Going Through All of My Bag Making Interfacing! How I Fuse Pellon, Sewfuse and EB Fuse!

[@CALB2009]

I think a significant key factor to successful LONG TERM FUSING of ANY interfacing or stabilizer, is to ALLOW THE FABRIC TO COOL and REST in a flat, undisturbed position for a minimum of 20 minutes BEFORE you start sewing! 30 minutes is best. This allows the glue to completely harden to its solid state and form the final bond between the fabric and the interfacing or stabilizer. The same principle applies when you are layering multiple interfacing & stabilizers to one piece of fabric. This will also cut down on any sticky residue/texture from the glue gumming up your needle and will help prevent the products from pulling away from the fabric. Great video Jess!

[@bccabernet]

I know this would be logical, but it was something I hadn't thought about. And it wasn't something that wasn't talked about when I as in school. We were taught how to fuse the interfacing and that was it. I am so glad it was mentioned.

[@kobeballer]

This is the best interfacing video on KZbin

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Thank you very much for this video! I didn't know what i needed to know! Also, when i see a KZbinr's audience make a lot of helpful comments i know it's a good community.

[@roycewoods9219]

With Insul-Bright it is recommended to add at least one layer of cotton batting to absorb the moisture before it reaches your hand. When I make pot holders I use Insul-Bright with one layer of Warm and Natural cotton batting on each side and it works very well to keep heat from transferring from your pan to your hand.

[@sonnyeliath5626]

I love the way you are doing this review my dear, and honestly a few days ago arrived the best rep ever to me, ordered from the website *BAGXGO.COM*

[@janpanaia4162]

A great tip I was given for bubbling craft fuse is to go over it in a circular motion with a clapper. Works every time!!

[@kobeballer]

Like spinning the clapper or just moving the whole thing in a circle

[@d8zdly]

What is a clapper? Lol

[@marjoriewilson3303]

I have recently been using the EB Fuse with great success. I am Canadian, so it is often difficult to get different interfacings. I won't buy from the U.S. because of the difference in the dollar, awful shipping rates, and the risk of having to pay duty. So EB Fuse is wonderful...it is twice the width of most other interfacings, I can buy it in Canada, and it works like a charm. I have already nearly finished the first 5-yard purchase I made and just received a second bundle last week. Love it. I have also used the heavy product for one project. I have never used SF101 or Decovil Light so cannot compare it to those. So happy to have a Canadian product.

[@testanimate]

Where do you buy your eb fuse? What should I be paying?

[@marjoriewilson3303]

@@testanimate I get it from Emmaline Bags. It is $5.99 a yard for the light, $6.99 for the medium, and $7.99 for the heavy. That is in Canadian dollars, so less if U.S. Plus if your order is over $75, you get 10% off.

[@testanimate]

@@marjoriewilson3303 thanks

[@bccabernet]

it does get expensive for Canadians to buy from the states once everything is added up. And especially nice to support 'local' companies, too.

[@catfisher4449]

For fusible fleece I wet my pressing cloth. It adds just enough extra "dampness" with the steam to create a better bond. Always leave heated glue of fusibles sit til cool before picking up from ironing board. Adds stability to the bond. Excellent video. Thank-you.

[@jessicamarsh9779]

My personal rule is when a pattern says to use either Foam or Fleece, I ALWAYS use Decovil Light. I rarely ever use my foam or fleece anymore. If I do, it’s only bc I absolutely have too. I buy DL by the rolls bc I use it in every single bag pattern. Then I use Decovil Heavy for any part of the pattern that calls for Peltex (or heavy interfacing). I never use my Peltex for anything other then my bag feet, bag tags or something that needs a hole cut through it to help give a small area structure. Then I ALWAYS cut my DH down by 1/2 in around all sides (like for my bag bottoms), then I cover my DH bag bottoms with a layer of DL (don’t trim it down). It makes my bag bottoms AMAZING structure and just feels so nice. I love it!

[@Noskipstitch]

Oh wow, it's funny how we do things a little different but using the same stuff. For the bottom of the bag I use DL & than DH bc I get too much wrinkles from the heavy. But going to try it ur way to see what happens...thanks

[@alicebrown60]

Thank you so much!!

