I work at a Joann store and I am learning from the youtube videos how to guide people to choose the right interfacing and how to apply it. Thank you Fierce Kittenz.
Thank you for taking the extra time to learn so you can help customers like me when I come in with no idea what I need. I have found Joann's fabric cutters to always be very friendly and helpful and I am so grateful for that. Strangely, on a side note, the cashiers seem a bit snobbishly for some reason. 😬 Maybe I have just had bad experiences, but it is the employee's back in the fabric department that are the most helpful to me, and that is where I need the most help, so I appreciate that you all take the time to learn your business. Not all stores seem to care about that.
@@FeliciaFledi most cashiers don’t have any fabric knowledge that’s why they work cashier only sometimes, as someone who works there cut counter people are the most knowledgeable in fabric and areas ! that being said it depends from employee to employee
I love that you leave in some bloopers. Realistic representation of sewing life. 😆 Very informative video with some great tips- especially the demonstration of adhering the interfacing. I feel like that tends to be the biggest struggle for beginners. It can be so frustrating to watch your interfacing peel right off without understanding what to do to get it to stick! Pressure and keeping the iron in place is totally key!
Thanknyou sooo much ..i have no idea what it is ...i see that on some channel ( not mention ..will be charge for say name ...habha that make me laugh too )...... Thanks for sharring ...love womans who share them tips and wornings for others ...its make our women's small bussinesses stronger and our households more secured.
Thank you! I have burda style pattern 7119. On the back of the envelope it calls for "vilene decovil I",. Vlieseline decovil I" and "fliselina decovil". Are the first two the same as light and heavy? What is the fliselina? This is all so frustrating. Loved your informative video! Thank you
There's two types of Decovil and both are "Decovil I" - the "light" designation is the lighter version. I'd say if your bag pattern is asking for "Decovil I" it means the heavy version. It would say "light" next to it, otherwise. I'm not sure what "fliselina" means, sadly. I wouldn't want to guess it being "light" and lead you down the wrong path. I'd advise looking at the pattern pieces that call for each. Usually the bottom of the bag will be for the heavy version and the outer edges or larger pieces would be light.
Have watched a few interfacing videos lately as recently got into bag making and trying to get a better understanding. This is by far the most helpful video I have watched. Very informative and the close ups for comparison are great. Thank you
They may not know better :( Sometimes when you're learning a craft, you try to sell what you can to help recoup costs, buy more supplies, and learn more.
I'm so overwhelmed when I go to JOANNs . You explained everything so perfect and clearly. Thank you so so much. You're seriously the best teacher and crafter.
Great video. I made lots of notes. I'm new to bag making this year and the different interfacing brands is by far the most confusing. My first bag dictated using Decor Bond and my second uses Decovil Light, which I have on order. Will be curious to see the differences.
Thank you so much for another really informative video. I am definitely still in the learning stages, and I am sure that I am going to mess up...but if I educate myself a little, maybe I won't make quite so many mistakes. Really appreciate the level of detail.
Hi, I’m a little late to the party here but I just started using vinyl in handbags. I have only found one how to video of attaching fusible interfacing to vinyl. Most of my vinyl is good quality and probably won’t need interfacing, but some of it that I want to use is pretty thin. The other day I tried to fuse fusible interfacing to vinyl and yup, I melted the vinyl. Would you please do a how to video on fusing fusible interfacing to vinyl. Thanks!!!!
This is very helpful. Thank you. I especially liked the fact that you emphasized to press and not move the iron around when fusing interfacing. I watch a lot of people sewing tutorials and many do the sliding motion. Often the items they have made do not have good adhesion when they show the final shot of what they made. Doesn't make any difference whether you're bag making or clothing. You need to press not iron.😏
10 seconds into the video, and I already like it 👍🏻 Extremely good overview, very helpful. Thanks for putting this together, I also had fun watching it.
for those in Australia wanting to have that non woven opaque fabric to create templates or have foldable permanent copies of patterns purchased. McCalls Shape and Toile comes in 10metre rolls of 100cm width. Don't recall price I have had it for years. Found it great for experimenting with when fitted mask patterns came out. NONE fitted me properly but I used shape and toile to create mock-ups to see which ones would fit best and how to reshape them. Fierce thanks for the tutorial, especially warning of twirling the iron, I know what I did wrong now on some items.
