I don't think this is quilt related, since I'm making a bag, so I hope I'm putting this thread in the right section! Apologies in advance if I did not and someone has to move it.
Ok, bit of background. I quilt, have quilted for about 10 years. I've been branching out into more complex quilts and have been having a great bit of fun so far.
I would like to make a bag. Here is my dilemma, every single time I've attempted to make clothes or a casserole carrier or something that isn't a quilt, it is an abysmal failure. I have a buddy who's sewed and done alterations for decades and she lets me know that yes, the patterns I have picked so far are very easy and I shouldn't mess them up, then I mess them up.
I saw a bag on pinterest that is labeled as simple, only two fabrics, no quilting and looks very chic and cute. I already have a recipient in mind. I would really, really like to make this bag. Anywho, it says that it needs interfacing to make it stiff. Well, I don't have any, but I have some stabilizer. Are the two interchangeable? I'm making a bag, but I want it good and stiff and sturdy so she can put stuff in it.
I can get interfacing if it has to be interfacing, I just want to make sure I get the right thing. I'd like it to be fusible. Do you all have any favorites or go tos for interfacing or stabilizer? The bag is not huge, it's size and shape is comparable to one of those reusable shopping bags from walmart, but it's a purse and it's super stiff and sturdy so you can put lots of stuff in your bag.
TIA. I went to LQS & Walmart this weekend looking and there have to be 50 types of stabilizers or interfacing and I was completely lost in this sea of stuff. I'd like to be able to get a little package of it. I don't intend to buy a ton, just enough for a bag or two. If I like making, I'll probably make one for me too.