[@suerush704]

Me too Jessica! I NEVER use Foam or Fleece....I have just never got the hang of either one of those. I'm strictly a Decovil Light or Heavy person.

[@joyspragens2444]

Went don't you like peltex? I'm a novice!

[@bccabernet]

Ty for this advice. I was wondering though, would you use foam if making a laptop sleeve or for the backpacks that need the extra cushioning?

[@sandycooper3188]

Thank you so much!!! Great information. I’m new to bag making so I really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything. Take care ❤️

[@staceyssews]

I'm very new to bagmaking and interfacing is stressing me out so I LOVED this video! I did iron some on to my fabric today chanting 'lots of pressure, lots of steam' 😅😅 hubby was looking at me like I had gone crazy! Thanks for a very informative video ❤

[@Truthlover4U]

😂😂😂

[@iviolanti6836]

Thank you for sharing! It takes a lot of energy to do your videos and it is appreciated. ;)

[@meredithwarnick9803]

Try the EB fuse heavy in the flap of an NCW over the light! It’s amazing, every bit as stable as decovil light and it doesn’t wrinkle!!!

[@Noskipstitch]

Thank u 👍

[@nyssac2914]

I’m in australia: I like heat n bond fusible fleece better than vilene (doesn’t seem to peel and pill as much) Birch heavy iron on interfacing is great for bags (purchased a roll wholesale and it’s about $1/m). I had trouble ironing it on with my cheap ikea mini ironing board but added a wool mat and now it’s perfect Voodoo rabbit fabric stock a whole lot of interfacing (including decovil) and have an “interfacing sample pack” which has 15 swatches and some info about it, think it cost $6. Also says what you can replace things with. Great to have so if a pattern calls for something I’ve never heard of, I can often find it or equivalent in the sample pack and then I know what I can substitute it with.

[@2andor4]

I am so grateful to you for doing this video. I want to start making bags and I was so confused about the interfacings. Your video gave me a great overview of the different types of interfacing and which ones to start out with. Also, I have the same iron (for an inexpensive iron it is pretty good) but I agree with you that it releases more steam in the upright position then when you are actually ironing with it. Could be great for a facial! Again-thank you for this video!

[@LeanneWetzel]

I took your recommendation on Kai scissors and they are amazing. I thought my old scissors were nice, but the way the Kai scissors feel in my hand is *chef kiss*.

[@mlcrosby1137]

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Thank you soooo much. I was just thinking of taking all of my interfacings and adhering them to fabrics to have physical examples of the differences. You did a great job covering all of these and introduced me to a dew I haven’t tried.

[@LDwbs2009]

When using woven interfacing I like to press before cutting too, but I press it face down on top of a BBQ Teflon sheet on top of my wool mat, that way I can easily peel it off of the Teflon sheet and the glue doesn’t gunk up from my wool mat. It creates like a carrier sheet for the interfacing and makes less wasted material/mess for me.

[@LDwbs2009]

They I cut it and repress the regular way with my iron on my wool mat b

[@christiclyde4792]

Thank you this was seriously so helpful. I don’t make many bags but I literally just tried craft fuse yesterday on a project because I was having problems sewing cotton without it bunching and it made a WORLD of difference. I mainly work with vinyl and waterproof canvas. This is going to be a game changer for me pattern wise.

[@iriscunico628]

I thought for sure no video today, I checked before work and nothing was up yet. I figured you had a huge weekend with the race. By the way, great job! So proud of you! Then you surprised me with the interfacing video.

[@katieg2161]

Thanks for all this information. Who knew there were so many options? My head is spinning. I think I need a nap. 😂

[@renatearneson7520]

I’ll be coming back to this video again and again! Great content….thanks

[@d8zdly]

Me too

[@candicearmstrong2437]

I use a lot of lightweight woven interfacing. Pellon SF101 is expensive and you don’t get a whole lot. I moved on to Vilene G700 and liked the price and yardage, but I can’t get it anymore. Then I tried the EB Fuse Light and I’m really happy with it. It’s really inexpensive and the yardage is great. I’m really interested in trying the Medium version since I use a lot of canvas.

[@jennycupido8395]

I use EB Fuse from Emmaline Bags as well but the medium in place of SF101 especially for the NCW.

