right after watching it, I took a chance and went on FB Marketplace and couldn’t believe my eyes… someone 15 minutes away from me was selling their Singer Heat Press for $40! The exact same one in your video! So I jumped on it and now own my own heat press! I can’t wait to start using it for my bag making! Thanks!!
Score! So happy for you. Glad the video was helpful.
Thanks for the great explanations. I've taken classes where the instructor simply get "x" to stabilize your bag but didn't explain why or when you use one or the other. This really helped me to understand the differences.
Very informative. I plant to make some custom bags and this will come in handy. TFS
Excellent teaching style, very informative tutorial with excellent examples. So helpful for us newbies. Learned a lot. Thank you much❣️
Really informative video. Thanks. I made a bag once and used that foam and like you say the fabric went all wrinkly. It put me off trying again.
The best video on interfacing and stabilizers. Great samples and beautiful bags. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
thanks so much for making this video, it is very helpful since I'm a beginner to the sewing/bag making hobby ❤ and your bags are simply a dream, soooo beautiful
Thanks! Great tip on zigzagging the foam edges. I will have to try that when I use it. Looking forward to trying your woven interfacing.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Wow, your bags are amazing!!!
thanks!
Such a wonderful and informative video! Thank You soooo much. You should put a link to your website as well. ❤️.
Thank you so much! I am a fashion student wanting to sell bags for a fundraiser and this was sooo helpful!!
Thank you so much for sharing your helpful info.
This is an extremely very informative video! I have watched several videos on interfacing and stablizers and yours to me is most understandable explained! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback!
Excellent info for newbies. Thank you.
Perfect! Great information on so many products and how to use them. 😄
Glad you liked it!!
Thank you so much for this very informative video! Really helpful!
This is so CLEAR! And helpful - thanks!
Thank uou so much i can only find rhe woven intwrfacing in my country soni will use that but uou gave me an idea about the rest. When i can afford it i will order for the rest and try them as well. From Uganda
I use the same Singer heat press and I get great results using the wool setting to set all interfacing, cotton and vinyl. Cotton setting was just too hot. The press evenly distributes heat so sticks better. Great video!
Thank you so much Kate! I will switch over to wool from now on. Appreciate the tip.
Thank you! Your video was very helpful and informative.
Excellent info - very clear examples. Thank you!
Thanks for your advice.
Thank you ma for the information. I wish I have the opportunity to learn under you physically ❤
Just the information I was looking for. Thank you
Awesome video! I learned a lot! Thanks for showing the sample pieces.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so helpful
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Would baking parchment work instead of Teflon sheet? Can you recommend what type of needle you use when sewing the foam?
This was a wonderful video full of useful info! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much for this informative video, I learned so much! Curious to what temperature you set your heat press to for adhering your interface to your vinyl. I have one but have been afraid to use it, but after watching you recommend, I’m excited to try it
My heat press doesn't have temperature settings rather than buttons for wool, cotton, etc. For vinyl it's best to use the wool or cotton setting. Perhaps your press will tell you what temperature you would dial your machine into for wool or cotton. I'd start with the lower of the two.
Omg thank you so much. I've been trying to learn this exact information all freaking morning lol
You're so welcome!
What an excellent video, just wish I had found you earlier. Can you use decovil heavy for a tote bag and can it be turned the right way out without a problem?
I wouldn't recommend using Decovil Heavy. I'd only recommend it in the base of a bag, or a flap closure. It would be challenging to turn the bag and you'd find it to be pretty stiff.
thank you! very informative and just what I needed 🙂
Very informative. Thank you for a great explanation with examples. I want to make a diaper bag with quilting cotton. What stabilizer would you recommend considering it needs to be washable?
I'd probably do fusible fleece or foam. If you plan on washing it I think quilting your fabric with the stabilizer already ironed on would be a great idea.
Excellent information - your Martini bag is a great exmample
What is the sewing machine needle size to sew with when using medium to heavy interfacing or stabilizer? Your video is very informative and helpful. Thank you.
In general I use a 14/16 when making bags.
I'm new to bag making. Great video. Thank you
You’re welcome 😊
Great video tutorial, Thank you so much for sharing this!! And what beautiful bags you made :)
thank you!
