piepatch

For any of you who have made the fabric boxes, what do you consider to be the best batting (or interfacing) for them? I know they need something that helps keep the shape, but am not sure what is best. I saw where someone had used a batting they were not satisfied with, and suggested something else, but I can't remember what it was.

DonnaPBradshaw

I've heard that deco bond is a good choice, although it will make them really stiff. I've talked to other's who have made them and they use the pellon from walmart? I have not made one of these boxes so I'm really not a good one to ask. Good luck and I'll watch this post and see what other's have to say!

ghostrider

I use fast2fuse (heavy) for boxes, CD covers, journal covers, etc. It's a double-sided stiff fusible interfacing. Timtex might be a good alternative if you don't want a fusible.

darlin121

I thought Timtex was fusible? hummmm need to check.

piepatch

Wondering which Pellon from Walmart?

QuiltE

I just used a polyester and with the quilting and the corner tucks, it became fairly stiff on its own.

piepatch

I will check these out. I have heard of Timtex, but have not seen it in the fabric shops, I do know they carry Deco Bond, but not sure about the fast2fuse. I read where someone had used Warm and Natural for the fabric boxes, but can't remember how that worked in terms of holding the shape. Some quilt the fabric for the boxes, and some don't. I plan to quilt mine, at least the first one , so I guess that would have have to influence the choice of batting.

ghostrider

Décor-Bond is Pellon 809 so it could be that one.

Just as a side note, at my LQS you have to ask for the fast2fuse. They keep it in a closet.

snipforfun

I have been making these boxes using just some leftover warm and natural and deco bond ironed onto one of the fabrics. I cant imagine using Timtex with this pattern as the box needs to be turned right side out.

http://seaside-stitches.blogspot.com...-tutorial.html

Bueniebabe

I use thermoline plus iron on for fabric boxes and table runners.