[@alispriebe3972]

I find interfacings often shrink when ironed, so I like to rough cut my interfacing, adhere to the fabric, then draw and cut out my pattern piece. one cut and post any shrinking.

[@iviolanti6836]

My favorite bag-making interfacing is Decovil light and Wovenfuse, which I buy from Got Interfacing. I have tried others but I would fight someone if they took my decovil ..lol

[@dottiemathews6853]

i love interfacing for bags! it makes the bag stand out, BUT...I don't use it all the time. why? i don't know. Maybe it is because of what you are going to use the bag for. i design and create canvas tote bags and pouches (CHASSIEDOT CREATIONS, LLC) my bags are cute, but you can put your whole world in as you go everywhere everyday they are mainly made out of heavy canvas fabric.

[@alicebrown60]

This was an awesome interfacing comparison video! Thank you so much, Jess! I love watching your videos. Your masks are the ones I turned to after watching your excellent tutorial nearly 2 years ago! I made them for friends and family and received so many compliments from the wearers as well as strangers observing my friends and family wearing the masks. This year I want to try bag making and am so clueless about interfacing! (I typically sew clothes for my granddaughter.) Two things I wish: 1. That you provide links to where to buy your interfacings of choice (ie: Monica?); and 2. A spreadsheet comparing the different interfacings you went over. I may replay this and draft one up myself. (Again, I am just so clueless I hope not to make any mistakes or wrong assumptions in what I believed you were saying.) You are so peppy and positive, I just love following your videos. Always so much to say; you’re very detailed in your demos and your positivity is infectious! Thank you, Jess! I’m a subscriber for life!

[@patricia6990]

I took notes during the video so I could refer back when making something, totally agree that jess is infectious to watch, I hadn't sewn for 35years and after watching jess since July 2021 I am now sitting in my larger sewing room complete with cutting table, since swapping from a small windowless cupboard lol 😆 that's how much jess has motivated me into sewing again! Good luck with your sewing too!

[@samesta5695]

If you’re going to pick up Insul-bright, I recommend some Wrap N Zap as well. It’s microwave safe. You just have to make sure you use all cotton including thread.

[@sandydarty7465]

can you provide the links to the SewFuse and EB fuse?

[@tracycollins4495]

Everytime you mention Emmaline Bags I get giddy because their storefront is 20 minutes from my house!!!! Thank you so much for this video and all of the videos you do!

[@monicavidal2616]

Bragging rights to Tracy! Good for you.. I wish they had a place here in Toronto

[@jennycupido8395]

I totally get that. I’m 20 minutes away as well!!! Love that store.

[@patricia6990]

Absolutely brilliant explanations for each item. Very informative as usual. I have taken notes so I can refer back when needed. Well done and thankyou jess 😊

[@alispriebe3972]

I love that you use a loopy phone case! These are my absolute favorite

[@ann-marieschechtman4215]

When you iron the SF101 onto your fabric pieces atop your pressing surface, aren't you ironing some of the SF101 glue onto your pressing surface as well? I've been using a piece of parchment paper under the fabric to keep the glue off my wool mat, but am I being overcautious? How do you avoid glue getting on your pressing surface?

[@bccabernet]

Really great video and just what I needed to hear! I was getting confused between all of the different interfacings. And Decovil was a bit too expensive for me. I was recommended by my local store to use Pellon 809 (Decor bond) when I made my first bag (a messenger bag) and liked how it gave my woven material the structure it needed. I repurposed my fabrics from items I wasn't using. I used a duvet cover for the outer material and a thick cotton sheet for lining. Apparently 808 Craft Fuse and 809 Decor bond are the same interfacing except the 809 comes in a wider width (so I was told). I only have a domestic machine, but I think the old girl did pretty good considering. I have a Husqvarna Optima 630 from 1990. I appreciate you offering us different options as some of the items are either not available in Canada or they're way too expensive when considering currency exchange, delivery costs, and import fees. I will definitely look into Emmaline. I do have older light sew-in interfacing I was wondering if that can be used up for any of my tote bag projects? I would hate to toss it if I can re-use it. TY for making this video! It is such an important video... and one I will probably go back to as there was a lot of information in there.

