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Old 10-12-2014, 04:56 AM
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Hello all! I have a fabric panel and i want to make it stiff so that it doesn't bend so easy. I want this for a door hanging. any suggestions on what i should use to make the fabric stiff?

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Old 10-12-2014, 05:15 AM
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Starch can make fabric stiff!
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Old 10-12-2014, 05:21 AM
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When I was making fabric bows for Easter Baskets (years ago) I would use some fabric stiffner by Ailene.( forgive spelling). It was either in a can or bottle, sorry just can't remember. But I would find it in the craft section at the stores.
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Iron on heavy weight interfacing.
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Old 10-12-2014, 07:48 AM
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Go to either Joan's or Hancock's and ask the clerks about the interfacing they have. That will give you a wide choice. And, you can feel how stiff each is. Ask if after washing will the product soften up.
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun View Post
Iron on heavy weight interfacing.
That is my suggestion also.
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Yes, I also agree to go look at the interfacing sold in any of the chain store. Of you want it stiff as a board, how about mounting on it onto the lightweight cord board.
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Originally Posted by sonisew View Post
Hello all! I have a fabric panel and i want to make it stiff so that it doesn't bend so easy. I want this for a door hanging. any suggestions on what i should use to make the fabric stiff?

thanks for any help.

I'd just make sure the hanger was solid and wouldn't let the hanging get too out of place.
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Old 10-12-2014, 06:23 PM
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Thanks everyone for all of your suggestions!
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Old 10-13-2014, 03:31 AM
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Terial Magic will stiffed it too. It does wash out so keep that in mind.
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