Hello greetings from a Mozambican in Portugal, when washing powder was called OMO, it bought back memories of home in Moz, any toothpaste we either call COLGATE or AQUAFRESH, any dish-washing liquid or clothes soap bar (especially if its green colored) is automatically called SUNLIGHT (Unilever brand), any chocolate is either NESTLE or CADBURY, any tea is FIVE ROSES and any instant coffee grounds is automatically RICOFFY. most of these products come from South Africa, (unfortunately we dont produce much ourselves). it makes life so much easier. Much love and God Bless.

Thank you for taking the time to explain all these to us. I miss all your bag making upload even though I like your sit down and talk videos as well.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dear, don't worry the next ones a tutorial 😌

This is the best video about stiffners, I have came across. Thank you!☺

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I’m a new subscriber! I am so happy to have found this. I was searching for information on this very subject and found this video. I am looking forward to your tutorials! Blessings from the US🙏🏽

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot 😁, I’m happy my video helped

Very helpful. Thank you Eris.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks so much Eris. This is so informative. I look forth to the school bag.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I love this video.... Thanks for putting it out.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

Thank God I found you. I love the way you explain every detail. Thank you very much.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome.

Okay I work with Ankara and my favorite interface is Fiber and Moco. It really brings out the square.

Thank you for the explanation' It's really timely. God bless you Eris.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I'm really grateful for this video

@TheErisFoundation

4 ай бұрын

thanks alot

Amazing 😍 Thank you!!

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Very well done, Eris. Now I know why I couldn't find the stiffeners and interfacings you used for your bags on Amazon☺

Hi 👋and good evening thanks again for your reply and happy for the interview 😊

@TheErisFoundation

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Incredibly valuable video, thank you. EVA foam unfortunately, from my experience has very poor resilience over time if the piece is constantly bent - it likes to crumble. And,as most foams, it really dislikes UV light so one has to be mindful of it's storage - away from sunlight. More often than not, I use cotton twill - both as fabric and as twill tape and leather board (basically scrap leather ground together and glued and pressed into sheets) - it's better than cardboard and other kinds of cellulose/synthetics and still cheaper than brand name reinforcement types. I've had some success using thin upholstery foam for softer handles, shoulder straps and once for quilting with success (although it does require additional fabric backing). In specialty applications, one can use things like mesh reinforced thermoplastic (reinforcing plastic bags or incredibly stiff panels) such as Worbla Mesh Art and even kevlar/aramid fibre sheet (I've used it to make a "self defense" bag for women's self defense exhibition - aramid fibres are used in bulletproof vests and especially layered, can block knife strikes). I've also used thrifted fabrics and leftover pieces of leather laid over fabric and machine stitched 5mm apart as my reinforcement and bottom panels. Historically people used what they've had on hand. My friend has used fabric from her husband's work wear - protective construction etc wear fabric is fantastic as reinforcement due to it's strength, stability and thickness. (Also, hopefully this doesn't sound creepy, but you have absolutely perfect lips - I am really tempted to use You as an example of the result I want from my lip procedure - although I doubt surgeons can replicate natural beauty in full capacity. Mother Nature has blessed you!)

@TheErisFoundation

7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this, luckily most times I used EVA foam I don't have that issue of crumbling. and 🙈 thanks for the complement.

Thanks a bunch dear,i so much admire your smiles,you're such a friendly fellow too,God bless you so much and thanks for putting all these out,i use kariboard and maco interface also i make use of warding for Ankara bags too,waiting for the school bag,you're loved!

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you, Thanks😌

Thanks so much for your explanation,I learnt more,I do both bags and seen your work I feel more encouraging,I did not learn it but am trying use normal machines,hoping to buy bag making machine

Thank you soooo very much for this video, I so needed as I started my baking making journey foe my small business

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I'm new to all of this. And I'm at the experimenting stage so your information is wonderful, thank you!

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for video. I've been researching materials for DIY purse making. This helped me tremendously.

@TheErisFoundation

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome

Thanks for sharing love

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Good work.

