Happy Wednesday!! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:
– her new Chunky Wee Bag Video Course
– Dry fusing vs steam fusing
– Tips on working with fusible fleece/batting
And so much more!
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What we’re covering:
1:36 – Magic T-Shirts
3:02 – Chunky Wee Bag Showcase & Course Presale
5:20 – When’s the next retreat?
11:58 – Using different interfacings
13:08 – Choosing fabrics for the Chunky Wee Bag
15:02 – What interfacing to use where on a bag?
18:16 – Making the Chunky Wee Bag with alternative fabrics
20:42 – Embellishing the bag flap
21:13 – Interfacing tips and differences demo
28:17 – Cutting fabric and interfacing faster
30:02 – The difference between woven and non-woven fusible
30:55 – Tips for working with fusible interfacing
36:13 – Be careful with steam and fusible interfacing
38:03 – More tips for working with fusible interfacing
43:09 – Using a tailors clapper with fusible interfacing
44:11 – What to do if you get glue on your ironing board
46:13 – Different interfacings finished effect demo
48:50 – Join us for the Chunky Wee Bag course!
Products and projects mentioned:
• Fabric + Thread = Magic T-shirt: https://craftygemini.com/shop/fabric-thread-magic-t-shirt/
• Chunky Wee Bag Course PRESALE: https://craftygemini.com/shop/chunky-wee-bag-video-course/
• Chunky Wee Bag Sewing Pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/chunky-wee-bag-sewing-pattern/
• Hook + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: https://craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt/
• Needles + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: https://craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt/
• Bosal One-sided Light Fusible Batting 45″ x 36″ White: https://craftygemini.com/shop/bosal-one-sided-light-fusible-batting-45-x-36-white-2/
• Bosal Duet Fuse II Fusible Batting 45″ x 36″ White: https://craftygemini.com/shop/bosal-duet-fuse-fusible-batting-45-x-36-white/
• Bosal Light Fusible Batting (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/44D7ZZa
• Bosal Duet Fuse (double sided fusible batting) (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3OlglyE
• NEW Favorite iron for sewists & quilters (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3NevJLI
• Small Tailors Clapper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/small-tailors-clapper/
• Westchester Dolman Top Sew Along: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong/
• Fabric in the Crafty Gemini Shop: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric/
• Scrappy Zip Pouch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/uRVFwGUODts
• Easy Boxy Zipper Pouch Tutorial- NO RAW SEAMS! https://youtu.be/mutTVfQrXmo
• Mist Spray Bottle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mist-spray-bottle/
• Niagara Spray Starch (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LbzUF9
• Mini Ironing Board- DIY Video Tutorial: https://craftygemini.com/2013/06/mini-ironing-board-diy-video-tutorial.html
• Crafty Gemini 5″ x 10″ Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/