Hi! I have a question about fusing Decovil light to SF101. I had not used decovil light before. I just finished making a project bag. I steam ironed the decovil light to the SF101. I should have rewatched your video. The decovil shrunk or created wrinkles. Should I have not used the steam, or should I have peeled off the decovil and iron it back on the Sf101? I also found out the decovil does scorch even with a pressing cloth over it. I used the high heat setting with steam. What would be your recommendation? Next time, I will test iron first. Thank you!
I do mine at 325. Give it one QUICK press before you put it on your fabric. Set it glue side down on a junker teflon sheet (the kind you'd only use for this) and press it maybe 2-3 seconds to get some shrinkage to it, but not melt all of the glue. THEN put it on your fabric and use a different teflon sheet.
Could I use stabilizer in a clutch or wallet? I accidently got the wrong one and lost my receipt. I have a lightweight fusible interfacing but it is way too flimsy for what I need it for.
Hi there! I’m getting prepared to make the Clematis wristlet and wanting to use your instruction to the T. Can you please tell me where you purchase Wonder Fuse 1 from? I only see that specific brand available at one store. Thank you!
Hello! And thank you for taking so much time to provide very useful information. You mentioned that you tend to use sew in interfacing and this brings a question to mind. I have routinely used fusible only because I thought it created a nice bond to the fabric, almost becoming one piece so to speak. So if you sew in the facing, although it is attached to the sides, I feel like it will pull away from the middle and not be as stable? If that makes sense? Your thoughts?
I should clarify - I use sew-in for some of the thicker things like stabilizer and foam. When I do that, I'll use a layer of woven interfacing THEN I will put another layer over to kind of "seal" them in to a pocket.
This is the best tutorial on Interfacing and Stabilizers. You gave me the confidence to choose non-fusible products when available. That way I can avoid disasters happening as I have no bag making expierience. Perhaps when I have some experience, I will change my mind.
I have never used Shapeflex as an interfacing. I adhere it to card stock and print on the fabric side. I do the same with Craft Fuse adhered to muslin. Both go thru my printer very well. The way I was doing it, was following the directions that said to use steam and a damp pressing cloth. My understanding was that it was not just the heat, but the steam, that activated the glue. So now I think I will have to try it with a dry iron! (And also do an addendum to my Printing On Fabric tutorial)!
I was just wondering how can I know the difference? And your video pop up in RUclips!!! Thanks God and you for this explanation, plus you are funny, that is a plus!!! Of course I 👍🏼 and subscribed and push the bell! THANK YOU from Puerto Rico!
Ugh. Where was this video before I created my special "wrinkled foam" look from using the fusible foam. It really gave the bag that "home-made by a crafter who didn't bother to actually _look_ at the bag before finishing it" appearance. Ugh II. Shapeflex/Wovenfuse _AND_ fleece/foam/stabilizer -- obvious now that you've said it. Would you please point me to the video you have made for my next mistake _before_ I make that mistake? :) ((Thanks for another great video, I really appreciate you sharing your experiences)) :)
I feel like most of my videos are "ask me how I know" lol... I've messed up a LOT over the years and like to share those experiences so others don't get burned by them too.
I’ve been procrastinating with putting my interfacing on the bag I’m Making for my daughter- thanks for doing these videos- it’s now on and ready for stitching . Loving your videos
I fuse my fleece from the right side of the fabric and don't have issues with wrinkles or shrinkage. But I do not press hard because it can leave iron plate marks.
Would love to see you make a video on bag making tips and tricks with your M7. I actually bought the M7 because of your review on it for bag makers but I’m struggling with layers ( 8 layers of vinyl for handles and straps). Also the different plates and feet you use for bag making! Thanks for all the info you share!
Do you mean that you want to use 8 layers for straps? I’ve been havigg bf trouble using the gorgeous Cosplay vinyl for bags but the straps just snap off
this was very, very informational. stopped using steam on my fusibles and I have seen a MAJOR difference. no more steaming for me. love the tip about putting the stabilizers or fleece in a pocket or between interfacings. will definitely be trying this technique
Thank you for this information. I am in the UK so wovenfuse or wovenfuse2 is not available here ( yet ) I have the biggest trouble with which interfacings to use unless it comes in a kit. This video has been so helpful, I still haven't made an NCW due to the interfacing questions.
This is great. I made my first bag and it looked good. The problem was I didn’t understand the interfacing to use. I was watching a RUclips video and it didn’t say which one. So, my bag crinkles and makes noise when you touch it. Lol
Thank you for this and all of your videos! Every word is informative and important. I love that you are geard toward bag making and address every detail of the process in your videos. You hold my attention by not rambling on about things that dont matter. I definitely will turn to your channel for all bag making needs. Thank you x's 100!
