What are interfacing and stabilisers used for in bag making?
Interfacing and stabilisers are essential for adding structure, support, and durability to handmade bags. They help your bag hold its shape and improve its overall quality and functionality.

What types of interfacing and stabilizers do you sell at Me Made Makes?
I offer a wide range of interfacing and stabilisers, including fusible interfacing, foam stabilizers, woven and non-woven options, suitable for all types of bag-making projects, from soft totes to structured handbags.

How do I choose the right interfacing or stabilizer for my bag?
Choosing the right product depends on the type of bag you're making and the level of structure you need. Lightweight interfacing is ideal for lining, while foam stabilizers provide sturdy, structured support. Check the pattern description of the bag you are making and be led by the designers recommendations. 

Are your interfacing and stabilisers easy to use?
Yes! All of my interfacing options are fusible, making them simple to apply with an iron. Stabilisers are also straightforward to work with. Check out each product description for instructions of how to fuse each product.

Can I use your interfacing and stabilisers for other sewing projects?
Definitely! My interfacing and stabilisers are versatile and can be used for other sewing projects, such as quilts, wallets, or pouches, where added structure or reinforcement is needed.

How will my bag making interfacing  and stabilisers be sent to me?

All my orders are sent out via royal mail and you are able to choose the delivery method you prefer at checkout. The bag making interfacings and stabilisers are sent out folded, on receiving your bag making interfacing and stabilisers please unfold and re roll to avoid permanent creasing. Any bag making interfacing or stabiliser that is sold is increments of 1/2m or 1m when purchased in multiple quantities will be sent in a continuous piece, but in pieces no longer than 5m (so if you were to order 10m you would be sent 2 x 5m pieces) This is due to the size of my work area and to enable folding the bag making interfacing and stabilisers safely.

How do I fuse my Interfacing and stabilisers for my bag making projects?.

When fusing bag making interfacing and stabilisers to fabrics in your bag making projects you need to consider whether the interfacing or stabiliser is woven or non woven first of all.

• Woven fusible cotton interfacing and stabilisers should always be fused without steam, it is best practise to use a pressing cloth with the fabric wrong side up and the fusible woven cotton interfacing or stabiliser glue side down and a pressing cloth over the top to protect. Then press on a cotton setting without steam for around 8-10 seconds, then move the iron or pressing equipment and press the next section until the piece is completely fused.

• Non woven fusible interfacing and stabilisers need to fused in the same way with the glue side to the wrong side of the fabric and protected with a pressing cloth except with non woven fusible interfacing and stabilisers the use of steam is introduced to effect a strong and durable bond.

With both non woven and woven bag making interfacing and stabilisers when pressing don't moved the iron as you fuse press and hold and you risk stretching out the fabric or interfacing if you move and pull as the two are fused together.

Once your bag making interfacing and stabilisers and fabrics are fully fused together leave to cool completely before starting your project this will mean your fabric has completely bonded to the interfacing or stabilisers it has been attached too.