3.07.2009

Questions About Interfacing

I purchased upholstery-like fabric (as shown below) and after pre-washing it seemed more flopsy-mopsy than I wanted. I really want this bag to almost stand up on it's own and have a hefty bit of structure. I am wondering/considering adding fusible interfacing the the wrong/hidden side of my main top fabric. I have only used interfacing once before and I am a bit cautious.

Do any of you more seasoned sewers have an opinion about if interfacing might be a good idea to use in this project to add stability? Any help would be appreciated.

3 comments:

  1. I think that the interfacing will do exactly what you want it to. Although remember the bag will be a double thickness (the thickness of the lining plus the outer fabric). I would not recommend putting interfacing on the handles. It is already difficult to sew through that much thickness and turn it right side out.

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  2. Thanks Kelli!
    I'm gunna try it because even with the double thickness it seemed like it would flop over.

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  3. Definitely use a sturdy interfacing for your bag.

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