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08-05-2011, 09:06 AM

#31

Ellen 1

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Originally Posted by bstock

I was just looking at my Professional Tote pattern and it says to use DecoBond. I have never heard of DecoBond. Can you use fussible fleece? Or is DecoBond much stiffer?

I would not use fleese on this bag. The Deco Bond is great. Look for it with the fusible interfacings. Be sure to use the labels. I make a copy and save the original for my next bag. I've made 2 and they both turned out beautiful. Took me 2 days to make the second one. If you can sew with a friend it is more fun!!!

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08-05-2011, 09:17 AM

#32

msmariab5

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Oh, I forgot I used elastic on the side pockets. That worked for me.

08-05-2011, 10:24 AM

#33

Joan Gaddis

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it is stiffer and it isn't fleece

08-05-2011, 12:01 PM

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BarbZ

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WOULD THIS DECORBOND WORK AS STIFFENING FOR BAG BOTTOMS INSTEAD OF USING CARDBOARD OR WHAT EVER WE USE IN THE BOTTOMs??? I'VE NEVER SEEN IT OR USED IT. AS USUAL, LEARNING SOMETHING NEW TODAY. LOVE THIS PLACE

08-05-2011, 04:10 PM

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meanmom

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I don't think deco bond would be stiff enough for a bag bottom. I just use plastic canvas covered with fabric

08-05-2011, 04:31 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bstock

I was just looking at my Professional Tote pattern and it says to use DecoBond. I have never heard of DecoBond. Can you use fussible fleece? Or is DecoBond much stiffer?

I've got a backing that's simply called "craft backing" It's nice and firm and easy to use.

08-05-2011, 04:33 PM

#37

GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by BarbZ

I'd never use cardboard. Craft backing can be used in multiple layers to make a stiff bottom----but do NOT apply into teh seam line but once or twice.

08-05-2011, 04:36 PM

#38

kacklebird

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Beautiful bag, I made one a few years ago and gave it to my aunt. I can't remember if I used fusible fleece or not. I'm going to have to go to her house one day and check it. Is Deco Bond stiff?