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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

My New Favorite Interfacing!

I usually keep different types of interfacing on hand at all times. I am picky about what I use - I prefer fusible horsehair (ACRO) in totebags because it's woven and strong. I use fusible fleece in little bags because it adds shape. And I use a lightweight fusible in lots of projects just to give the fabric some strength. 

A few months ago I learned about a new type of stabilizer called Soft and Stable by Annie. It was a thin foam-based stabilizer. I loved to work with it because it added shape without adding bulk. And it was a breeze to sew through (unlike fusible fleece). The only drawback was the cost: $11.95 for an 18" x 58" package. Yikes. 

So I started to explore some alternatives - I knew I had seen something similar to this foam stuff at JoAnn Fabrics. After some research online, I found it: 1/4" scrimback sew foam. It's not quite the same, but (60" wide) it's considerably cheaper...so who cares!

I decided to head to JoAnn to see if I could find it. And I did. It's over in the upholstery fabric section. In the store near me, it comes in tan and gray. And just like everyone else, I used my coupon (and Teacher's Rewards) and got it for a lot less than $14.99 a yard.





I've used this as a sew-in stabilizer for several projects. I love how it gives the bag considerable shape without adding bulk. I don't know how long it will last, but this stuff is designed for car upholstery!



Here is a tote bag I just finished for a friend of mine. It is standing on it's own - I'm just holding the straps up!















And here's a diaper bag I made using the Soft and Stable. I love the shape that the stabilizer gives the bag. Awesome!



I'm not sure if I would use it for all bags, but it's worth a try! The only directions for using this is to place the foam against the fabric and the scrim to the outside. The scrim prevents your stitches from tearing the foam.


UPDATE! I've got a treat for you. Here's a free pattern for a round zippered pouch...but you don't have to cut anything round! Yippee! I was inspired by this free heart-shaped machine embroidery design.



32 comments:

  1. Hi..missing alot of the pictures? Maybe it is just my cell.

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    1. Not quite sure what pictures you are seeing. But all the pictures I intended to include are there.

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  2. What does it mean to scrim?
    Love the diaper bag idea. Do you think it would be good for a computer bag as well?

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    1. I don't know exactly - it's just called scrimbacked foam. One side has a covering on it, so I think that is the "scrim." - it's like a polyester fabric.

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    2. Scrim is a thin gauze like fabric, used by itself or sometime fused to the fashion fabric before leaving the mill.

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  3. can you iron the fabric after you attach the foam? does it melt?

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    1. I have pressed it with an iron set on low heat. It does flatten it out a bit, so I don't over do it.

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  4. Yes, yes that stabilizer is expensive! Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely go try to find this product at Joann's.

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  5. Sometimes you can find remnants at Hancock Fabrics for less. I was wondering about being able to wash the item this is used in for interfacing.

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    1. Great idea to look for remnants! - our Hancock Fabrics closed about 6 years ago (boo-hoo)! I have never tried washing items with this - I never wash purses or tote bags because the fabric fades and never looks quite the same. Instead, I spray with ScotchGard and spot clean.

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  6. Great find - great advice! Thanks- I'll be trying it out soon

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  7. Great find - great advice! Thanks- I'll be trying it out soon

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  8. It reminds me of the roll out camping foam to put under sleeping bags that's foam and you can sew it

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  9. Yes! I never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. I’ve been using the headliner from Joann’s for quite a while. I have also used Annie’s. The difference seems to be that the scrim is on both sides of Annie’s. For the price difference, headliner is the way to go. The scrim should lay against the machine bed, the naked foam can stick. So I put the foam side against the fabric.

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    1. Sorry Bia and Carefreemary, I didn't read far enough in the comments so I didn't see that you had already said that this is for a car headliner. However, I do have one other suggestion. Whenever I'm sewing on something that I think is going to be difficult for the feed dogs to handle or might chew up I keep a roll of adding machine tape next to my machine. I tear off a length and place it on the side with the feed dogs and then just tear it off. Same idea as tear away stabilizer but I think easier to tear away.

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  11. This is a perfect project. I often wished I had a small zippered pouch for lunch money etc. This is small enough it could be hung from my school lanyard. The instructions and pictures were well thought out. Thanks.

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  12. Bia, just an FYI. This product that you found in the upholstery section is intended to be used to replace the headliner in a car. Not exactly for the upholstery/seating but inside the roof of the car.

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