WOW, the cosmetics bag you made is gorgeous, I love the snakeskin pattern. Thank you for all the great advice on different interfacings, is the foam suitable for sewing quilting pattern onto? thanks
Thank you. I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.
Very helpful.
I’m new too . To bad there isn’t a pdf explaining the fabric and interfacing
Thank you!
Thank you for great video. Did you say you used a woven stabilizer under the fusible foam. Im trying to learn these materials before embarking on making simple bags.
Yes, use a woven interfacing anytime you use cotton fabric, then apply your stabilizer on top of that and iron to secure. Woven interfacing isn't necessary on vinyl/cork/waterproof canvas unless there is a one way stretch to the fabric.
fusible foam is also very thick and that makes your bags bulky!
20CAD a meter tho ouch. even more expensive than most of my fabrics. any cheaper alternatives to that?
maybe I can use a cheaper interfacing for most of the bag and slide in plastic inserts into the areas that take force?
Thank you for this wonderful, informational video. What would you suggest for working with a stretchy velvet material?
Are you using the stretchy velvet for bag making? I've never used a stretchy fabric so I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending as I don't know how that would interact with an interfacing/stabilizer. I know they may have stretchy interfacings for stretchy fabric however, they don't provide the structure needed for bag making. I personally haven't used these so I wouldn't know what to recommend. Sorry, I can't be of more help with your question. I don't want to tell you the incorrect information.
Hi. Thank you for making this. Cab you please share how thick your fusible foam is? Thank you
1/4"
Thank you very informative! Can you use Decovil Light on the vinyl that has the softer fuzzy backing?
Yes you can.
What temp setting do you use on your heat press for both cotten or vinyls? Approximately weight. Thank you for your great video love all of yours.
I use the cotton setting for all fabric. I'm sure I shouldn't but that's what I do, lol. Now sure what you mean by weight. For my cotton fabrics I keep the press closed until it beeps. For the vinyl I close it for 3 second only so I don't melt it. Thank you for your kind words.
@@SewYoursthere’s no number? My heat press goes off degrees not cotton or what type of fabrics. Thank you
No numbers on my press. Just buttons that lists different types fabrics.@@karenpaul4594
I can’t find decovi light (pelon525). Do you have suggestions of what I can use as a substitute.
No I don't, sorry. If you're on Facebook you could ask the Sew Yours Facebook Group or any other bag making group and they would be happy to give you suggestions. I've only worked with the stabilizers and interfacings I mentioned in the video.
Best video ever. I so needed this. Thanks so much
You are so welcome! I'm so happy it was helpful for you.
Would you say canvas can be used instead of coton (canvas without interfacing)?
Yes, if you are working with cotton canvas or canvas you could skip woven interfacing since those fabrics have some more weight to them.
Would I be able to use Profuse Stiff from Wawak in the zip n grip only if I am using cotton fabric for both lining and main. Do you think it would be firm enough.
I'm not familiar with that product so I really can't make a recommendation.
do you have vidios with your patterns
Yes, all my sewing patterns include a video tutorial which can be found here on my RUclips channel.
Awesome tips!!
What’s the temperature that you set your heat press to? I didn’t get that part. Thank you
Mine doesn't have temp settings in degrees, just settings like cotton, rayon, etc. I use the cotton setting.
Thank you so much for useful info
My pleasure
Excellent! New subscriber here!
Can you use woven interfacing be used on 100% cotton canvas?
@@krystaljoe6270 I don’t see why not. But if it’s got some weight to it, and doesn’t have one way stretch it really wouldn’t be necessary. I would recommend trying a tesl piece to see which you prefer.
What would be the heaviest interlacing?
Decovil Heavy
Really helpful, thank you :)
Very informative! Thanx!
Glad you had the opportunity to see this, I thought it would be helpful for you. :)
Great info! thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
Can you use decovile with cotton?
Yes, first use a woven interfacing. Then add Decovil Light.
woven fusible interfacing how apply on faux leather
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Thanks✌️🙂💯. I've always had ideas since highschool and recently started learning how to take an idea, from (just) a drawing to physical reality. 🤍🏁✨