That was the best video I think I’ve seen since starting to make bags as a way to get to know my Janome Atelier 7 sewing machine - I’m really new to all this and was totally confused about all the different interfacing. This was SO informative and useful. ❤️
Thank you! I still want to do another that kind of talks about what interfacing to use with what kinds of bags (e.g. small bags use fleece, larger bags use decovil or foam).
Wow! Just tuned in. Just learned a lot, just subscribed and of course liked it! quite a bit! My go to has been foam flex, iron on and I love it. Went against every suggestion because flex foam is so awesome. Ok. Now I'm on a different path, thanks to you! Thanks for most informative video.
Thank You very much for the very clear information. I'm still a little confused as I'm starting a project of sustainable bags made with natural fabrics and dyeing and I'm not quite sure of which interfacings are made of cotton or any natural product. Would you please help me to identify natural interfacings and their names? Thank You very much! Verónica from Argentina.
Your videos are great and very informative. I have not had good luck with the Pellon decor bond. I can’t get it to adhere well to the fabric. Do you have any suggestions. Thanks
Yes, I honest to goodness didn't get the stuff to stick until I used a heat press. I think it's a pressure thing. The layer of glue is so thin, that I need to put my entire bodyweight into the iron to get it to stick. A heat press (like I have a Steamfast) will have that downward pressure built in.
The 7000 bolts of interfacing at JoAnn Fabrics is very intimidating. I usually just give up and walk away. Most of the time, my "go to" is fusible fleece. Decovil is soooo expensive and hard to find.
Fierce Kittenz Oactually just researched it on the Internet and found that Walmart has it on the Internet. They don't stock it. I heard about it from Chris W designs. It's a lot like that peltex but I hold it shape a lot better. I use a lot of it in my bags.
Thanks for this video I will use a reference. I design my own bags because, well, I can. I guess I don't have the patience for each designer's idiosyncrasies to follow patterns because I am learning as I go. I watch a lot of videos because the bag making process is so engaging and always has the gears in my brain working on the next project or change I want to make in a project in progress. I recently spent time to test different interfacings between three different projects that was an eye opener. Your video reinforced what I wish I had learned years ago. But I am still learning from my mistakes and while fixing them instead of accepting them and trying to hide them.
Any decent sewing supply company (I use Wawak) now has decovil in 17” and 36” widths. Wawak carries 10 yd bolts of the 17” and 16.5 yard bolts of the 36” in both heavy and light! Ends up costing $5.49/yd for the light 10 yd X 17” bolt… wayyyyy less expensive than by buying it by the 1/2 yard package available in your local craft store
Agreed! I do tend to buy it in bulk - by the bolt. That helps a lot with the price. I have about 3 bolts in my closet right now. I tend to make smaller bags that don't always use a lot of it.
This video was soooo informative. I wish I would have seen this before I made the Stephie Shoulder Bag last week😅it came out beautiful but it’s stiff. Liked and subscribed 5 seconds into the video....I’m so glad you made this video, it gives me hope for the next bag. I’ve only made 2 bags, they were for my mom but I still want them professional. Thank you!!!
Which interfacing would you recommend for crossbody bag and fanny pack? And can you also do a video on various fabrics and suitable interfacing with them? Ty
Thank you for your detail information..it helps me a lot as a beginner especially i love making bags and pouches. Now I want to try making clutch from burlap material. What is the best interfacing for burlap material. Thank u in advance 💓
She mentioned to just use fleece for the smaller bags. Burlap sounds interesting 🤔 you might want a contrasting fabric if you are adding a wristlet type band, just so you don’t irritate your skin. But this could be an artsy look 👍🏻
Thank you @@tammystiletto for helping to answer my question. I'm interested to try with burlap fabric when I saw from pinterest how they use for clutch and combine with other ribbon as decorations. The clutch looks stable but unfortunately I haven't seen how they make it. All of them are selling products mostly from Etsy.
&@*#}%^**!!!!! I haven’t been able to figure out how to fuse properly for over two years… most of the other RUclips pattern videos say to use steam!!! Great video Kittenz u b Fierce!! 😀. Subscribed with notification bell 😉
I have been making purses for myself for about 2 years now and and they're not too bad .. passable. But then I found all the awesome purse making tutorials out there and found all these products/tools that are available to make professional looking bags. 🤗 However there was some stuff that was unclear.. "interfacing" I had never heard of fussable fleece or decovil that the patterns were asking for. So understand that when I say "THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO" I am not exaggerating! I get it now, I now, know when to use it and the best technic to apply. Insert "Big happy face" here!
