All things Cork Fabric: Getting Started

[@KellyDannemann]

@16:21 most vaulable information for setting up the stitch length and the material thickness with the thread. I refer back to this so many times, thank you

[@diannaburns5313]

WOW! What a great video, with wonderful tips and suggestions.

[@tyragryder2695]

Great Video!!!! I love Cork, and that is pretty much all I use for making bags! Great information!! Thank you for sharing this information!! Tyra Gryder

[@amandam.234]

Fabulous video - so much useful info, clearly communicated, good examples! Thank you SO much!

[@christinea52]

Very happy to have come across your videos. I’ve been wanting to sew with cork and wanting patterns as well. I like your videos and explaining about cork fabric. Thank you!!!

[@pattischockert5666]

I am new to sewing cork. Thank you for your video. Much needed information

[@jesspeak7543]

Very interesting, thanks for your time.

[@cathyt.4654]

Wonderful video. I learned a lot and don’t have to worry about ruining my project from the get-go. My cork fabric is from Spain and from your description, it seems of good quality. It doesn’t feel dry but is quite stretchy in one direction like reg fabric. It’s nicely flexible. I’m it using to make placemats. One thing you didn’t mention was pre washing. My guess is that I don’t have to. Is that the case? I’ve read that it is washable but the water temp should be 90 degrees F or cooler. Please help. Cathy

[@0therun1t21]

I just found out about cork fabric a few minutes ago and your video is exactly what I wanted to see. Saved it, thank you!

[@FabricFunhouse]

You are so welcome! Be careful, it's a little addicting once you start sewing with it. ;)

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Loved it

[@markwilliams1824]

Wonderfully informative.. I’ve always shy away from cork coz so many say it’s super difficult.. my local doesn’t stock higher end at all.. goggle here I come! Thank you!

[@cyn4rest]

This is so timely and just what I need. Thanks sew much. I heard about you from Nicole -- Sewgnar. Really glad to have found this vid. I've subbed and will be ordering shortly. Thanks again.

[@FabricFunhouse]

Glad to have you! Please reach out to us if you have any questions we can help answer before you order.

[@cynforrest]

@@FabricFunhouse Thank you!

[@jackieremis6533]

AWESOME info. Thanks, please make more videos!!! : )

[@judithlittle511]

Just starting to sew with cork thanks for the video.

[@FabricFunhouse]

Wonderful...if you get stuck, you can always drop us a line!

[@1955dmb]

I just spent the past 3 days working on a fun Noodlehead pattern that SewGnar uses. Of course before I purchased a lot of expensive cork, I decided to run over to Hobby Lobby and try theirs. It is pretty thick and doesn't feel too terrible (but what do I know since I obviously have not used anything else.) I even dry brushed it with acrylic paint to change the color and it seemed to take that well. I gave it a coat of Golden Matte varnish to seal in the color. I made the bag and just now as I turned it right side out - the corners and all the areas near the seams cracked all to pieces. I actually was making 6 of them to sell. What an enormous waste of time, zippers, interfacing and inspiration. I was really enjoying working with the cork and had a lot of things worked out as far as using a zipper tab, stitch length, seam allowances for better fitting lining and all that jazz. Anyway, thanks for your very informational video. I will check out your cork.

[@1955dmb]

@Nani K It's very disappointing. The JoAnns cork is better and I am now making cross body bags - half cork and half interfaced cotton. It seems to work much better in the top half. The boxed corners really do a number on the cork. JoAnn's cork fabric does not seem to split at the zipper either. I bought some cork fabric from Sallie Tomato but it is just too expensive if you want to make these to sell. It is nice though. There is definitely a learning curve. I bought half a yard from JoAnn's with the 50% off coupon to test it and it works pretty well for me.

[@annepoler5566]

I really enjoyed this video--appreciated all the practical tips. In the section on cleaning your cork wallet, you mentioned using "natural hand sanitizer". I'll check that out. But can cork tolerate hand sanitizer with 70% alcohol?

[@UseYourManners123]

Cool! I wanted to see if I could use the cork fabric as a bath may but I’m not sure if it’s practical or not.

[@sandrasepulveda727]

Love your videos I moved to Georgia, and they have a Cork Store they sell cork fabric for floors, walls and what nots for the home. Went to Joanns they had Cork . what is the best weight for cork to sew.

[@debbigerard4863]

I’m so glad I found you! Thank you for the info.

[@FabricFunhouse]

You are so welcome! Look forward to creating more videos in 2021!

[@dianaspencer7232]

Wonderful video!!! But I cant sew!! I want ready made quality cork crossbody. Where do I go?

[@helenerothstein4290]

This is an excellent video. I am about to start my first cork project and you answered all of my questions and some I hadn't thought of. I will be going back to it again and again as a very valuable resource.

[@FabricFunhouse]

I'm so glad it was helpful, good luck and let us know how it goes!

[@sherylloyd1937]

I just ordered cork fabric. The print is beautiful, BUT the fabric is very thin and almost see through. There is no backing. Should I even try it for bag or wallet? Can i add a backing? I am fairly new to sewing and I really like the cork idea. Will i need to purchase cork fabric from another source?

[@emilystubbs5650]

Do you know how to dye it? I can't find the color I want in the size I want. (i want a yard to do an ottoman coffee table top)

[@gladysfieldhouse9977]

Do yo sell purple cork, I've used the Lilac, which looks a bit dirty because of colouring on tan? Love sewing and using cork in my bags.