[@jimpollock7361]

Thank you for this informational post. Interfacing is much less scary and you confirmed i was doing some stuff correctly.... the other stuff, well now i know...

[@Sus9011]

So useful! Thanks for taking the time to go through all these. Really, REALLY, informativel. x from Wales, UK

[@jrodriguez6888]

Thank you!!! I just got pellon 101 in the mail and it didn't come with instructions. Then, as if you were in my head, you explained how to use it with a press!

[@sasheljennings3108]

Such an excellent informative video!!! I am so grateful for you willing to explain and go into detail for all these interfacings. I am from Trinidad and Tobago and most of these interfacing are not available here. Need to source them. Thanks so much

[@amysharpe6460]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with these fusible applications.

[@tammy1190]

This was extremely helpful ....i will have to use this for reference , glad to see the time stamps. Thank you Jess Love your positive fun energy Im attempting the H20 water carrier when my supplies come..i am doing the phone pocket version instead of zipper front. You just may hear from me for help...😵‍💫. God bless ❤️

[@danzorena1]

You're so very generous. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@juliascott7391]

I was always under the impression that no steam was used when interfacing or applying decovil or fleece 🤔 Now I know, thank you. From Edinburgh, Scotland

[@Kathleen58]

I currently got some eb fuse. I put some on a scrape piece of fabric ( lite and med) what a game changer. It’s kinda pricey, but so worth it.

[@EllenPDozet]

Thank you, thank you!! This was so helpful. Have a great weekend!

[@dianasmith5912]

Insul brute works great in bowl cosines and lunch bags

[@xoKayefox]

Craftfuse has grown on me since your NCW TUT! I still struggle with fusing it but hope once I get a heat press it fuses better. It is just SO good for card slots!

[@CastineHandcrafted]

🤩 loved this interfacing video Jess! So very informative and these are basically the same exact interfacings I keep in hand.

[@OklaRoots]

Thank you Monica!! I just realized I didn’t link ANY of the interfacing 🤦‍♀️ I’m so grateful we have you in the bag making community, as a retailer and a creator.

[@lizwilliams6176]

I use my heat press for all my interfacing and it works fantastic!

[@ellenpowell4155]

It looked like you were getting the glue from the interfacing on the wool ironing pad. Does the glue not ruin the ironing pad n glue residue get on the fabric you press next?

[@pamsorenson2203]

As I fuse fusible fleece I use my wood clapper behind the iron as I move it along. No buckling!

[@annweitoish8856]

Love learning and watching you.

[@lynetterene]

I'm so excited about this video....okay here I go!!

[@tracybingham7739]

Sometimes, well most times honestly, I can’t tell what I have. I think I know the products but then months go by and I realized I can’t remember which interfacing is which. I will have to tag them the next time I buy but is there an easy way to tell what is what? I can figure out the fleece and decovil but that’s basically it. I’m still new to bag making - if you couldn’t tell 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@joannsolowaymax5229]

right - that is exactly my dilemma

[@bccabernet]

I have a few different interfacings from sewing. I always get the instructions label when buying the interfacing from the fabric store. Then I use an elastic band (or a hair band) and wrap the interfacing in the instructions. Or you can fold it and use a binder clip or paper clip to clip the instructions/ label to your interfacing. And I keep all of my interfacing together in a bin. It's worked for me so far.

[@lynetterene]

Wow!!! This video was soooo helpful. Now I know I need to be patient while interfacing....that in itself will make a big difference. Thank you so much Jess.....I really was looking forward to this video.....My go to is SF 101, but I recently brought Decovil Heavy (by mistake) and Decovil Light. I have not tried them yet, but looking forward to it. I also brought the insul bright years ago (never used it) to make a lunch bag 🤷🏾‍♀️...if I find the pattern, I will let you know. Again, a wealth of knowledge.....thank you my dear 😊

[@lindagraff7820]

Thanks for a nice video, as always. 😊 Here in Norway, decovil light / heavy is very expensive. Now I ordered Eb fuse which gets much cheaper even with shipping. I see there are more who use it and are very happy😊 (Google translate)

[@kelleymckell]

Great info! Decovil Light and Wovenfuse 2 are what I use the most. Fusible fleece is great for smaller zipper pouches. The new EB Fuse is really great too! I have only used it twice so far but I can see myself using it more. My craft room closet is loaded with so many interfacings and battings and foams, oh my! Now I want to try the SewFuse too and whatever else comes out next.

