Comments on: Ah, the Demise of Timtex – Updated

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:01:06 +0000

Hi all,
I just purchased some Timtex at Amazon,,,, it was a bit expensive but it is SO sturdy!! I am purchasing other products suggested here (e.g. Flexi Firm) to see how it “holds up” in comparison, but I’m pretty impressed with the timtex.

By: JAS

JAS — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:16:54 +0000

You should try Bosal Style 336 Craft-Ease Medium Weight nonwoven stabilizer or Style #337 Craft-Sewin Heavy Weight Nonwoven Stabilizer. Both would be great substitutes for Timtex and retail for $4.99 / Yard for 27″ or 20″ respectively or $5.99 each for a 13.5″ x 3 yard roll or 15″x 3 yard roll. To find out where to buy check out http://www.bosalonline.com.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:47:39 +0000

I hope you don’t mind if I pick your brain for a moment … I am making lunch totes for my little fellas and I’m trying to find the ‘right’ stablizer … I remembered this post so I popped in What I want is something that is stiff enough to help the tote stand on it’s own and provide some insulation to keep food cool with out adding too much bulk or make it difficult to sew together. I’m thinking I want a sew in but I’m not sure. It’s kinda overwhelming. I was leaning toward the heavy duty one JCaroline has but since I can’t see it I”m afraid it’s more than what I need. What would you do Ms. Craft Apple

Thank you four your time!

By: My Weekend Bag « Fabric Family and Fun

My Weekend Bag « Fabric Family and Fun — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:00:44 +0000

[...] It was a difficult bag to make. Sewing through the 750 layers of Timtex (which was really Flexi Firm since I didn’t have any Timtex (ps have you tried the new stuff yet?)) is what was [...]

By: Timtex is Gone

Timtex is Gone — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:30:56 +0000

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By: craftapple

craftapple — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:16:21 +0000

Barb, that is VERY expensive for stabilizers! I am so sorry, but I do not have any experience using Vilene. Here is a link to U-Handbag's discussion of interfacing, including Flexifirm and Vilene. From the picture on her site it looks very similar, but I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it since I haven't used it before. Here shop site is here. I am hopeful that she can help you! Contact info. I hope this helps.

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:28:13 +0000

Stabilisers haven’t caught on in the UK. I can find two sources for Flexifirm, one charges £15/metre, one charges £11/metre. I can’t find single-sided Peltex anywhere, but double-sided is £8 metre. If I’m doubling them up and adding postage, that’s expensive!

Do you know whether doubled or tripled up heavy Vilene (the best readily available fusible interfacing here) would do for the car organiser? I meant to make it for a wedding present, but those prices are scary.

By: Dog Named Banjo » The New Timtex: Thoughts?

Dog Named Banjo » The New Timtex: Thoughts? — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:11:59 +0000

[...] I’ve since been living in a world with sub-par interfacing. Haven’t you? I saw via Craft Apple a while back that Timtex was coming back in December. Since I’m still trying to work [...]

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:10:45 +0000

Hi, I saw your posting on Timtex and thought you might be interested to know that it is back. Here is the press release about it:

C&T Publishing announced today that Timtex™, the firm, flexible interfacing mourned by so many crafters when it went out of production in 2007, will return in early December with a new and improved formula, and will now be manufactured and distributed by C&T Publishing.

New Formula Guarantees Uniform Thickness
The new Timtex is 100% polyester, which guarantees consistent thickness throughout every bolt. The old formula’s polyester/rayon blend produced considerable variations in thickness.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:28:12 +0000

I have used Peltex Pellon 70 for years and have felt like I can’t use regular cotton so I use Home Decor for my bags. I hope the last comment is true because I am curious to try Timtex. I might try your #6