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From: Shiscillabean
Date: 02-19-2006, 06:58 PM (1 of 7)
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Hello-I just found your boards after looking for help online for a while. So glad I did! I'm working on a tote bag to be used for a diaper bag. I am not a very experienced sewer, but I'm pretty sure I can handle this. Today I bought some Pellon interface to iron onto my fabric so my bag will stand up straight. However, when I brought it home, it won't stick to my fabric! I used my iron on the wool setting, then tried with a damp cloth on top of the fabric. Nothing. I also have some Stiffy spray and am thinking about just using this instead. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Thanks so much for any advice, Jeni |
User: Shiscillabean
Member since: 02-19-2006 Total posts: 2 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 02-19-2006, 07:28 PM (2 of 7)
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It sounds like you may have purchased sew-in interfacing instead of iron-on. That's alright. It takes very little time. Just pin it in place and use a basting stitch (longest straight stitch your machine does). Make your seam allowances for this narrower than you plan on using for your tote bag. You'll probably trim most of the basting away as you construct the tote bag, trimming seams to reduce bulk.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-19-2006, 10:39 PM (3 of 7)
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You can tell iron-on Pellon by the little 'bumps' on one side (thats the side you lay ON the fabric). Sprays aren't going to work well to KEEP it in place. You're going to have to sew it or glue it. Plus..I don't think Pellon is stiff enough for what you're using it for. Even the stiffest Pellon will wrinkle/crack when bent and stay that way. If you want to prevent that, quilt it....otherwise it'd get some buckram or something LIKE that. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: jenny-o
Date: 02-19-2006, 10:53 PM (4 of 7)
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I've purchased iron-on interfacing that turned out not to stick to the fabric, very annoying! One purse that I used it in I put a layer of wonder-under type stuff between the interfacing and the fabric so it would iron onto the fabric and it seemed to work just fine. A bit of a hassle but works. Jen |
User: jenny-o
Member since: 08-28-2005 Total posts: 132 |
From: westozmum
Date: 02-19-2006, 11:30 PM (5 of 7)
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Another trick you could try( once you get the interfacing to attach! ).... If you find that the interfacing is not stiff enough for your purposes ...interface it again...I often do this on shirts because i love my collars to stand UP!!  Have fun Westozmum aka Laura from the Land Down Under
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User: westozmum
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 41 
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From: swartzrn
Date: 02-20-2006, 06:16 AM (6 of 7)
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Hi Jeni--I have used both iron on and sew in and for bags, I really do like the sew in for some reason. I know the iron on is quicker and sticks to the whole piece of material but for some reason, I have found my bags do better with the sew in..probably just a person quirk. You'll have to send pictures of your bag! Good luck!! Julie
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: Shiscillabean
Date: 02-20-2006, 02:28 PM (7 of 7)
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Well, I finally just sewed the interfacing onto the fabric. It was a little bit of a hassle and I ended up trimming a lot of it off, but it worked. My bag is a little floppy, but should work well enough for me. I did make several mistakes, but it's done!!!!! Thanks for all the advice, I'll be watching these boards to keep on learning. Now I've got to make a child-sized apron for one of my daughters. I only have one right now and my girls are bickering over it. Thanks, Jeni |
User: Shiscillabean
Member since: 02-19-2006 Total posts: 2 |
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