piepatch

Has anybody used Peltex for interfacing handbags, and if so, can you then quilt over it? I have used the Pellon 987 fusible, but never the Peltex. I think it is something like Timtex, which I have never used. I am just thinking of trying a different interfacing, and wondered about these products.

mom-6

I've just used whatever I happen to have on hand, much of which came from someone's stash who went into a nursing home, so I have no idea what brand it is.
Most of what I have is not fusible either.

zipit

Peltex is going to be very, very stiff. Your bag would have almost hard sides so you wouldn't be able to make one that had a soft drape.

kraftykimberly

I've used the peltex. Sometimes I dont want a bag to "drape" and need a sturdier shape and the peltex gives me that. I've had no problem quilting through it. Also I have backed the fabric with 987 and then backed the 987 with the peltex. This gives the bag a softer feel on the outside and the firm foundation I like, best of both worlds for me.

everbtrue

I use décor-bond on all my bags. I fuse both the outer & lining fabrics. Washs great & wears very well at the corners. I don't need anything stiffer than that.

zipit

I'm going to make a carry case for my 222 and am considering using two layers of Peltex like substrate. That should give it enough strength and body.

auntmag

I do the same.

dogpursemaker

I use Thermo-lam for the body of the bag, and Peltex for the bottom. For me, the Thermo-lam offers quite a bit of support, but is still cushy. The bag in my avatar is standing on its own, empty.