[@annettevonholten1240]

I use the same!!!

[@kimjenkins2116]

I like to fuse my pellon on top of my foam to keep from basting it. Makes for a very structured bag.

[@brendadouglas9833]

Wow, that was a lot of info and work for you. Thank you so much.

[@Noskipstitch]

Thank u for this demonstration 👍 I wanted to learn about the sewfuse & the EB-fuse. I will order this stuff. I gotten rid of a few bags bc the decovil wrinkled so bad. So the light with the heavy EB-fuse might be the answer. BTW, I hv the same iron & I don't get the stream when I stand the iron but I think is bc I alway hv mine on 7 cotton setting. Thanks again

[@theresavrismo825]

I really like Thermolam Plus. It is perfect for basic totes and zipper pouches,

[@sophiehutchins]

If you can’t find Pellon 987F thermolan like the UK rarely sells it, in a pinch you could just get the Vilene H630! Also, loving the talk of the EB fuses because I’ve been leaving comments for ages about it!

[@godsspecialchild86]

Thanks for the info. I've always put fusible fleece by itself & sometimes it sticks fully & sometimes it doesn't. I try & iron it from both sides, but it's always 50/50. I made a bag with fusible fleece & it's a little drapery. I mean it's great, but I wish I had made with something a little more firmer. I always knew you could double up on interfacing, but I've never done it yet. Haven't been making bags as long as you have (I mostly do quilts), but I might take your suggestion on SF101 and decovil lite together for more firmness in a bag. Thanks again for this video! 👍

[@lesliem2041]

Awesome demos and review of interfacing! It’s very helpful to see the comparisons. Thank you!

[@rebeccawaldron8828]

So glad I found this video! I am just getting started and interfacing seems so confusing!

[@SueZeeQue]

809 is webbing. It sticks on both sides. Good for appliqué application, then sewing around the appliqué. Read the insert on the 809 insert, it will explain use.

[@suzijames5601]

GREAT video!! I really needed this video! I would love it if you would put up a “ranking“ of what’s equal to what and which you like best. The video is so informative and it’s easy to follow and I understand it while I’m listening to it. But to remember it… That would be easiest with a written ranking in addition to the timestamps. Regardless, I loved it.

[@ellennewman7283]

I have some new interfacing, wovenFuse and wovenFuse2, my question if - is the SewFuse and SewFuse Plus a similar product, do you know? From what I can tell, wovenFuse is similar to SF101 and I think it is slightly a little heavier. Thanks for all your fantastic info, you are a great teacher and so appreciated!!!

[@samanthamills563]

I use 809 probably in place of when a pattern calls for decovil. It's cheaper for me at the moment just starting out. I also use pellon mid-weight interfacing and then 809 over top. I would say it's lighter than decovil light the way your described decovil light

[@appalachiancrochet]

I also used 809 in place of decovil light when I started a few months ago. I got some decovil on sale and the biggest difference I noticed was it didn't wrinkle as much when turning/birthing my bags.

[@PhilbrookHandcrafted]

Using a heat press completely changed my interfacing game. It's a much faster process with better adherence. I lay out the pattern pieces on the interfacing so I know how much I need. Then I press it to the fabric. Then I cut out the pattern. This way I only have to cut once. The exception is if the interfacing has to be left out of the seam allowance. 808 and 809 are the same, just different width. The can be a replacement for Decovil light. Sew Fuse and Sew Fuse Plus are amazing. It adhears like a dream, and doesn't wrinkle. It leaves a bit of dust on the cutting mat, but it just wipes off.

[@jolynnbrummer5382]

What kind of hear press do you have?

[@fawngriffin5040]

Would you please share the source(s) of the Sewfuse and Sewfuse plus> I can't seem to find them. Thanks in advance.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Very interesting chat! Thank you for sharing!

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

Wow, I understand the different products soooo much better now. Great educational video 😊👍

[@lynetterene]

Ooh!!!!! I'm digging that vinyl 😊

[@RiversShorts39]

Love your video! I am trying to buy some of that Decovil Light and have a question. On Amazon, I see "Pellon Decovil Light." Is that the same Decovil you're talking about in the video? Just don't want to buy the wrong thing.

