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   barbsewandsew | Feb 20, 2005 04:45pm | #1

   Hi Jan....there is a good discussion below...reinforcing tote bag bottoms....that might be helpful ! I have been using craft fuse and will be trying Timtex after reading that discussion ! I love your painted bags.!Barbara

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   SewTruTerry | Feb 22, 2005 05:16pm | #2

   You will want to use Timtex as it is really rigid and will not soften up when washed.  It is the stuff that they now use in the brim of baseball hats.  There are several websites that you can find for this product.  Good Luck.

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   daisyjanie | Sep 29, 2005 06:55pm | #7

   Months ago, I posted this question about stiff interfacings. And you directed me toward Timtex. I just want to say thanks for that tip; it has worked great.

   I am now making bags in much greater quantities and had to find something cheaper. I work with a similar heavy-duty interfacing from http://www.diversifiedtextiles.com. They sell only in 100 yd. increments, but it's much, much cheaper than Timtex and is wider! Can't guarantee anything if you contact them, but they were willing to work with me.

   Visit http://www.daisyjanie.com to see the interfacing in action!

   Thanks again.

   Jan D.

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   SewTruTerry | Sep 29, 2005 07:43pm | #8

   I am glad that I could help and that you found a better source.  I took a look at your website and your bags are wonderful.  Good Luck.

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   barbsewandsew | Oct 02, 2005 10:08pm | #9

   Jan...your purses are wonderful ! I have used Timtex for purses and like it but I'm glad to know about the other source. The purses I have made are mostly small linen ones but at the moment I am trying to make a slipcover for my dad's chair...the chair is 1,600 mile from me ! Your webpage has inspired me to get moving on the slipcover and get back to purses...good luck to you...you are quite talented ! Barbara

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   kmm410 | Oct 11, 2005 02:06am | #10

   Hi,
   I do Irish Dance Dresses and use a very heavy iron in stabilizer that you might want to try. It's $2 a yard if you buy the 100 yard roll. It's 50" wide. I get it from a place in New York. If you're interested, let me know and I'll send you the info. I think it would be great for purses. You might need to put 2 layers in but it's very stiff. You wouldn't have to iron it in either, you can use it the way it is off the roll.Karen

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   ixs | Oct 11, 2005 04:49am | #11

   Hi,Your bags are very lovely. Can you tell me where the information is about how big they are and what they are made of. Thanx.

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   mem1 | Feb 23, 2005 08:50am | #3

   I love your stuff . I think you should be featured in Threads maybe doing an article on fabric painting .

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   wellstongramma | Feb 23, 2005 09:25pm | #4

   Does Peltex "melt" like the other interfacings you've used? 

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   daisyjanie | Feb 23, 2005 10:16pm | #5

   Hi Jo--

   I've never used Peltex. It seems my posting was premature b/c I saw the information about Timtex after I posted. Looks like that's the way to go, so now I'm drumming my fingers waiting for the UPS person to bring my delivery! :)

   Thanks

   Jan

    

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   mawmaw | Mar 08, 2005 10:28pm | #6

   give me the name of the material you to stabilize the han made purses and the

   diaper bags.

   thanks jan