THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have watched 2 hours of how to find a good teacher on how to sew foam and yours was a winner. I learned a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I brought some of the foam but a bit worried about using it as my machine is a cheaper one. I thought I'd cut it a little smaller so none in the seam. I do like the idea of zig zagging the edges first. This video was a big help to me. Thank you for sharing this with us
Zigzagging tip is grrrreat! The whole reason I watch these videos is to learn something new and I learned something new…that I can use!!! Thx a 1,000,000!
Thank you so much for making this video! I've just finished my first project (tote bag) with foam interfacing and I did have some challenges with the bulk . I wish I had found your video first. Your tips are valuable, thanks again!
Great ideas! Thank you. My machine will go through quite a lot but I don’t like how the seams look with the thick interfacing. I also don’t like the look just cut ing the interfacing smaller so that the seams are just fabric to fabric. Your ideas are perfect compromises.
All excellent tips and great having several options to choose from, that's really helpful. Having first watched this some months ago right near the start of my bag making has saved me so much potential hair-pulling and avoided the disappointment (and expense) of wasting good fabric and time with fusible foam! I've seen several examples since. Only thing I can imagine double-sided foam for is on bags with bound seam finishing but then you probably get wrinkling both sides!
Thanks for the video Christine. Never understood what they meant when they said zig zag the foam. I thought it was zig zag to attach it to the fabric. You can also use fusible hemming tape. I use this a lot. It makes making a 1” fabric strap a breeze and I also use it to attach my ribbon labels inside before top stitching.
Thank you very much for this video. Was using Decovil Light for some of my bags and did not like how after awhile it would crease or wrinkle. Going back to foam. Liked the last option. Thanks!!
I just made two Sunshine Wristlets and my machine couldn't handle the foam so I tried a smaller cut of fusible fleece and decor bond over it cut to the same length as my fabric. It wrinkled terribly and I missed the feel of the foam. Your third tip is genius and I will definitely be trying it next. Thank you from this beginner sewist and new subscriber.
you are very welcome....not all machines will cope with thick foams, but the feel of foam in a bag is unique, so finding a way around it is important.x
Christine, you are amazing! Thank you for showing these different options. I have tried option 1 and 2 before but the 3rd option is new to me and a great idea! I have used the fusible foam (bosal R?), mega expensive, and did wrinkle the fabric - it did stay put though. I think it was £12 for less than a metre so too expensive for everyday use by a hobbyist like me.
@@BagsbyBagsofStyle I am finishing the pack of bosal R I bought, but I already have some of the stylevil ready to go and will use these options you have shown us. Probably option 2 and 3 because whilst my machine is a decent Janome, it really is not keen on the bulk. It has the option to raise the presser foot an extra few millimetres at the back but I am not keen to rely too much on that if I can avoid it. I am learning so much from you already, thank you so much!
Thank you for this, never thought to zigzag to flatten the edge. Very interesting that you don't use fusible foam due to the wrinkles once "birthed", I thought it was just me!
Thank you for showing these options. My biggest problem is when after turning your bag, having to top stitch along the top. Can you give me some tips to help with this please.
Thank you for this explanation! Would the process be the same for less cooperative (tougher) foams such as EVA foam? Looking to stitch some kind of WP/B (waterproof / breathable) outer liner onto EVA foam for a home project
style vil is a product made by vilene, easily available here in the uk,,,,,,similar products are by Annies soft and stable , pellon flex foam or bosal in'r'foam......all bag making foams approx 5mm thick..........or at a push you can use car headliner also known as scrim foam....used in car manufacture, comes about 3mm thick,,,,not suite as sturdy as the ones mentioned but a lot cheaper if you can find it where you live
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have watched 2 hours of how to find a good teacher on how to sew foam and yours was a winner. I learned a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best info on this i've seen thanks. Clear, concise, explanatory
I brought some of the foam but a bit worried about using it as my machine is a cheaper one. I thought I'd cut it a little smaller so none in the seam. I do like the idea of zig zagging the edges first. This video was a big help to me. Thank you for sharing this with us
@@tracybrewer3377 you are so very welcome
This is SO helpful! Thank you so, so much for sharing such great ideas🌺
Awesome tip Christine. Thanks for sharing..
You are very welcome
Amazing tutorial. I’ve been struggling sewing foam.
The tip using interfacing strips is excellent!
That was a very useful video to watch Im new to bag making and learning as I go , thank you for all the tips 👍
Zigzagging tip is grrrreat! The whole reason I watch these videos is to learn something new and I learned something new…that I can use!!! Thx a 1,000,000!
you are very welcome
Brilliant ideas
Thank you so much for making this video! I've just finished my first project (tote bag) with foam interfacing and I did have some challenges with the bulk . I wish I had found your video first. Your tips are valuable, thanks again!
Most useful video on the subject, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Great ideas. Thank you!
Great zizag tip - I'm going to try tip 2 to flatten the foam edges using my Serger! Serging the edges would be quicker for me. wish me luck!
It may well be perfect,,,
Thanks for the tutorial mam
I’m glad came across your channel. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I definitely will use it on my tote bag project.❤
Great tips! Thank you!
4:07 is a great response.
