Interfacing

New to interfacing? Not sure which one you need?

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Interfacing for Bag Making, Garments & Crafts

📘 New to interfacing? Download Natalie's free Sewing Interfacing Guide (PDF)

Find the right interfacing for every sewing project — hand-picked and personally tested by Natalie for bag making, garment sewing, and crafts. Whether you need stiff structure for a tote bag, stable support for a crossbody, or a soft fusible for garment facings, we stock the interfacings that actually work.

Types of Interfacing We Carry

  • Woven Interfacing (similar to SF 101) — A bag maker's staple. Adds body and stability without stiffness, perfect for bag panels, straps, and lining.
  • Fusible Fleece — Adds soft structure and light padding to bags, pouches, and quilted projects.
  • Foam Stabilizer - light and soft structure for structured bags, totes, and organizers.
  • Fusible Web & Adhesive Interfacing — For appliqué, hemming, and no-sew fabric bonding.

How to Choose the Right Interfacing

  • Bag making: Use woven interfacing (Natalie's Woven Interfacing) for panels and lining; foam stabilizer for structured shapes
  • Garment sewing: Use lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing for facings, waistbands, and collars

Not sure which one you need? Grab Natalie's free Sewing Interfacing Guide (PDF download) — it walks through which interfacing to use for every part of a bag.

All interfacings stocked here are Natalie-approved and used in real bag making and sewing projects — no guesswork required.

Sew Hungry Hippie's interfacing collection features stabilizers hand-picked and tested by Natalie for bag making, garments, and crafts. It includes Sew Hippie fusible interfacing packs, fusible foam and Sew Hippie foam interfacing in several sizes, fusible fleece, and batting or foam tape.

Frequently asked questions

What interfacing is best for bag making?

Foam interfacing gives soft structure for totes and crossbodies, fusible woven interfacing adds stability to panels, and fusible fleece adds light padding.

What is foam interfacing?

Foam interfacing is a padded stabilizer that helps bags stand up and hold their shape. Sew Hungry Hippie sells fusible and sew-in foam in several sizes, including a 72 x 58 inch large size.

Do I need interfacing with vinyl?

Often yes for structured bags. Many bag makers fuse or baste foam or woven interfacing behind vinyl panels.