New bag for 2023

[Diane]

I'm just gathering all the bits and pieces that i need for the bag that i'm going to make. It's asking for 1 metre of quilting weight fabric? Can i use a 100% polyester? is this the same?

[Ohsewsimple]

Where are you using the quilting weight fabric?

[Lachica]

You can use anything you like although stretch knit would need to be stabilised thoroughly first. Some woven poly has some give to it, I expect that's why they're suggesting quilting cotton which I always think of as thicker than dressmaking cotton & with a tight, stable weave.

[Diane]

@Ohsewsimple For the main fabric of the bag

This is what is asked for on the pattern

1 yard 44” wide Quilting Weight or Décor Weight- Main Fabric
3⁄4 yard 44” wide Quilting Weight- Lining Fabric

[Ohsewsimple]

Well it wouldn’t be my choice.  But it depends on the pattern and the outcome you want.  Can you imagine the bag made in that fabric?  I always think the main fabric  needs to be be fairly strong.   An evening bag could be more delicate than a general bag used every day where it might get a lot of wear being stuck on the floor, thrown in the car etc.  I know lots of bags are made from quilting cotton.   I prefer making them from cotton canvas if I can get it.  Bit tougher.  But there’s not a lot choice.  But as I say, depends what you’re after…..and of course the thickness of the polyester.

[Ellabella]

Well there’s poly and there’s poly.

What sort of fabric is it?

Is it a fairly sturdy weave?

If you can imagine buying a bag in that fabric you should be fine, anything too lightweight would probably be a waste of time.

[Diane]

It's difficult when buying online to actually see what you are getting. I've purchased some 100% heavy weight cotton, my bags don't get a lot of abuse so it should be ok.