Types of Stiffeners and Interfacing in Bag Making | Eris Atelier

So in simple words interfaces and stiffeners act as the skeletal framework of every bag. Most times a bag cannot stand on its own so adding a stiffener gives it that structure and this gives your project a more professional look. QUESTIONS- Lindsey Barlow Understanding bag stiffeners and reinforcements Deshola leather works Please what type of interface do you use for the sides of the bag? ANSWER- For the sides, I used 1mm thick chipboard Lamidi Oluwatunmise Can a manual machine sew this (hard paper board/ kariboard) perfectly?? ANSWER- Domestic sewing machines can sew through softer stiffeners and interfaces but I am sure the needle may start to struggle through thick/heavy stiffeners Oluwatosin Bamidele PLS ma, Is maco and fibre the same thing as chipboard? Thank you ANSWER- Nope they're all different TYPES OF STIFFENERS & INTERFACE Soft foam (a.k.a mattress foam) EVA foam / ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer foam ( a.k.a mako) EPE foam / Expanded Polyethylene foam - waterproof foam Cellulose board is mainly used for insoles but is great for structured bags. Chipboard Iron-on interface of varying thicknesses WHAT ARE THE BEST TIMES TO USE THESE INTERFACES AND STIFFENERS? IRON ON INTERFACE- Soft fabric tote SOFT FOAM- quilted bags, soft kiddie bags, Camera/gear bag EVA FOAM/MACO- Medium soft tote bag, FOLLOW me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theofficialeris/ SHOP OUR BAGS- https://eris.company.site/ CHECK OUT OUR PRODUCTS ON INSTA- https://www.instagram.com/erisleatherworld/ SEND US AN EMAIL- [email protected] CHECK OUT MY OTHER VIDEOS... MY HOME STUDIO SETUP- https://youtu.be/FWqi4046g8U HOW TO START A BAG MAKING BUSINESS- https://youtu.be/A1IFWheSR-c FUNDING IN SMALL BUSINESSES- https://youtu.be/tdek8h0Sx-M INTERVIEW WITH KIMDAVE ON RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS FROM HOME- https://youtu.be/x6s4LEJd31M UNBOXING A ROTARY CRAFT TOOL- https://youtu.be/dqZlrfCvCYg THE LAGOS LEATHER FAIR 2022- https://youtu.be/X58lBf-bD2c MAKING A VEGAN LEATHER HANDBAG- https://youtu.be/r_50Ae9ePfQ HOW TO SEW A REVERSIBLE CLUTCH PURSE- https://youtu.be/47qdWTLAdH0 SEWING MACHINE LIGHT UNBOXING- https://youtu.be/9OSXKB2xsbM UPCYCLE TOTE BAG TUTORIAL- https://youtu.be/iJkvX1ejd0s LEATHER CARD HOLDER TUTORIAL- https://youtu.be/Qe-CFbbS7Q8 EPE FOAM/WHITE FOAM- school bags, gear bags CELLULOSE BOARD OR KARIBORD- Structured bags, men's briefcase CHIPBOARD- Sides of structured bags