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From: lovemyfabric
Date: 09-10-2003, 04:40 PM (1 of 10)
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Hi, I want to make a purse out of imitation leather (I bought a lot when it was on sale, and now I'm wondering what to do with it all  ). The pattern says to use fusible fleece, but can you fuse onto that kind of fabric?
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User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 09-10-2003, 04:54 PM (2 of 10)
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I wouldn't do that if I were you. I made 2 purses out of upholstery fabric that looked like crushed velvet and I used something similar to horehair canvas. To fuse fusible fleece, your iron has to be set on the highest setting and I don't think the imitation leather would like that at all. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Skye
Date: 09-10-2003, 05:34 PM (3 of 10)
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my 16yrDD has just made a bag and she used horsehair canvas the imitation leather does not like the iron Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: lovemyfabric
Date: 09-11-2003, 07:06 AM (4 of 10)
| Where would I find the horsehair canvas? Would it be with the interfacings? |
User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126
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From: Dede
Date: 09-11-2003, 08:01 AM (5 of 10)
| How much did you get? There's a lot you could do with that fabric. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-11-2003, 10:07 AM (6 of 10)
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Yes, the horsehair canvas should be with the sew in interfacings. If not, ask a sales clerk if they carry it. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: lovemyfabric
Date: 09-11-2003, 06:28 PM (7 of 10)
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Originally posted by Dede How much did you get? There's a lot you could do with that fabric. I probably have about 2 - 3 meters of it. I'd love to hear your ideas. |
User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126
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From: zhuie
Date: 09-18-2003, 10:01 AM (8 of 10)
| I used low-temp fusible interfacing on pleather that I recovered kitchen chairs with and had no problems. I used a press cloth and did it slowly and carefully. The fused on interfacing definitely keeps that type of fabric from stretching and the knit backing from wearing off. Experiment on a small piece. |
User: zhuie
Member since: 02-02-2002 Total posts: 5 |
From: Dede
Date: 09-18-2003, 11:06 AM (9 of 10)
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Purses and tote bags are great with this fabric. Also: make-up bags, skirt and matching vest, cushion covers, winter hats that can be trimmed with faux fur. Fall/Spring jackets in this fabric seems to be the big thing for the last couple of years. And, as Zhuie just mentioned, chair covers are a great idea, I didn't think about that one. I made pants for my niece at Xmas last year that I trimmed with faux fur and made the matching vest in faux fur trimmed with the leather. She looked sooooooooo cute. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: lovemyfabric
Date: 09-19-2003, 07:03 AM (10 of 10)
| I did make my daughter pants with the fabric and they were cute, but she found them too hot. |
User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126
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