@TheErisFoundation

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

I was looking for a video about leather stiffeners since long time ago, this was great and very helpful, thank you a lot. Peace from Costa Rica

@TheErisFoundation

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Thanks so much for this

@TheErisFoundation

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have a aunty with your name, I’m from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 but I live in NYC now, love your channel, amazing bags sis🧵🙏🏽

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

Oh that's lovely! Thanks alot

Thank you, you just got a subscriber

I felt the same. You wanna know what fabric interfacing is called in my home country (Thai), it's called "Lucky" mostly by older people. And those supplies are sold in old market district with elder unfriendly marchants, whose think they're holier than thou. Literally they frickin called "Lucky" because of the ancient brand name which doesn't exist anymore. Like why?...why can't people just called items correctly, to prevent lots of miscommunication.

@TheErisFoundation

6 ай бұрын

😀 Same here..... And they would always correct you if you try to tell them the actual name of the material

Good morning from Nigeria. great. Just found your channel & I'm glad I did.thanks for sharing. I would love to learn more from you. Thanks.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

School bag? Good idea. Thanks.

Thank you. Love from zimbabwe

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Love🤗

A first time subscriber

@TheErisFoundation

10 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗. Thanks for joining our community

OMG this is the first time a KZreadr actually respond!!!!!!! Thank you Very Much.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@bunmiprecious544

5 ай бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation hi ...very nice video... where are you based? do you take apprentice?

Thanks very much ma

Learnt a lot. Thank youuuuuuuuuuu 🤍

@TheErisFoundation

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thank you!

@TheErisFoundation

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Nah it's not just rambles ma'am,that went a long way,thanks a lot 😊

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

God bless you!🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

Am a self taught designer thanks Eris this so helpful

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you eris 🙏 I noticed using Kari board alone sometimes isn’t usually enough for my handbags. Which other stiffeners can you recommend that won’t be difficult to sew

Nice information 👍👍👍

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for liking

Hi beautiful lady WOW WOW WOW ❤️ love your channel thank you so much many more years from above watching from Namibia 🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love you ma'am ❤️

Just found your channel and am really learning alot may God bless you!!...Also, you are very very pretty💃..true defination of beauty with brains!!

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@blessingoyineh6660

Жыл бұрын

What if you use normal carton papper and it get sock by rain

I've been sewing bags for 2yrs now. Here is the states we have decovil light and heavy which is good but costly for the amount you get. So after some research I've decided to try ram board which is used to cover before painting homes etc. I got the thickest one and will use this with the contact cement hope it works out. I've also used car headliner foam to try to cut cost but not the overall look. I'll update this comment after I give it a try. Hoping to give the state people's alternative ideas. Love the look of your bags...going to give it a try❤

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good idea, Thank you so much

This was exactly what I needed!!! Thanks ❤

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am shouting out God bless you Nigerians change the name 9f everything honestly. Its a struggle sometimes when you want to buy things in Nigeria. Thank you for this video ❤❤❤❤❤😊

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Wow first time seeing you, I’m trying to begin making bags as well, I have everything but time🤣🙏🏽

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

nice having u here, i can totally relate to the stress of limited time but we gotta make it work. Just don't give up

@MadeByTriniLena

2 ай бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation indeed, thxs sis❤️🙏🏽

Please ma can I get more of you videos on how to cut and sewing bags?

Thanks for this, so helpful arinola bags from kwara state nigeria

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

I love your works Eris. Ma please where do you stay. I already subscribed and would want to learn everything learnable in making bags

@TheErisFoundation

Ай бұрын

the studio is located at yaba lagos

Please ma what which stiffener is best for men's leather sling bag?

You are very blest to have the shops for leather and the variety they carry. It is not so easy to get these inthe US. I would love to purchase Makoboard and the other stiffeners and gum. Most of these are imported so they are not readily available. Thank you so much for sharing.

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The EVA stiffener is my go to. Here in Cameroon we call it gum lol. It works best for me

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a great choice for stiffener

Thank you for all the info, please is there a specific shop you buy the lighter Kari board from?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Most vendors sell all the varying thicknesses

Oi TD BM então estou adorando as peças lindas q você faz ok eu ....Brasil

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

thank you

I have a bag i want to make its like a vintage hatbox carry on type case bag but im really wondering what to use as the inside to make it a more hard top type bag.

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

you can use a cellulose board(kariboard)

Thank you so much for sharing this video you have explain everything I wanted to know if chip board have another name I have been looking for it here in Abuja I could not find any

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This is really good for me. I have been learning to make tote bags using Ankara and stiffener. I guess it's time to try something different. Can I use hard velvet instead of leather?

