KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Hi, I purchased some leather from a shoe factory yesterday and the guy threw in this bag stiffener and said you iron it to the back side of the leather. It is quite flexible now but he said it stiffens more when ironed. Has anyone seen it before? Sheet size is 101cm x 144cm, it has fibre feelto one side and shiny plastic tho the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baroness Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Is it similar to what is used as fabric interfacing? From the picture and description it sounds similar. Although the adhesive might be different, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted April 15, 2018 2 hours ago, baroness said: Is it similar to what is used as fabric interfacing? From the picture and description it sounds similar. Although the adhesive might be different, And how is yours applied? If you can give me as much information as possible I’d appreciate it? The material I have is less than 1mm thick. Looks like it would be a great addition to leather bag making. I can’t find much on google about it. I also know a lot of people improvise with other materials and maybe they’d like to know more also. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baroness Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Fabric stores in the US call it interfacing. It is used to make collars, cuffs and other parts stiffer. There are a number of different kinds depending on how much stiffening you want. It can be either sewn in or fused with an iron. I didn't know it was used in leather working as I wouldn't have thought you'd iron leather. This place is located in the UK: https://www.u-handbag.com/collections/interfacing-interlining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted April 16, 2018 7 hours ago, baroness said: Fabric stores in the US call it interfacing. It is used to make collars, cuffs and other parts stiffer. There are a number of different kinds depending on how much stiffening you want. It can be either sewn in or fused with an iron. I didn't know it was used in leather working as I wouldn't have thought you'd iron leather. This place is located in the UK: https://www.u-handbag.com/collections/interfacing-interlining Thats great, thanks for that. What i have looks a little heavier than the web site but very similar. I’m sure I can iron it on from the back using a fabric and then covering it with another piece of leather... Some times adding just a little bit of stiffness to the leather is enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baroness Report post Posted April 17, 2018 Depending on what you're making and how, you might not need to fuse it on. You might be able to sandwich it between. Or use multiple layers. They also have something called bag stiffener. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) Joann’s stocks fusible interfacing, Pellon brand, link below. Not sure if they ship internationally. Just be careful you don’t iron the wrong side....hypothetically a friend of mine did that once.....also, I’ve found that a low to medium heat works best, absolutely no steam or your leather won’t be happy afterwards. http://www.joann.com/search?q=pellon fusible Edited April 17, 2018 by motocouture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted April 17, 2018 15 hours ago, motocouture said: Joann’s stocks fusible interfacing, Pellon brand, link below. Not sure if they ship internationally. Just be careful you don’t iron the wrong side....hypothetically a friend of mine did that once.....also, I’ve found that a low to medium heat works best, absolutely no steam or your leather won’t be happy afterwards. http://www.joann.com/search?q=pellon fusible I will try some small pieces to see how it reacts to the heat. how does someone “hypothetically” iron the wrong side? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted April 18, 2018 8 hours ago, KingsCountyLeather said: I will try some small pieces to see how it reacts to the heat. how does someone “hypothetically” iron the wrong side? If one is, say, distracted, and forgets that the slightly bumpy side has the fusible glue, puts it upside down on the fabric, and starts ironing. Then you get to peel the gooey mess off the plate of your iron lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted April 18, 2018 Or you have to clean the glue from your wife's iron, when she uses I on clothes she is making.... It may be sold as Vilene if it was from the footwear industry, cannot recall the other trade names. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted April 18, 2018 Single male here....whats an Iron? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 18, 2018 2 hours ago, kiwican said: Single male here....whats an Iron? The thing you apparently don't use to iron (press) your shirt or pants. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted April 18, 2018 54 minutes ago, Northmount said: The thing you apparently don't use to iron (press) your shirt or pants. Tom That's what the dryers for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted April 18, 2018 I think it’s for branding cattle with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingsCountyLeather Report post Posted April 18, 2018 15 hours ago, motocouture said: If one is, say, distracted, and forgets that the slightly bumpy side has the fusible glue, puts it upside down on the fabric, and starts ironing. Then you get to peel the gooey mess off the plate of your iron lol. Yea... but that’s not “hypothetical” and You should keep an eye on your “friend”. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted April 18, 2018 13 hours ago, hwinbermuda said: Or you have to clean the glue from your wife's iron, when she uses I on clothes she is making.... It may be sold as Vilene if it was from the footwear industry, cannot recall the other trade names. Harry That’s right up there with using her special dressmaking scissors..... 4 hours ago, kiwican said: That's what the dryers for Exactly what my hubby says! 2 hours ago, KingsCountyLeather said: Yea... but that’s not “hypothetical” and You should keep an eye on your “friend”. Absolutely lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted April 19, 2018 20 hours ago, kiwican said: Single male here....whats an Iron? sgot nothin to do wheather your male or single .....my wife's got no idea neither.. I been thinkin that's why her edging so rough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted April 19, 2018 6 hours ago, RockyAussie said: sgot nothin to do wheather your male or single .....my wife's got no idea neither.. I been thinkin that's why her edging so rough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted April 22, 2018 On 17/04/2018 at 10:32 AM, motocouture said: hypothetically a friend of mine did that once..... Make sure that nobody phones "that friend" while she is ironing clothes, or she will end up with a burnt ear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted April 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rockoboy said: Make sure that nobody phones "that friend" while she is ironing clothes, or she will end up with a burnt ear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