Your video is the BEST I have seen describing the many interfacings/stabilizers and how they are used and what you use them on. You describe everything so well and clear. I will definitely be checking out your other videos. Thank you!
I have crocheted a clutch bag, but it is very floppy. The dimensions are 10" L x 7" H. I will install a zipper and lining, but can you suggest a product to give it structure? Thank you
Hey wow , thanks so much. .now I have a bigger on interfencing, I would like to know what's the soft ware used to make pattern....what I mean if I have my sketch and would like to to draft it on computer for accuracy eats the software used?..again thanks so much for sharing everything you know almost step up by step..
But YIKES! I wanted to start a bag and it calls for decovil light...YIKES! Can somebody please tell me why oh why is decovil light worth it's weight in gold right now!?!?! After much research to simply buy some and discovering how difficult it was, (did find it on etsy sold by the mitre for $$$) ended up finding a local shop (with on-line presence) selling it only by the bolt for (embarrassed to say) $100. 😬😵 A gentleman at shop said I could sell what I didn't use on-line and make a lot of money. Please explain what's going on? Another covid production/delivery casualty?? Think I'll just hoard it maybe.
I work at a Joann store and I am learning from the youtube videos how to guide people to choose the right interfacing and how to apply it. Thank you Fierce Kittenz.
Thank you for taking the extra time to learn so you can help customers like me when I come in with no idea what I need. I have found Joann's fabric cutters to always be very friendly and helpful and I am so grateful for that. Strangely, on a side note, the cashiers seem a bit snobbishly for some reason. 😬 Maybe I have just had bad experiences, but it is the employee's back in the fabric department that are the most helpful to me, and that is where I need the most help, so I appreciate that you all take the time to learn your business. Not all stores seem to care about that.
@@FeliciaFledi most cashiers don’t have any fabric knowledge that’s why they work cashier only sometimes, as someone who works there cut counter people are the most knowledgeable in fabric and areas ! that being said it depends from employee to employee
I love Joann stores…just got my fusible foam in the mail today!
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Thank you for taking your personal time to learn. As an avid crafter and sewing, please know that this is valued and appreciated!!
im halfway through the video and I m already in hook line and sinker. I already know I m going to learn a lot and have fun here
Thank you Wolf :) I appreciate that!
I love that you leave in some bloopers. Realistic representation of sewing life. 😆 Very informative video with some great tips- especially the demonstration of adhering the interfacing. I feel like that tends to be the biggest struggle for beginners. It can be so frustrating to watch your interfacing peel right off without understanding what to do to get it to stick! Pressure and keeping the iron in place is totally key!
OUCH MY HEAD THOUGH!!!
I really struggle with interfacing seams stuck then wen I start sewing it comes up grrr
Thanknyou sooo much ..i have no idea what it is ...i see that on some channel ( not mention ..will be charge for say name ...habha that make me laugh too )...... Thanks for sharring ...love womans who share them tips and wornings for others ...its make our women's small bussinesses stronger and our households more secured.
You’re too cute!! Thx for the laughs. And, of course, the information💗
Thank you! I have burda style pattern 7119. On the back of the envelope it calls for "vilene decovil I",. Vlieseline decovil I" and "fliselina decovil". Are the first two the same as light and heavy? What is the fliselina? This is all so frustrating. Loved your informative video! Thank you
There's two types of Decovil and both are "Decovil I" - the "light" designation is the lighter version. I'd say if your bag pattern is asking for "Decovil I" it means the heavy version. It would say "light" next to it, otherwise. I'm not sure what "fliselina" means, sadly. I wouldn't want to guess it being "light" and lead you down the wrong path.
I'd advise looking at the pattern pieces that call for each. Usually the bottom of the bag will be for the heavy version and the outer edges or larger pieces would be light.
Could the others just "decovil interfacing" in another language? Most patterns have the notions listed in English, French and Spanish.
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Woven fuse 2. Sounds like a movie sequel.
“This summer, get ready for a better inner-facing, Woven Fuse 2, in select theaters” 😂😂😂😂
Have watched a few interfacing videos lately as recently got into bag making and trying to get a better understanding. This is by far the most helpful video I have watched. Very informative and the close ups for comparison are great. Thank you
L Haze that is high praise thank you!
Hello
Could you guide me how profitable is the bags making business?
@@humashah4690 Hi. I'm not really the person to ask sorry. I only really make for friends and family so don't sell at a profit.
