Types of Stiffeners and Interfacing in Bag Making | Eris Atelier
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2025
- So in simple words interfaces and stiffeners act as the skeletal framework of every bag. Most times a bag cannot stand on its own so adding a stiffener gives it that structure and this gives your project a more professional look.
QUESTIONS-
Lindsey Barlow
Understanding bag stiffeners and reinforcements
Deshola leather works
Please what type of interface do you use for the sides of the bag?
ANSWER- For the sides, I used 1mm thick chipboard
Lamidi Oluwatunmise
Can a manual machine sew this (hard paper board/ kariboard) perfectly??
ANSWER- Domestic sewing machines can sew through softer stiffeners and interfaces but I am sure the needle may start to struggle through thick/heavy stiffeners
Oluwatosin Bamidele
PLS ma, Is maco and fibre the same thing as chipboard? Thank you
ANSWER- Nope they're all different
TYPES OF STIFFENERS & INTERFACE
Soft foam (a.k.a mattress foam)
EVA foam / ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer foam ( a.k.a mako)
EPE foam / Expanded Polyethylene foam - waterproof foam
Cellulose board is mainly used for insoles but is great for structured bags.
Chipboard
Iron-on interface of varying thicknesses
WHAT ARE THE BEST TIMES TO USE THESE INTERFACES AND STIFFENERS?
IRON ON INTERFACE- Soft fabric tote
SOFT FOAM- quilted bags, soft kiddie bags, Camera/gear bag
EVA FOAM/MACO- Medium soft tote bag,
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As an ex South African : yes we all grew up with all those products. 😊 We called Vacuum Cleaners : Hoovers too.
Thank you for the excellent, engaging explanation.
OMG this is the first time a RUclipsr actually respond!!!!!!! Thank you Very Much.
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@@ErisFoundation hi ...very nice video... where are you based? do you take apprentice?
Thank you for taking the time to explain all these to us. I miss all your bag making upload even though I like your sit down and talk videos as well.
Thanks dear, don't worry the next ones a tutorial 😌
This is the best video about stiffners, I have came across. Thank you!☺
Glad it was helpful!
I’m a new subscriber! I am so happy to have found this. I was searching for information on this very subject and found this video. I am looking forward to your tutorials! Blessings from the US🙏🏽
Thanks alot 😁, I’m happy my video helped
Thanks a bunch dear,i so much admire your smiles,you're such a friendly fellow too,God bless you so much and thanks for putting all these out,i use kariboard and maco interface also i make use of warding for Ankara bags too,waiting for the school bag,you're loved!
So nice of you, Thanks😌
I was looking for a video about leather stiffeners since long time ago, this was great and very helpful, thank you a lot. Peace from Costa Rica
You are so welcome
Hi 👋and good evening thanks again for your reply and happy for the interview 😊
Thanks 👍
I am shouting out God bless you Nigerians change the name 9f everything honestly. Its a struggle sometimes when you want to buy things in Nigeria. Thank you for this video ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Thank you 😊
Just found your channel and am really learning alot may God bless you!!...Also, you are very very pretty💃..true defination of beauty with brains!!
Thank you so much!
What if you use normal carton papper and it get sock by rain
Thank you for video. I've been researching materials for DIY purse making. This helped me tremendously.
You are welcome
Thank God I found you. I love the way you explain every detail. Thank you very much.
You are so welcome.
Okay
I work with Ankara and my favorite interface is Fiber and Moco.
It really brings out the square.
Good morning from Nigeria. great. Just found your channel & I'm glad I did.thanks for sharing. I would love to learn more from you. Thanks.
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Thank you so much!
I'm new to all of this. And I'm at the experimenting stage so your information is wonderful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very well done, Eris. Now I know why I couldn't find the stiffeners and interfacings you used for your bags on Amazon☺
Thanks Eris. This video was terrific.
