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From: DorothyL
Date: 01-09-2006, 08:43 AM (1 of 11)
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Has anyone made those fabric bowls? What did you use for stabilizer? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-09-2006, 08:48 AM (2 of 11)
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They use Timtex. It is like stiff batting.
pam
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From: dmoses
Date: 01-09-2006, 03:39 PM (3 of 11)
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Hi Dorothy, I made my first fabric bowl before Christmas. I found a thick stabiliser/interfacing, fusible on both sides, at Walmart...not sure what it is called, but it is designed for fabric bowls and such, and is sold by the yard. I know you don't support Walmart, but no doubt there is something similar at Joann's or Hancock's in the interfacings section. Take care,
Donna |
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Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 01-09-2006, 04:29 PM (4 of 11)
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dmoses the brand that Wal-Mart carries is Peltex. I think Hancock's carries Timtex or something similar but I can't think of the brand name. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 01-09-2006, 04:46 PM (5 of 11)
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I guess I'll get some Timtex at Hancocks then. That's what they recommend in the book I just bought. I just wondered if anyone used something else and what kind of results they got. It'll be a while before I get to it. My to do list is mighty long right now. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Melanie T
Date: 01-10-2006, 01:01 PM (6 of 11)
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I used a craft foam sheet for one. It seems to work ok, but is not as sturdy as the ones that I made of timtex. It sure is alot cheaper though.
Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 01-10-2006, 01:38 PM (7 of 11)
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I didn't do the bowls I did the boxes. I tried other ways of getting the stiffness and then I finally did it there way. It came out much nicer with the Timtex/Pletex. The lines and shape were much neater. They also have one now that is fusible on both sides. I think it is called Fuse to Fuse, it should be in the book. I tried that and it did make the whole process go faster.
Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 01-10-2006, 04:08 PM (8 of 11)
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I think I'll probably do it their way first then see if I want to modify anything. Like I said, it'll be awhile. Thanks for the input. I've never done anything remotely like the bowls, but they look like fun. I think I'd like the boxes, too -- maybe even more. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: sewbusy
Date: 02-21-2006, 11:21 PM (9 of 11)
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The chineese boxes are cute! after you make one box you catch on quickly to making many others! I made the fabric bowls also,they are fun to make too. I use the cheaper stablizer $1.30 yard,its not as thick or as sturdy. Trick is:I use two peices of this stablizer in between the fabic and it makes it as sturdy then. No different sewing it either. Some of the other stablizers run you $4.00 yd. So if you're wanting to make several bowls its better to get more for your money. The chineese Box you can use as gift boxes or make a childrens purse. Pattern is simple. Get a chineese food carry out box, unfold this box out flat. Draw out pattern on freezer paper twice.Making all four sides of box pattern the same.Because one corner has that hook shape and you dont want that,so all four corners drawed out the same. iron this pattern to material and cut it out. You will need to cut out stablizer in same pattern. Take a ruler and draw out all the fold lines onto your pattern like what is on your box. Then you zig zag on all those traced lines.Then zig zag around complete edges. Then fold your box and decorate with buttons/closure elastic.They are alot of fun to decorate! With about any box you can do the same making a pattern. I believe the bowls are alittle harder to make,but not complicated. I try to go the best route to save money because I have lots to buy!!! I may be known as the cheapy! But Guess what, I have more to spend on other things I need! More Fabrics,threads buttons elastic and it all adds up quickly. Good Luck and Happy Sewing All my best, Cathy |
User: sewbusy
Member since: 02-05-2006 Total posts: 9 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 02-22-2006, 07:23 AM (10 of 11)
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I just bought a pattern for a vase at the $1 sale at Hancocks. I think I will try that first but I have a couple other things to do first. I am saving a copy of the Chinese take out box instructions though. I have a niece that would love it in a nice Asian print rayon brocade. Thanks, Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: icetbear
Date: 02-26-2006, 11:00 AM (11 of 11)
I just finished my first fabric bowl yesterday. I used 'fast2fuse' as the interfacing. I'm using one of Linda Johansen's books. I can see using up much of my Christmas stash  . Take care.Nanabear |
User: icetbear
Member since: 09-04-2004 Total posts: 66 |
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