[@FabricFunhouse]

I tried searching for you but couldn't find what you ordered with us previously. We carry a few purple colors: Dusty Lilac, Sugar Plum, and Eggplant. Dusty Lilac is meant to be a muddy/chalky pastel color. Both the Sugar Plum and Eggplant are on black backings, hope that helps!

[@gaylehartz4267]

Fantastic information!!

[@FabricFunhouse]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for watching!

[@triciamcfarland8823]

Thank you for this video. I had wondered how to clean cork. And, I love Nicole’s patterns💗

[@FabricFunhouse]

You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@venkteshsharma5069]

Hi thank you so much for such details could you please tell how do they actully color cork from natural colors to green, red or any other ?

[@FabricFunhouse]

Good question! Once the cork is adhered to the fabric backing, the dye is sprayed onto the still porous cork. A water-based sealant is then added (at least for the cork we sell) and heat-sealed for durability. Hope that helps explain it...maybe that should be the next video :)

[@rachelriekenberg2772]

Can you line a cork purse with HTV ?

[@lalayuri]

Is this good to use to make coasters? Like glue to square cork?

[@dlrigter1035]

Hello, can you hand stitch cork fabric? Do you need to use a leather hand needle to do it? Thanks

[@pattydillin4246]

Great job!!!!

[@FabricFunhouse]

Thank you Patty! We need to have you guest star before everyone gets tired of seeing my mug LOL

[@lisahope8039]

Best video on KZbin out, Michelle was on point, very informative with a wonderful personality. She is a joy to watch. I loved all the wallets and demonstrations. None of her information dragged around different corners of Bla Bla, I stayed focused on what she was teaching, Again very, informative and packed a lot of great information. please Michelle put out more videos like this and maybe even some tutorials… I’m gonna try to Google your store and buy some cork and some of those patterns…. thank you again great job,- Lisa Hope-Wilton CT.

[@xaytana]

Do you have any knowledge or experience with Villani Leonello, or where to even find their products? I've been wanting to try some of their products for years, but I can't find a store, supplier, or distributor, and they seemingly don't exist outside of higher-end industry sales.

[@schisandra]

Subscriber 670! 😄

[@anainmazatlan]

All I can seem to find available to me in Mexico are cork sheets. Your video only refers to the cork on rolls for sewing. Are these two products the same? (sheets vs. rolls)

[@gloriamccallum5447]

I watch SewGnar all the time and Nicole has helpful tips too. Yours did explain more on the difference between cork which is extremely helpful!!! Will you be getting any printed cork in?

[@carolynperez862]

From watching Michelle, it seems she sews right after using Fabri-tac?

[@Ella-49]

Interesting video. What number of the thread weight in the Aurifil do you use?

[@FabricFunhouse]

It's the same 40 wt we carry in the shop!

[@kristenhills]

Thank you for this video

[@FabricFunhouse]

My pleasure, I'm glad you found it useful!

[@cindihager3409]

Is there any link for cork fabric are instructions?

[@helpful112]

what thickness of cork is best for making a handbag that is constructed on an embroidery machine?

[@FabricFunhouse]

I would avoid the thin stuff. Ours is all around 1mm thick and works great for that, Caroline over at sewcanshe.com has a great little pattern for an in the hoop clutch made with our cork.

[@susanprice1958]

Can I spray my cork bag with a fabric protective spray ?

[@FabricFunhouse]

You can but it isn't really necessary if you're using our cork fabric, as it is already coated with a highly durable water-based sealant.

[@dikshakapoor3831]

Do mention the things you are using in description box.

[@FabricFunhouse]

That would be a HUGE list! Everything I use in this video can be found in the shop though at fabricfunhouse.com + (BONUS) we now have Giardini Edge Paint!

[@zoeg7985]

Love the nod to Covid times

[@olivarrio3566]

Nodding to your nod to the nod. :)

[@debbiegoodyear5963]

Hello... Do you ship to UK or is there a shop in UK... I love working with cork but your colours are unique...

[@FabricFunhouse]

Yes we do ship to the UK, just send an email to [e-mail] and let us know what you need. We will be able to then calculate your shipping and invoice you!

[@debbiegoodyear5963]

Excellent thank you

[@ssergeant9682]

can you add htv to a cork product? if so? how?

[@FabricFunhouse]

I wouldn't recommend doing it to the cork side. It is SUPER thin (not like what is on cork boards & coasters) and it can warp with that kind of heat. Over on our Makers FB group, someone did adhere it to the fabric side as lining for an eyeglass case without issue. You could always do some testing and get back to us! Hope that helps!

[@lindaizzard1437]

Thanks for this video. I’m in Australia and I bought cork from my local quilt shop. I’m not convinced it’s “real” as it has the feel of paper! I really don’t think it will stand up to being a bag.

[@FabricFunhouse]

The cork layer may very well be real, but if the backing is super thin you can definitely have stretching/warping of it so I might not use it for the exterior of the bag. I really wish shipping to Australia was more reasonable - we've definitely had requests for our cork fabric there!

[@shetaroy9757]

Hi, could you write down the product name for the finition of the edges please?

[@FabricFunhouse]

Both are sold in the Notions section of our website, but which one are you most interested in and I'll just attach a direct link for you?

[@normabrink4488]

So glad i found this video before I ruined the cork...

[@cindycolvin2916]

Off topic but you are beautiful. Stunning eyes

[@eyeonart6865]

Shipping is to expensive!!

[@paratrooper73]

And ..another shop where people can't order, because there is no option to pay with Ideal. 😭😑