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by pldc 06 Feb 2015 ( edited Feb 08'15 16:41 )
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Sometime ago I made this purse & I used fusible batting inside of it.With the wee bit of fabric I had left over I made a little change purse. Now the latest thing & (very expensive too) is this new In-R-Foam Plus... My question is this what is the major difference between the two? I have washed this purse many times & as you can see it stands up quite well even after being washed & dried. I must be missing something? I realize that it is a foam but when it is all sewn in then what is the biggest difference?

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Comments (18)
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by connerj 06 Feb 2015
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I have used the foam, but I am in love with your bag. It looks store bought to me.
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
oh wow thank you, very much. ~hugs~
by pldc 06 Feb 2015
it has a few pockets on the inside as well
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by pennifold 06 Feb 2015
+6
I used this on my bag I posted yesterday and I think that the properties that make it stand alone is the difference between this and other battings/ stabilisers etc. It's a gorgeous bag Loralye, very professional looking, well done. Love Chris
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
Thank you Chris, very much. Mine is standing alone as well? So I am missing something here. I may have to buy some & find out if I can visibly see a difference. ~hugs~
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by noah 06 Feb 2015
+6
Love it my friend hugs
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
Thank you Carolyn, very much. ~hugs~
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by dragonflyer 06 Feb 2015
+5
Your bags are gorgeous...I think the main difference between the two is that the In R Foam is just that...it is a foam product that will stand alone yet still can be sewn through....when I think of it, I think more like "puffy foam" than interfacing...I believe it adds a more "rigid" structure to the bag than an interfacing...but the bottom line is....what do you want for the finished bag...and yours are beautiful!
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
Thank you Kim,well said.~hugs~
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by loosie 06 Feb 2015
+5
Beautiful work :)
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
Thank you Loosie, very much. ~hugs~
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by lbrow 06 Feb 2015
+4
I love your bag. My question is what's the cost difference??? So far I ha e not encountered any of this foam/lillian
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
from what I can see on line it is more expensive then the fusible........I can buy the fusible batting from JoAnn's with 50% off coupon so a much better deal & you can get more because you can purchase it by the yard where the other so far as I can see is only 38" by 58" ranges from $22 -$30 PLUS Shipping Canadian. thank you Lillian, it's is much appreciated. ~hugs~
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by bevintex 06 Feb 2015
+3
That's just it, It's the latest thing, Everybody wants to try the new stuff. If you can't find it use what works for you. Your bag is very nice.
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
thank you Bev, very much, it's is much appreciated. ~hugs~
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by decojo 06 Feb 2015
+2
Beautiful bag and change purse! Love the style and the fabric.
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
thank you Joyce, it's is much appreciated. ~hugs~
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by toogie 06 Feb 2015
+3
Love the bag! Use what works and saves too.
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
thank you it's is much appreciated. ~hugs~
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by vickiannette 06 Feb 2015
+3
this new product is yet to hit the sunny shores of South Australia [at least where i live!] Sometimes a new product will be over-priced, until most have it. Love your bag and the purse.
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by pldc 06 Feb 2015
thank you it's is much appreciated. ~hugs~
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by justonlyme 07 Feb 2015
+2
Great question! I've wondered the same thing myself. I think we have an answer! But no matter, I think your bag is BEAUTIFUL. And when the newness of this foam product wears off, we'll probably all go back to the tried and true methods that we've been using for years, simply due to cost. After all, why change when you have achieved perfection?? Yours is there!! :)
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
ah you are too kind, thank you very much. ~hugs~
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by justsew 07 Feb 2015
+2
Great bags, but I have not come across the product,
Hugs Pam.
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
Thanks Pam , I haven't seen it yet either..............~hugs~
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by marianb 07 Feb 2015
+2
You have certainly hit the mark with these two beautiful bags, have you gone professional!!
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
wow Marian thanks so much. I do a lot of bags so it becomes easy after so many. ~hugs~
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by olds 07 Feb 2015
+2
I love your 2 Designer Bags! Stunning! I have bought some headliner
that is foam that I used to make koozies. Would this work? I have seen
that Nancy Zieman uses it in bags and totes. I bought a remnant at half
off price at Joann's. Can't use coupons on remants. olds/Maureen
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
I have no idea I think you would have to ask an expert, I have not seen this new product but am hoping too. Thank you very much, ~hugs~
by hagridsmom 07 Feb 2015
I've seen some articles where people used the headliner foam for purses - I know I have a big piece I picked up at Hancock's once on sale. Going to try it eventually.
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by spendlove 07 Feb 2015
+2
They look fabulous. I'm interested to read the answers to your questions as well.
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
thank you very much Sue, ~hugs~
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by jeune 07 Feb 2015
+3
I LOVE you bags! That said, I may have some info on the In-R-Form. First, watch this: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHwcEzyjfn0> I just bought 3 packages and you all are correct-it is expensive! BUT I have some ideas for it :-) It comes in sew-in, fusible one side or fusible both sides. It is also supposed to be water proof (Hmm, great for those cosmetic bags!) I also like that it hold its shape. Anyway, watch the video above and decide for yourselves; you all had very good points and I might have taken your advise had I seen this post a few days ago LOL I will try and post again after using it.
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
thank you very much, I look forward to seeing your creations & again thanks for the link ~hugs~
by pldc 07 Feb 2015
yup that's the link I posted that got this whole thing started lol
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by Shyamala 07 Feb 2015
+3
Beautiful fabric choice...lovely bag. I love making bags too. Hugs..Shyam.
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by pldc 07 Feb 2015
thank you very much, ~hugs~
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by stella1 08 Feb 2015
+2
Looks very beautiful loved the fabric choice
Great job Hugs Stella
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by pldc 08 Feb 2015
thanks so much Stella