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Incredibly valuable video, thank you. EVA foam unfortunately, from my experience has very poor resilience over time if the piece is constantly bent - it likes to crumble. And,as most foams, it really dislikes UV light so one has to be mindful of it's storage - away from sunlight.
More often than not, I use cotton twill - both as fabric and as twill tape and leather board (basically scrap leather ground together and glued and pressed into sheets) - it's better than cardboard and other kinds of cellulose/synthetics and still cheaper than brand name reinforcement types.
I've had some success using thin upholstery foam for softer handles, shoulder straps and once for quilting with success (although it does require additional fabric backing). In specialty applications, one can use things like mesh reinforced thermoplastic (reinforcing plastic bags or incredibly stiff panels) such as Worbla Mesh Art and even kevlar/aramid fibre sheet (I've used it to make a "self defense" bag for women's self defense exhibition - aramid fibres are used in bulletproof vests and especially layered, can block knife strikes). I've also used thrifted fabrics and leftover pieces of leather laid over fabric and machine stitched 5mm apart as my reinforcement and bottom panels. Historically people used what they've had on hand. My friend has used fabric from her husband's work wear - protective construction etc wear fabric is fantastic as reinforcement due to it's strength, stability and thickness.
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Thank you so much for this, luckily most times I used EVA foam I don't have that issue of crumbling.
and 🙈 thanks for the complement.
I have a aunty with your name, I’m from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 but I live in NYC now, love your channel, amazing bags sis🧵🙏🏽
Oh that's lovely! Thanks alot
I've been sewing bags for 2yrs now. Here is the states we have decovil light and heavy which is good but costly for the amount you get. So after some research I've decided to try ram board which is used to cover before painting homes etc. I got the thickest one and will use this with the contact cement hope it works out. I've also used car headliner foam to try to cut cost but not the overall look. I'll update this comment after I give it a try. Hoping to give the state people's alternative ideas. Love the look of your bags...going to give it a try❤
Sounds like a good idea, Thank you so much
Thank you. Love from zimbabwe
Thanks Love🤗
I felt the same. You wanna know what fabric interfacing is called in my home country (Thai), it's called "Lucky" mostly by older people. And those supplies are sold in old market district with elder unfriendly marchants, whose think they're holier than thou.
Literally they frickin called "Lucky" because of the ancient brand name which doesn't exist anymore. Like why?...why can't people just called items correctly, to prevent lots of miscommunication.
😀 Same here..... And they would always correct you if you try to tell them the actual name of the material
Nah it's not just rambles ma'am,that went a long way,thanks a lot 😊
You're welcome 😊
Hiiii... Thank you for this! Regarding sewing a Cellulose board, can a regular blackhead or tabletop machine do that job, or just an industrial machine work for that?
@@Oyindamola.O Yes it can with the right needle size.
I’ve been look(not for this information for months! Thaaaaaaank you!!!!
@@ichaffardet.studio You’re welcome
School bag? Good idea. Thanks.
This is gold! Thank you ♥️
@@catz2317 You're welcome 🤗
Thank you for explaining. Very helpful! My question is -what material is used for sport bag bottom inserts? I need to replace one. Thanks
If I remember correctly, most travel/sports bags have thick cellulose(Kari board) inside but this us usually sealed in black waterproof material to prevent the cellulose paper from getting wet.
I'm really grateful for this video
thanks alot
Am a self taught designer thanks Eris this so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for your explanation,I learnt more,I do both bags and seen your work I feel more encouraging,I did not learn it but am trying use normal machines,hoping to buy bag making machine
Thank you
God bless you!!! I've checked Amazon for Maco tire since I left Naija😭. I just typed EVA foam and found it😂. Chaiiii
@@theaankarasmith6941 😁😁 amen
Great work . I am making one today .
Have fun!
You are very blest to have the shops for leather and the variety they carry. It is not so easy to get these inthe US. I would love to purchase Makoboard and the other stiffeners and gum. Most of these are imported so they are not readily available. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you very much!