I noticed a lot of Etsy sellers selling bags with no interfacing. I get its expensive, but makes such a huge difference in quality
They may not know better :( Sometimes when you're learning a craft, you try to sell what you can to help recoup costs, buy more supplies, and learn more.
I'm so overwhelmed when I go to JOANNs . You explained everything so perfect and clearly. Thank you so so much. You're seriously the best teacher and crafter.
Once you spelled "thicc" related to interfacing, I IMMEDIATELY subscribed with notifications on.
ROFL thanks!
Same.
I think you're fabulous! You remind me of the Alton Brown of all things sewing. :)
Dude! That's high praise! Thank you!
@@fiercekittenz I had the exact same thought! You rock!
This was so informational thank you!
Great video. I made lots of notes. I'm new to bag making this year and the different interfacing brands is by far the most confusing. My first bag dictated using Decor Bond and my second uses Decovil Light, which I have on order. Will be curious to see the differences.
so...i could not help but stare at your snow cone earrings...
HakuTheSkitty haha! I got them off Etsy YEARS ago!
Thank you so much for another really informative video. I am definitely still in the learning stages, and I am sure that I am going to mess up...but if I educate myself a little, maybe I won't make quite so many mistakes. Really appreciate the level of detail.
Thank you for this!! I just downloaded the convention raider bag pattern and I didn't know what to get in the store
Hi, I’m a little late to the party here but I just started using vinyl in handbags. I have only found one how to video of attaching fusible interfacing to vinyl. Most of my vinyl is good quality and probably won’t need interfacing, but some of it that I want to use is pretty thin. The other day I tried to fuse fusible interfacing to vinyl and yup, I melted the vinyl. Would you please do a how to video on fusing fusible interfacing to vinyl. Thanks!!!!
Mrs Neema Kamat, Goa.
Pls. deliver me the details of wholesalers supplying interfacing materials.
This is very helpful. Thank you. I especially liked the fact that you emphasized to press and not move the iron around when fusing interfacing. I watch a lot of people sewing tutorials and many do the sliding motion. Often the items they have made do not have good adhesion when they show the final shot of what they made. Doesn't make any difference whether you're bag making or clothing. You need to press not iron.😏
10 seconds into the video, and I already like it 👍🏻 Extremely good overview, very helpful. Thanks for putting this together, I also had fun watching it.
for those in Australia wanting to have that non woven opaque fabric to create templates or have foldable permanent copies of patterns purchased. McCalls Shape and Toile comes in 10metre rolls of 100cm width. Don't recall price I have had it for years. Found it great for experimenting with when fitted mask patterns came out. NONE fitted me properly but I used shape and toile to create mock-ups to see which ones would fit best and how to reshape them.
Fierce thanks for the tutorial, especially warning of twirling the iron, I know what I did wrong now on some items.
Thankyou for answering the question I’ve been wondering for awhile!
I need help in stabilizing a crochet granny square tote bag. Does anybody out there have any suggestions.
Hi! I have a question about fusing Decovil light to SF101. I had not used decovil light before. I just finished making a project bag. I steam ironed the decovil light to the SF101. I should have rewatched your video. The decovil shrunk or created wrinkles. Should I have not used the steam, or should I have peeled off the decovil and iron it back on the Sf101? I also found out the decovil does scorch even with a pressing cloth over it. I used the high heat setting with steam. What would be your recommendation? Next time, I will test iron first. Thank you!
What temperature would you set a digital heatpress to fuse fleece?
I do mine at 325. Give it one QUICK press before you put it on your fabric. Set it glue side down on a junker teflon sheet (the kind you'd only use for this) and press it maybe 2-3 seconds to get some shrinkage to it, but not melt all of the glue. THEN put it on your fabric and use a different teflon sheet.
Could I use stabilizer in a clutch or wallet? I accidently got the wrong one and lost my receipt. I have a lightweight fusible interfacing but it is way too flimsy for what I need it for.
I used to use a Pellon very stiff interfacing. It was great for the structure of any bag, it could stand up and I still use it.
Hi there! I’m getting prepared to make the Clematis wristlet and wanting to use your instruction to the T. Can you please tell me where you purchase Wonder Fuse 1 from? I only see that specific brand available at one store. Thank you!
Brillant i crochet and just started making bags. Great information and suggestion for beginners. Well done.
Hello! And thank you for taking so much time to provide very useful information. You mentioned that you tend to use sew in interfacing and this brings a question to mind. I have routinely used fusible only because I thought it created a nice bond to the fabric, almost becoming one piece so to speak. So if you sew in the facing, although it is attached to the sides, I feel like it will pull away from the middle and not be as stable? If that makes sense? Your thoughts?