[@jolynnbrummer5382]

Just ordered sew fuse after seeing your video. Anxious to try it. Now I may also try sew fuse plus in place of decovil light, since that is so expensive.

[@DrofJustice]

I use a steam station iron. It presses and fuses interfacing so fast! So worth the money.

[@sherribarras6465]

I love my steam station. Would never go back!

[@ellen6262]

Hi Jess, thanks for this informative episode. I notice that you are pressing the interfacing directly on your pressing mat. Won't this transfer the glue to your mat? Does this not compromise the right side of your fabrics by transferring glue to future projects when pressing them? Thank you for considering this question.

[@tonyahoppe]

Thank you for sharing all this information!! This was so helpful.

[@socalgingerjohnson]

This is great information! I get hooked on specific bolts & need to branch out. Not sure how come KZbin unsubscribed me to your channel. Hope this didn’t happen to anyone else.

[@catherinewithall8344]

Thanks for all the great info, you are the best!

[@Y6Made]

Such a great informative video! Makes me want to go buy interfacing I don’t need right now! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ritabrassfield4296]

🤣🤣

[@LekaLeka2]

I have seen some people use Insul-bright in lunch bags. The Lola by Swoon Patterns is often made into a lunch bag.

[@daniseshields9423]

Thank you so much for all the great information. I love your videos.

[@captainleekee]

Hey Jess! Love your videos. This one is so great. I was browsing others and tried to find a video about bag making on a Bernina- do you have one made, and if not would you consider doing one? I'd love to know tips and tricks! (I have a 590.) ☺️

[@ruthdrews496]

Loved this video..thank you for your efforts in this. ByAnnie has a food carrier pattern.

[@Freiburgerpdx]

I don’t have any of the problems you described with fusible fleece and Peltex. The Peltex fuses great for me. Fusible fleece is my go-to for quilted bags. Easier to work with than both foam and non-fusible batting.

[@frenchiekisses3747]

Would be nice to know how well they fused to the materials. I haven't made it to te end of the video I am hoping you are going to try pulling them to see which ones didn't stick.

[@caschoepflin]

Lots of great information!!! Thank you. I learned so much..

[@suziel7197]

I love Sew Fuse and Sew Fuse +. I don't think I would use plus in a card slot, it gets thick. I think it's good for projects that need structure. I still use decovil light. For backpacks I layer Sewfuse + with batting or decovil heavy. Yea It seems confusing - but I have a firm backpack with a little bit of squish against the back.

[@StacyColeGA]

I learned so much from this! It was so practical.

[@cindyw6621]

Fantastic information, Thank you so much Jess. Shared it to a few of my Pinterest boards so I can find it and remind me and share the love too. :)

[@meganpodmore9766]

Thank you Jessica, how do you manage to do boxed corners using Decovil lite

[@mariagoetz5391]

'Residue on the ironing mat!

[@Pardy_Animalz]

Wow! You know your stuff!! 👍

[@juliecarrolltontx2948]

I leave my iron just sit on the Thermolam. If u smooth the fabric over the top so it’s completely smoothed out and then pick up the iron and move it to the next section overlapping slightly Do Not slide the iron over pick it up and move it. Hope that helps

[@samanthalucrezi3949]

Hi Jess... Love your videos, you always explain things so well. Does your Beacon 3 in 1 glue have an strong smell to it... mine does and I wanted to know if it goes away? Do you use it on purses and bags?

[@janiskelly3907]

Can you piece straps side by side to make the most of your facing?

[@dorriewatson9929]

Great resource to reference!

[@debbielucas2245]

I'm definitely trying the eb fuse half the price of decovil. Thank you for sharing

[@godsspecialchild86]

Also one more question....where did you get your cube shelves from (in the background)? Looking for storage for my future craft room. Thanks!

[@nauniesbootcampcooking6777]

I love KZbin video. I’ve never used decovile light but I’m getting ready to apply this to waterproof canvas fabric. Help! What do I do??

[@barbmckillop5162]

Great informative video. Thanks so much for doing it. Great information 💕💕