Why does it only happen when you just don’t need it though lol
Appreciate you for this video. Thank you 🤗
Great ideas! Thank you. My machine will go through quite a lot but I don’t like how the seams look with the thick interfacing. I also don’t like the look just cut ing the interfacing smaller so that the seams are just fabric to fabric. Your ideas are perfect compromises.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, now, at last, I understand ALL the ways to attaching foam interfacing… if I forgot to say it: THANK YOU!
All excellent tips and great having several options to choose from, that's really helpful.
Having first watched this some months ago right near the start of my bag making has saved me so much potential hair-pulling and avoided the disappointment (and expense) of wasting good fabric and time with fusible foam! I've seen several examples since. Only thing I can imagine double-sided foam for is on bags with bound seam finishing but then you probably get wrinkling both sides!
You do indeed,,, I never ever use it
Thanks for the video Christine. Never understood what they meant when they said zig zag the foam. I thought it was zig zag to attach it to the fabric. You can also use fusible hemming tape. I use this a lot. It makes making a 1” fabric strap a breeze and I also use it to attach my ribbon labels inside before top stitching.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you very much for this video. Was using Decovil Light for some of my bags and did not like how after awhile it would crease or wrinkle. Going back to foam. Liked the last option. Thanks!!
Thank you for this! Have liked the video so I can find it when I need a reminder! 🥰
Thank you very much for making it so easy to me I have this home machine and I don't know how to use foam stablizer with it thanx alot
I just made two Sunshine Wristlets and my machine couldn't handle the foam so I tried a smaller cut of fusible fleece and decor bond over it cut to the same length as my fabric. It wrinkled terribly and I missed the feel of the foam. Your third tip is genius and I will definitely be trying it next. Thank you from this beginner sewist and new subscriber.
you are very welcome....not all machines will cope with thick foams, but the feel of foam in a bag is unique, so finding a way around it is important.x
Absolutely brilliant video Christine will make life so much easier for me x
Glad it was helpful!
Christine, you are amazing! Thank you for showing these different options. I have tried option 1 and 2 before but the 3rd option is new to me and a great idea! I have used the fusible foam (bosal R?), mega expensive, and did wrinkle the fabric - it did stay put though. I think it was £12 for less than a metre so too expensive for everyday use by a hobbyist like me.
I am a stylevil girl,, I’ve used bosal, soft and stable and flex foam,,,, similar functionality but stylevil works out more cost effective for me
@@BagsbyBagsofStyle I am finishing the pack of bosal R I bought, but I already have some of the stylevil ready to go and will use these options you have shown us. Probably option 2 and 3 because whilst my machine is a decent Janome, it really is not keen on the bulk. It has the option to raise the presser foot an extra few millimetres at the back but I am not keen to rely too much on that if I can avoid it. I am learning so much from you already, thank you so much!
I’m glad I found this video!🥰 the third option is def going to be my go to until I get a heavy duty machine. That is so smart thank you💚
Thank you for this, never thought to zigzag to flatten the edge. Very interesting that you don't use fusible foam due to the wrinkles once "birthed", I thought it was just me!
lol...i really dont like the stuff.......so avoid it at all costs
What a brilliant tutorial..I love your videos.. Thank you..
Thank you
Thank you for showing these options. My biggest problem is when after turning your bag, having to top stitch along the top. Can you give me some tips to help with this please.
Absolutely brilliant.
Thank you very much. I learned something new today.
Thank you for this video! So helpful!
you are very welcome x
Thanks for sharing from Atlanta Ga USA
Splendid! Thank you!
Thank you too!
Can’t thank you enough, so very useful
Glad it helped
Excellent tutorial as always
Glad you liked it!
Thank you very much!
This helped me so much! Thank you! I was tickled when the fabric pattern matched up accidentally 😂
I should have said it was meant to match lol
Thank you for this explanation! Would the process be the same for less cooperative (tougher) foams such as EVA foam?
Looking to stitch some kind of WP/B (waterproof / breathable) outer liner onto EVA foam for a home project
Very helpful 😘
Glad you think so!
very informative might have a go at it
You should!
Thank you!!!
What are names of good foam for bag making? I am having trouble finding good foam to buy
In the uk,, vileness style vill, bosal in’r’foam, in the USA pellon flex foam or bosal,
Hello, can I ask what is styleville or is there another word for it? I cannot specifically find the raw material :(
style vil is a product made by vilene, easily available here in the uk,,,,,,similar products are by Annies soft and stable , pellon flex foam or bosal in'r'foam......all bag making foams approx 5mm thick..........or at a push you can use car headliner also known as scrim foam....used in car manufacture, comes about 3mm thick,,,,not suite as sturdy as the ones mentioned but a lot cheaper if you can find it where you live
Hello thanks for the video, do you think this material would be good for bra cup making?
I’m not sure it would as it isn’t designed to be laundered,,,, it’s use is meant to be insulation in cars ,,, so would ever be washed
@@BagsbyBagsofStyle thanks for your input 🙏
No volume ?
Everyone else has volume so it maybe your volume control?
@@BagsbyBagsofStyle fyi, sounds like you're whispering - I had to turn my volume up to maximum....
@@nuvoclassic I’m not sure that’s the video as most can hear well,,, occasionally people say they can’t hear and often they find it’s their settings