I should clarify - I use sew-in for some of the thicker things like stabilizer and foam. When I do that, I'll use a layer of woven interfacing THEN I will put another layer over to kind of "seal" them in to a pocket.
This is the best tutorial on Interfacing and Stabilizers. You gave me the confidence to choose non-fusible products when available. That way I can avoid disasters happening as I have no bag making expierience. Perhaps when I have some experience, I will change my mind.
Came for the knowledge, stayed for the humour lol 🤣 Thank you 🙏
I have never used Shapeflex as an interfacing. I adhere it to card stock and print on the fabric side. I do the same with Craft Fuse adhered to muslin. Both go thru my printer very well. The way I was doing it, was following the directions that said to use steam and a damp pressing cloth. My understanding was that it was not just the heat, but the steam, that activated the glue. So now I think I will have to try it with a dry iron! (And also do an addendum to my Printing On Fabric tutorial)!
In need of your assistance in stiffener for crocheted handbags.
Thank you for this video. New to bag making. FYI, love your shirt.
do I need interfacing for leather? and, what kind of material do you use to make a pattern? thank you
The instructions that come with Pellon SF101 say to use steam and a damp cloth to fuse.
I was just wondering how can I know the difference? And your video pop up in RUclips!!! Thanks God and you for this explanation, plus you are funny, that is a plus!!! Of course I 👍🏼 and subscribed and push the bell! THANK YOU from Puerto Rico!
Ugh. Where was this video before I created my special "wrinkled foam" look from using the fusible foam. It really gave the bag that "home-made by a crafter who didn't bother to actually _look_ at the bag before finishing it" appearance. Ugh II. Shapeflex/Wovenfuse _AND_ fleece/foam/stabilizer -- obvious now that you've said it. Would you please point me to the video you have made for my next mistake _before_ I make that mistake? :) ((Thanks for another great video, I really appreciate you sharing your experiences)) :)
I feel like most of my videos are "ask me how I know" lol... I've messed up a LOT over the years and like to share those experiences so others don't get burned by them too.
i use a cricut mat, i have a nintendo switch and i wore my star wars shirt today, we should be friends
I’ve been procrastinating with putting my interfacing on the bag I’m
Making for my daughter- thanks for doing these videos- it’s now on and ready for stitching . Loving your videos
So glad to have given you some motivation today! Sometimes I need that too :)
Awesome thank you ✌️❣️🤗
This is a very helpful video. But what temperature do you recommend for a lightweight fusible on cotton canvas?
I fuse my fleece from the right side of the fabric and don't have issues with wrinkles or shrinkage. But I do not press hard because it can leave iron plate marks.
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate your knowledge and humor
Hi I'm beginners.. do I have to use 2 layers of interfacing? Like the end of the video show use 2 layers
Would love to see you make a video on bag making tips and tricks with your M7. I actually bought the M7 because of your review on it for bag makers but I’m struggling with layers ( 8 layers of vinyl for handles and straps). Also the different plates and feet you use for bag making! Thanks for all the info you share!
Do you mean that you want to use 8 layers for straps? I’ve been havigg bf trouble using the gorgeous Cosplay vinyl for bags but the straps just snap off
this was very, very informational. stopped using steam on my fusibles and I have seen a MAJOR difference. no more steaming for me. love the tip about putting the stabilizers or fleece in a pocket or between interfacings. will definitely be trying this technique
am learning crochet and i love the look of crochet bags do u need interfacing on the lining for a crochet bag?
Loving your content here! New subscriber!❤️
Thanks!
Thank you for this information. I am in the UK so wovenfuse or wovenfuse2 is not available here ( yet ) I have the biggest trouble with which interfacings to use unless it comes in a kit. This video has been so helpful, I still haven't made an NCW due to the interfacing questions.
Ann Buck for the NCW, I use decobond on the card slots and if you can’t get Peltex, you can double up on the DecoBond!
This is great. I made my first bag and it looked good. The problem was I didn’t understand the interfacing to use. I was watching a RUclips video and it didn’t say which one. So, my bag crinkles and makes noise when you touch it. Lol
Thank you for this and all of your videos! Every word is informative and important. I love that you are geard toward bag making and address every detail of the process in your videos. You hold my attention by not rambling on about things that dont matter. I definitely will turn to your channel for all bag making needs. Thank you x's 100!