This is exactly what I needed! Tq! ❤
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Thank you soooo very much for this video, I so needed as I started my baking making journey foe my small business
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Thank you my dear
Welcome 😊
Thank you for this, you have clarified a lot of things for me. Pls when making a structured Ankara bag, should we attach an iron -on-interface first to the fabric before fixing
the interfacing to it?
Most times, u dont need iron-on interfacing before gumming it to the stiffener except maybe if the fabric soooo light then in that case you iron on some interfacing on it before going ahead to gum it to the stiffener
@@ErisFoundation thank you ma'am
Thank you for the explanation' It's really timely. God bless you Eris.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice information 👍👍👍
Thanks for liking
Please ma can I get more of you videos on how to cut and sewing bags?
Wow first time seeing you, I’m trying to begin making bags as well, I have everything but time🤣🙏🏽
nice having u here, i can totally relate to the stress of limited time but we gotta make it work. Just don't give up
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Thanks so much Eris. This is so informative. I look forth to the school bag.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes that will be great, I appreciate everything you do... Please do u take on one on one classes? Physical training
Thank you. Yes I do one on one training in Yaba, Lagos Nigeria
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Like how much
I love this video....
Thanks for putting it out.
You’re welcome ☺️
Good work.
Thanks
Thanks for this, so helpful arinola bags from kwara state nigeria
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you Ma. Which of them are washable?
All the foams are washable, but for the ones made from paper cannot be submerged in water.
I love your works Eris. Ma please where do you stay. I already subscribed and would want to learn everything learnable in making bags
the studio is located at yaba lagos
Thank you eris 🙏
I noticed using Kari board alone sometimes isn’t usually enough for my handbags. Which other stiffeners can you recommend that won’t be difficult to sew
Very helpful. Thank you Eris.
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Learnt a lot. Thank youuuuuuuuuuu 🤍
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Thanks so much for this
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Thank you so much for sharing this video you have explain everything I wanted to know if chip board have another name I have been looking for it here in Abuja I could not find any
Glad it was helpful!
I have a bag i want to make its like a vintage hatbox carry on type case bag but im really wondering what to use as the inside to make it a more hard top type bag.
you can use a cellulose board(kariboard)
Please ma what which stiffener is best for men's leather sling bag?
God bless you!🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Thank you.
Wow that really nice
I learn alot
Thanks 🙏
I will really wondering what is chipboard
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you so much. Please can I find the hardest stiffener in Nigeria.
@@EstherOjah-r2i You should get at mushin leather market.
@@ErisFoundation I'm in Ebonyi state and I can't get it at my area. Just hoping to get it at Enugu market
@@EstherOjah-r2i Ohh yeah you can try your luck hopefully you will get it there.
Hi, weldone. I love your work and I follow a lot. Please I have a question about the cylinder bed machine. Most times, the space provided isn't giving enough room for my bags n sometimes mess them up from squeezing.
So I want to ask if you cut your cylinder bed table or how do I go about it to give more room for my bags.. Thanks
Hello, Yes I used to have that problem too but I had to get someone to literally cut the table in half so I can sew big bags.
@@ErisFoundation thank you so much for the swift response.
Please using maco in a crochet bag, would it be washable please
yes will
Thank you!
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I am a new subscriber. Thank you for knowledge about stiiffeners😊. Please I wanted to know whether using kari board( fibre board) in the production of natural vegetable tanned leather will be flexible or easy to use
yes u can, but kari board itself is stiff so your bag will be stiff
A first time subscriber
Welcome 🤗. Thanks for joining our community
What if you making a tote bag and want the bottom really hard to carry the weight of groceries. The sides will not have any stiffener
Usually tote shopping bags don't have hard bottoms except bamboo or raffia bags that have wooden bottoms. But if you want yours to have a solid base, you can use really thick cellulose paper.
