There is nothing that can replace actually seeing a product in action if you can’t touch it in person. I am not talking about the stiff petticoats and gowns of yesteryear, which can stand on their own, but the light crispness of a … It bounces back and can be smoothed flat with my hands. Sew the side seams using a French seam: With wrong sides facing (right sides facing out), fold the fabric lengthways so that one end is 1″ shorter than the other. Similar to, but softer than Timtex/Peltex. – Margo, Candice, Claire, Whimsy, Newport, Towne, City Bag, Veronica, Gracie. Whether the following patterns call for fleece, fusible fleece or batting, you can easily use Stiff Stuff in its place. However, you need to know how to construct a straight-forward tote bag in order to follow along and understand Christina’s instructions. I belong to http://www.sew-whats-new.com and regularly contribute articles, mainly on Bags. Ask your local quilt shop or online retailer for Sew Lazy. It also gives quilting cotton, which is a little lightweight for bags, a little more body and strength. I introduced Sew Lazy a couple of weeks ago on the blog here: Sew Lazy Interfacing, Which Projects to use with Stiff Stuff How to Make Fabric Stiff Permanently. Firm, yet flexible sew-in dense interfacing. The fabrics for the front and back of the bag have been pieced and placed atop a piece of Stiff Stuff. Add structure with cardboard. Purse frames give purses extra structure. It will be held in place by the purse contents. Stiff Stuff Properties To make, cut to size and cover with fabric, then place inside your finished bag. Linda. Simply cut Stiff Stuff to the size needed and stitch in place around the edges rather than fusing in place. If you really want your bag to be stiff, sandwich pieces of cardboard barely smaller than your purse between the bag exterior and lining. to get news, updates, and exclusive content: excellent option for placemats and table runners. Sew Lazy Interfacing has started shipping to quilt shops. So I tried three stiffening methods using common household ingredients. While it is easier to make a purse stiff during the initial purse creation -- by choosing stiffer fabric and otherwise constructing the purse to retain its shape well -- it is also possible to use inserts to stiffen an existing purse. Using Stiff Stuff in place of a fusible is just that easy. Some styles do well with the stiff fusible stabilizers. Step 2. Structured bag. I’m really looking forward to trying you’re new interfacings. Simply cut the top of your purse to the same shape as the frame, add a strip of glue to the top of the purse and inside the frame's channel, and work the fabric into the frame. I am working on a master list of which patterns use which of the Sew Lazy Interfacing products. Your email address will not be published. I’ll keep you posted. However, there is some topstitching next to the angled pockets, and it is stitched through the fabric and Stiff Stuff, offering more structure and security. I can see lots of different uses for this! I love this! As I am in the UK are there any plans for it to come here anytime soon? The Claire Handbag does not require any additional quilting. SOLD! Thank you, Joan, for the quick vids. Based in northern Virginia, Rebecca Rogge has been writing since 2005. Stiff fabrics may be more difficult to stitch on a sewing machine, but they will retain their structure much more effectively. – Next, the big finish! Construct the purse in layers. A self-described geek and armchair engineer, Joan loves creating new twists and techniques for sewing and quilting. Step 1. Stiff Stuff (SLG107, 20″, $5.29 yd) Stiff Stuff does not stretch or distort, so it offers a very nice foundation and structure for our fabric projects. I have featured Kat Southern’s designs and follow her blog so I heard about your “Stiff Stuff” from her. I had added another product to my Candice Bag and I now think I need another Candice Bag with some Tude! How to make fabric stiff at home. Pingback: Product exploration | Quirks Ltd. Pingback: Sewing Tutorial – E-Reader or Tablet Case | Around the Bobbin Sewing Patterns. Equal parts of glue and water. … thanks. Claire Handbag (LGD125) made with Stiff Stuff in place of fleece. I hope it comes to Canada soon. Learn how your comment data is processed. This particular bag has already had this done hundreds of times during the Sew Lazy debut last month. I also like to use SF101 on my lining fabrics. A shirt's collar and cuffs are two common ways to understand what interfacing does. Strip down unnecessary elements, and even consider replacing heavy handles and hinges with lighter versions. Elmer’s Glue All As a Natural Fabric Stiffener. This fundamental bag-making tutorial is important only after you have cut out your pattern pieces and any interfacing. Try fleece interfacing for a softer feel. The I-Tude of Clair is some nice Tude if I don’t say so myself. Stiff Stuff is a sew-in product, so it is not ironed or fused to your project fabric. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This looks fantastic, Joan. We have tutorials on how to make different tote bags. Step 1. Now those are my kind of videos….direct and to the point no messing around!