I'm crocheter plz teach me bag base making
Means regzin base for crocheting
Ready made base available in the market ,like that ready base
Ima newbie and I have saved almost all your videos thank you for all your informative videos. Truly made learning easy.
Thank you, some very useful information, much appreciated!
That was the best video I think I’ve seen since starting to make bags as a way to get to know my Janome Atelier 7 sewing machine - I’m really new to all this and was totally confused about all the different interfacing. This was SO informative and useful. ❤️
Thank you! I still want to do another that kind of talks about what interfacing to use with what kinds of bags (e.g. small bags use fleece, larger bags use decovil or foam).
Wow! Just tuned in. Just learned a lot, just subscribed and of course liked it! quite a bit! My go to has been foam flex, iron on and I love it. Went against every suggestion because flex foam is so awesome. Ok. Now I'm on a different path, thanks to you! Thanks for most informative video.
The best interfacing primer! Thank you.
Thank You very much for the very clear information. I'm still a little confused as I'm starting a project of sustainable bags made with natural fabrics and dyeing and I'm not quite sure of which interfacings are made of cotton or any natural product. Would you please help me to identify natural interfacings and their names?
Thank You very much!
Verónica from Argentina.
Your videos are great and very informative. I have not had good luck with the Pellon decor bond. I can’t get it to adhere well to the fabric. Do you have any suggestions. Thanks
Yes, I honest to goodness didn't get the stuff to stick until I used a heat press. I think it's a pressure thing. The layer of glue is so thin, that I need to put my entire bodyweight into the iron to get it to stick. A heat press (like I have a Steamfast) will have that downward pressure built in.
Fierce Kittenz thank you
The 7000 bolts of interfacing at JoAnn Fabrics is very intimidating. I usually just give up and walk away. Most of the time, my "go to" is fusible fleece. Decovil is soooo expensive and hard to find.
It is! May I suggest Serial Bagmakers? It’s in Europe, but she’s great and ships quite reasonably using DHL.
If you don't have interfacing can you use cotton batting for bags?
It’ll probably stretch out of shape and not really provide the right body to the bag.
Thank you so much!
Hi I am new to bag making and I found you very informative thank you for sharing.
Have you worked with lazy girl. "Stiff stuff "? What are your thoughts about it?
I haven't! I'd love to give it a try though! Where can I get it?
Fierce Kittenz Oactually just researched it on the Internet and found that Walmart has it on the Internet. They don't stock it. I heard about it from Chris W designs. It's a lot like that peltex but I hold it shape a lot better. I use a lot of it in my bags.
Robin Clark I’ll have to order some to test!
This has been such a helpful video, thank you for taking the time to bring this knowledge to newbies like me!
This video was great! So helpful for me as I'm making my first big bag. Helped me so much.
Also I get issues with the interfacing wrinkling up
Thank you for such informative videos. Is there such a thing as a waterproof interface to make the bag waterproof?
Not that I know of :(
Thanks for this video I will use a reference. I design my own bags because, well, I can. I guess I don't have the patience for each designer's idiosyncrasies to follow patterns because I am learning as I go. I watch a lot of videos because the bag making process is so engaging and always has the gears in my brain working on the next project or change I want to make in a project in progress.
I recently spent time to test different interfacings between three different projects that was an eye opener. Your video reinforced what I wish I had learned years ago. But I am still learning from my mistakes and while fixing them instead of accepting them and trying to hide them.
Any decent sewing supply company (I use Wawak) now has decovil in 17” and 36” widths. Wawak carries 10 yd bolts of the 17” and 16.5 yard bolts of the 36” in both heavy and light! Ends up costing $5.49/yd for the light 10 yd X 17” bolt… wayyyyy less expensive than by buying it by the 1/2 yard package available in your local craft store
Agreed! I do tend to buy it in bulk - by the bolt. That helps a lot with the price. I have about 3 bolts in my closet right now. I tend to make smaller bags that don't always use a lot of it.
This video was soooo informative. I wish I would have seen this before I made the Stephie Shoulder Bag last week😅it came out beautiful but it’s stiff. Liked and subscribed 5 seconds into the video....I’m so glad you made this video, it gives me hope for the next bag. I’ve only made 2 bags, they were for my mom but I still want them professional. Thank you!!!
Love your videos Thank You
Which interfacing would you recommend for crossbody bag and fanny pack? And can you also do a video on various fabrics and suitable interfacing with them? Ty
I sure could! That would be a good video to cover. For those smaller bags, I'd just use fleece.