The glue you are using its called what,or which glue should i use on hessian and jute rope on bags?.❤Johannesburg
Contact adhesive
@@ErisFoundation Thank you so much. 🙏❤
Hi dia
am back again. how hard r those matirials coz here in 🇺🇬 we have the hardest and maybe coz of wat we call them
This was helpful.
Please, which of these interfaces is best to make a sturdy bag using aso-Oke fabric?
for sturdy bags, the best option is Cellulose paper/board (kariboard/oketex)
@@ErisFoundation Thank you for your response, ma.
Thanks am a huge fan, and I wish one day will have the opportunity to learn from you, please whats the best for ankara materials
Actually they all work well with Ankara. Just be mindful with your gum if not it could soak through the fabric
Thanks very much ma
What about the glues you use to stick these stiffeners down?
The normal gum shoe maker gum
The EVA stiffener is my go to. Here in Cameroon we call it gum lol. It works best for me
Yeah it's a great choice for stiffener
Thanks for sharing love
You are so welcome
Please ma what type of machine to use for beginners please 🙏
you start with flat bed for simple project then move to cylinder arm as u progress
Please what stiffeners would you recommend for denim bags?
depends on the design of the denim bag, using kari board/ cellulose paper will make your bag stiff then uva foam will make it softer
You get it
We Nigeria normally change name of things
Yeah that’s soo true. Even when you say the real name in the market, they would correct you 😆
Thank you, you just got a subscriber
Amazing 😍
Thank you!!
Thank you too!
I absolutely love the way you speak!! So I just found you searching for Salpa...would this be considered fiberboard?
Thank you for your explanation of these different interfacings/stiffeners...I love making bags but am not keen on using sew in foam on my purses as i like a more structured look...I have subscribed to your chanel!!! Thanks again for some great info!!!
Thanks alot, I'm happy this helped
Quick question that I hope you will see and respond to! If I want to use Cellulose board buy don’t have adhesive or glue can it be sewn using a sewing machine?
no the adhesive is necessary
Hi Eris
When making Ankara bags can I use other interfaces aside the iron on interface? If yes how will that work?
Of course you can. I usually use contact adhesive (evo stick)
ruclips.net/video/0RsYR8ydGMk/видео.html check out 6:00mins
I make beaded bags and I sew inner lining for them. crystal bags are not firm and do not stand properly so I’m looking for something to add to the inner lining so when I sew it to the beaded bag it will stand
U can consider using heavier iron on interface
This is really good for me. I have been learning to make tote bags using Ankara and stiffener. I guess it's time to try something different. Can I use hard velvet instead of leather?
yes you can
What can i use as a waterproof stiffener?
The most common water proof stiffener is EVA foam (Maco)
Please, what's the name of the machine you're using to see the bags?
cyclinder bed
Do you know where I can find the Kariboard?
You can try mushin market
Plz can I use the chipboad to make DYI bag or fibre board
You can use either, but fibre board is stiffer than chipboard
Thank you for the video. I have to save it so i can come back to it. But i want to ask, can a normal sewing machine make these bags or is it strictly for industrial machines?
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industrial machines
Wow! You are so correct. Nigerians don't ever call the correct names of items.
And about the stiffer,i use cardboard too sometimes
Hi what interface is best to use for the flap
chi board is usually the best
What size or mm is d Kari board u use for d main body , coz sum karioboard usually make d bags very strong?
it's usually 1mm
Thank you for all the info, please is there a specific shop you buy the lighter Kari board from?
Most vendors sell all the varying thicknesses
Pls what type of sewing machine do you use
flat bed and cylinder bed
Please ma what is the name of the machine you are using and it like how much
@@LuckyHat-pp4cr I use a cylinder bed industrial machine and a flatbed industrial machine
For the price you can check out this link instagram.com/sewingmachine_depot
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thank you
How were you able to get specialized sewing machines for your bag making? Did you have to order them from abroad?
They’re sold here in Nigeria