The best interfacing for fabric bins, boxes, bowls

When it comes to sewing bins, boxes, or bowls, one crucial factor that significantly contributes to the success of a project is THE INTERFACING! It’s not just about using good quality interfacing; it’s about using the proper one.
The advantage of these small projects is that you can even use interfacing scraps – I’ll show how.

BATTING or FLEECE
For my first box, which I stitched probably 15 years ago, I used batting. If you don’t have anything else on hand, use batting, but first, you should fuse some fusible interfacing to the back of your fabric (adding more layers if you use lightweight interfacing).

Since then, I have made progress, and here are some of the best options available:

Best interfacing for fabric bins, boxes, and bowls:

• Fast2Fuse, Pellon Peltex or foam: heavyweight interfacing
• Vilene S520 or Pellon Deco Fuse: thin but stiff interfacing; do not use this type of interfacing on pieces that need to be turned from one side to the other – it’s very hard to do that; but don’t worry, you still can use it on projects with edges finished with zig-zag or with bias type.
• Decovil I: a heavyweight interfacing

Some of them are double-sided fusible, while others have only one side fusible.

If you’re overwhelmed by the variety of types and unsure of what to choose, don’t worry; most tutorials and patterns offer suggestions for interfacing. You can also see below how the interfacing influences the look of some of my projects.

These TREAT BOXES are super fun and quick to sew; these are made with Peltex but I made a few with Vilene S520 as well.

If you’re looking for a lovely way to package some Easter treats, this is the perfect solution!

These triangular boxes are made with Decovil I

and these with Vilene S520.

This thin interfacing curves beautifully (like no other interfacing); see the amazing result if you use it in a design like this!

You can make boxes in any shape you want and then combine them!

These boxes are stitched with Decovil I.

How to use heavyweight interfacing for boxes

If you sew bags, chances are you have plenty of small scraps. Straighten their edges with a rotary cutter and join them with a zig-zag stitch, ensuring that the edges do not overlap. Use a FINE thread in a MATCHING color.

Cut the interfacing to the desired size and fuse it to the fabric; the stitches will not be visible on the right side of the fabric!

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Happy sewing!