Had to LOL at the image of you struggling to get thru the door carrying all that interfacing!
I 100% left me hitting my head, because why not? OUCH!
Parchment paper works well as a pressing cloth
Thank you for your detail information..it helps me a lot as a beginner especially i love making bags and pouches. Now I want to try making clutch from burlap material. What is the best interfacing for burlap material. Thank u in advance 💓
She mentioned to just use fleece for the smaller bags. Burlap sounds interesting 🤔 you might want a contrasting fabric if you are adding a wristlet type band, just so you don’t irritate your skin. But this could be an artsy look 👍🏻
Thank you @@tammystiletto for helping to answer my question. I'm interested to try with burlap fabric when I saw from pinterest how they use for clutch and combine with other ribbon as decorations. The clutch looks stable but unfortunately I haven't seen how they make it. All of them are selling products mostly from Etsy.
Best interfacing video ever.
Can interface be bonded to cork?
Yes, if you're careful. Don't overheat it! Same thing with vinyl.
&@*#}%^**!!!!! I haven’t been able to figure out how to fuse properly for over two years… most of the other RUclips pattern videos say to use steam!!! Great video Kittenz u b Fierce!! 😀. Subscribed with notification bell 😉
HECK YEAH! WELCOME TO SEWHALLA!
@@fiercekittenz I think I love you. SO Fierce!! can’t wait to start binge watching.
I have been making purses for myself for about 2 years now and and they're not too bad .. passable. But then I found all the awesome purse making tutorials out there and found all these products/tools that are available to make professional looking bags. 🤗 However there was some stuff that was unclear.. "interfacing" I had never heard of fussable fleece or decovil that the patterns were asking for. So understand that when I say "THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO" I am not exaggerating! I get it now, I now, know when to use it and the best technic to apply. Insert "Big happy face" here!
Thank you so much for this video, it's a wonderful resource for new sewists like me!
Great information :) Thank You !!
Your video is the BEST I have seen describing the many interfacings/stabilizers and how they are used and what you use them on. You describe everything so well and clear. I will definitely be checking out your other videos. Thank you!
Thank you so much!!! I hope to do loads more covering some of these kinds of topics.
Hi, where is a good place to buy metal custom made logos? Thanks.
I ordered mine from Topwin on Alibaba. I spoke/worked with Bruce: gztopwin.en.alibaba.com/
WHY does none of my fusible interfacing stick to my fabric ?????? And yes I have it the right way lol….I’ve tried so many kinds ugh ,,,,,
I have crocheted a clutch bag, but it is very floppy. The dimensions are 10" L x 7" H. I will install a zipper and lining, but can you suggest a product to give it structure? Thank you
Foam would work well!
@@fiercekittenz Thanks so much for answering, the foam stabilizer worked well.
Is woven a one way grain?
Yes, except for on the bias.
I had made an faux leather mini backpack but it’s kind of floppy, what interfacing would you suggest for faux leather?
Foam or Decovil Light!
Fierce Kittenz thank you very much for the reply! 😄
What kind of interfacing should I use for canvas purse
I have a video that helps walk you through choosing the right interfacing based on the fabric and bag type: ruclips.net/video/fTNixvf20OY/видео.html
Hey wow , thanks so much. .now I have a bigger on interfencing, I would like to know what's the soft ware used to make pattern....what I mean if I have my sketch and would like to to draft it on computer for accuracy eats the software used?..again thanks so much for sharing everything you know almost step up by step..
I just use Photoshop and trace the lines from my scans of the pieces with the pen tool.
@@fiercekittenz thanks so much
But YIKES! I wanted to start a bag and it calls for decovil light...YIKES!
Can somebody please tell me why oh why is decovil light worth it's weight in gold right now!?!?!
After much research to simply buy some and discovering how difficult it was, (did find it on etsy sold by the mitre for $$$) ended up finding a local shop (with on-line presence) selling it only by the bolt for (embarrassed to say) $100. 😬😵
A gentleman at shop said I could sell what I didn't use on-line and make a lot of money.
Please explain what's going on? Another covid production/delivery casualty?? Think I'll just hoard it maybe.
I used the cosplay stuff but foam is probably less expensive
Oh yeah... and the cosplay foam/craft foam will perforate and rip if sewn! Still though, I love using that foam in upholstery!
I really like your videos. Thank you.
Thank you for this video, it is so helpfull! 💜
Idk what any of this means 😭 I just wanna make a crossbody coin purse bag
Look at my Blue Clematis Wristlet tutorial. You can make that cross body pretty easily.