Members Silverd Posted January 4, 2020 Members Report Posted January 4, 2020 Hi Everyone, I'm looking for material suitable for use as as lining for wallets or handbags. Possibly nylon, but in some applications I would like to bond it directly to the flesh side. Thanks for your help Silverd Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 4, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted January 4, 2020 Use silk. Readily available for lining clothes. Bond it with iron on heat activated sheets of adhesive. Forgot what thats called. I'll add it later if I remember or someone else will name it. Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members rodneywt1180b Posted January 4, 2020 Members Report Posted January 4, 2020 The term might be fusible interfacing or fusible web. Heat n Bond (sp?) is one brand. Quote
Members Silverd Posted January 5, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2020 That is a fantastic idea. I definitely will try your suggestion! Many thanks .Silverd Quote
Members Silverd Posted January 5, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2020 Does silk come in different gauges or thicknesses? I'm out today to my local Joan's today. Silverd Quote
Members Aven Posted January 5, 2020 Members Report Posted January 5, 2020 It does. It also comes in different textures. I doubt JoAnns is going to have a broad selection of silk. The ones I've been in up here stock mostly cotton for quilting or fleece with a small selection of other materials. You might find a better source in/around LA or online. Quote
Members Silverd Posted January 5, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) Understand. Do you make a lot of wallets and bags? Silverd Edited January 5, 2020 by Silverd Add image Quote
CFM Hardrada Posted January 5, 2020 CFM Report Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Silverd said: Understand. Do you make a lot of wallets and bags? Silverd Shewing my ignorance, but what tools are those? I know the cobbler's hammer and the dividers, but I have never seen the other two. Quote
Members Aven Posted January 5, 2020 Members Report Posted January 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Silverd said: Understand. Do you make a lot of wallets and bags? Silverd No, but I sew. You might ask to see what they having for suit lining material. You can cut synthetics with with a hot knife to stop the edges from fraying. Quote
Members Silverd Posted January 6, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Hardrada said: Shewing my ignorance, but what tools are those? I know the cobbler's hammer and the dividers, but I have never seen the other two. The one to the right is called a straight Channeler which I purchased from Bruce Johnson. I don't use it for wallet making but I do when making traditional English Throat Latch Rounds for equestrian halters and/or round reins. It cuts a slit or channel in the U shaped section of the strap after it has been pulled through a rein breaker. Two slits are cut one on each side of the U section, then a stitch is sewn through them that holds the round together. I sew though the channels using a Claes 30 Patcher but have purchased a Landis 16 to do this work in the future. Landis actually made a rein rounder attachment which I hope to aquire soon. Person also made one as well as others. A difficult process but one that yields a nice looking latch or reins. The other tool is also a Channeler but the blade is set at an angle. Great turn of the centry tools that still work today! Both tools are included in the photo to evoke a sense of traditionally made products...which is how I make my stuff for the most part! Edited January 6, 2020 by Silverd Word spell Quote
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