All About Bag Interfacing | Tips & Types for Sewing Bags with Sara Lawson

Types of bag interfacing (0:33) - Testing interfacing with fabric (3:53) - Color swatches (6:37)

This is a clip from sewing blogger Sara Lawson's online class, Building Better Bags: Interfacing & Structure. Why take this class? Students rave:

"Sara's class was so thorough that it gave me the confidence I need to try my hand at bag making. Her review of all different types of interfacing, her comparing various brands, and her many tips and techniques were so helpful to someone like me who is a complete beginner with most of these materials. And how nice that several of her bag patterns are available for free from Craftsy!"

Explore Sara's tips and read more reviews - just click the link above!

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[warialdasue]

Thankyou for not raving on for an hour and confusing me more than I was to start with. This is the best interfacing info

[gypsygirl]

Well done! names- labels -uses. Your well organized. The visuals are great and the care, which a lot of ppl out here do not say.great job👍 been sewing for eions
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[Mickey-jnhz]

Wish I had seen your video before buying all kinds of interfacings, some I like some not so much but don:t have a clue what I have…..your “charm pack” idea is great and thank you so much for your time and information. I am keeping your video for future reference.

[Mickey-jnhz]

Could you do a video on recommendations for different uses please

[jolieusher]

Do I need fleece AND interfacing if I’m making a duffel bag?

[shreyadesai]

What fusing shall we use for making denim stiffer

[smurfette]

Thanks for video. I'm just starting sewing and I need all the help I can get.

[silvermoon]

Sad she's not answering some of your questions. I hope you find your answer on other videos. ❤

[AKDiligence]

Excellent video. I watched the whole thing. This helps so much. I know exactly what interfacing I need

[InquisitiveWomenTV]

Question, do I need a heat press for heavy interfacing? It seems like my iron giving enough heat and it is on high.

[jeanniescrochetcreations]

So does sf101 need to be cut on the grain?

[learntocrochet]

I use paper clips to clip the interfacing instruction to the interfacing - it's less bulky - these go in my box for small amounts. For larger amounts I relabel empty fabric bolts. I'm converting new a new way for large amounts: I've been getting discarded upholstery tubes. I cut them in half and store them in a tall rattan laundry basket. I punch a small hole in the top and attach an old-fashioned craft paper label. The tubes are easier to remove and return to the basket, more fits in the basket, and the interfacing is not folded.

[CurseTheDarkness]

This is so helpful to have the specific names and brands.

[Makapida]

You did not mention vlieseline products which are excellent! Pellon is difficult to find in Europe.

[shreyashibhattacharjee]

You literally saved me with your video

[Thuuunderous_Wizard]

I fused quilt cotton and duck canvas using heat n bond lite. Now I keep getting a birds nest. Any tips? Thanks.

[learntocrochet]

I've been wondering if Pellon uses color to differentiate between fusible and non-fusible. So far, I have only discovered color to indicate weight and woven/non-woven.

[heidiespinola]

what is the best interfacing for CORK? Or do you even need to use interfacing? Thank you Sara.

[preetcreation]

Mam best interfacing for bags making heavy weights and hard interfacing name

[reflexionesdevidaair]

Thank you for this important information.