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

yes you can

I absolutely love the way you speak!! So I just found you searching for Salpa...would this be considered fiberboard? Thank you for your explanation of these different interfacings/stiffeners...I love making bags but am not keen on using sew in foam on my purses as i like a more structured look...I have subscribed to your chanel!!! Thanks again for some great info!!!

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot, I'm happy this helped

Thank you for this, you have clarified a lot of things for me. Pls when making a structured Ankara bag, should we attach an iron -on-interface first to the fabric before fixing the interfacing to it?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Most times, u dont need iron-on interfacing before gumming it to the stiffener except maybe if the fabric soooo light then in that case you iron on some interfacing on it before going ahead to gum it to the stiffener

@Eby607

Жыл бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation thank you ma'am

Pls what type of sewing machine do you use

Wow! You are so correct. Nigerians don't ever call the correct names of items.

I am a new subscriber. Thank you for knowledge about stiiffeners😊. Please I wanted to know whether using kari board( fibre board) in the production of natural vegetable tanned leather will be flexible or easy to use

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

yes u can, but kari board itself is stiff so your bag will be stiff

Wow that really nice I learn alot Thanks 🙏 I will really wondering what is chipboard

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Yes that will be great, I appreciate everything you do... Please do u take on one on one classes? Physical training

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes I do one on one training in Yaba, Lagos Nigeria

@abolanlequadri

Жыл бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation like how

@abolanlequadri

Жыл бұрын

Like how much

You get it We Nigeria normally change name of things

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s soo true. Even when you say the real name in the market, they would correct you 😆

Hi, weldone. I love your work and I follow a lot. Please I have a question about the cylinder bed machine. Most times, the space provided isn't giving enough room for my bags n sometimes mess them up from squeezing. So I want to ask if you cut your cylinder bed table or how do I go about it to give more room for my bags.. Thanks

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Yes I used to have that problem too but I had to get someone to literally cut the table in half so I can sew big bags.

@hestyloper

Жыл бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation thank you so much for the swift response.

Hi Eris When making Ankara bags can I use other interfaces aside the iron on interface? If yes how will that work?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Of course you can. I usually use contact adhesive (evo stick) kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yoanu7Rxqcetfc4.html check out 6:00mins

I love you

And about the stiffer,i use cardboard too sometimes

Thanks am a huge fan, and I wish one day will have the opportunity to learn from you, please whats the best for ankara materials

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Actually they all work well with Ankara. Just be mindful with your gum if not it could soak through the fabric

This was helpful. Please, which of these interfaces is best to make a sturdy bag using aso-Oke fabric?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

for sturdy bags, the best option is Cellulose paper/board (kariboard/oketex)

@fatimaho337

Жыл бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation Thank you for your response, ma.

I make beaded bags and I sew inner lining for them. crystal bags are not firm and do not stand properly so I’m looking for something to add to the inner lining so when I sew it to the beaded bag it will stand

@TheErisFoundation

20 күн бұрын

U can consider using heavier iron on interface

Please what stiffeners would you recommend for denim bags?

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

depends on the design of the denim bag, using kari board/ cellulose paper will make your bag stiff then uva foam will make it softer

Thank you Ma. Which of them are washable?

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

All the foams are washable, but for the ones made from paper cannot be submerged in water.

Plz can I use the chipboad to make DYI bag or fibre board

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

You can use either, but fibre board is stiffer than chipboard

Quick question that I hope you will see and respond to! If I want to use Cellulose board buy don’t have adhesive or glue can it be sewn using a sewing machine?

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

no the adhesive is necessary

Hi dia am back again. how hard r those matirials coz here in 🇺🇬 we have the hardest and maybe coz of wat we call them

How were you able to get specialized sewing machines for your bag making? Did you have to order them from abroad?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

They’re sold here in Nigeria

Thank you for the video. I have to save it so i can come back to it. But i want to ask, can a normal sewing machine make these bags or is it strictly for industrial machines?

@user-ph3qe8fx4l

8 ай бұрын

𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝒂𝒔𝒌 😊..𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

industrial machines

Do you know where I can find the Kariboard?

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

You can try mushin market

What about the glues you use to stick these stiffeners down?

@TheErisFoundation

Ай бұрын

The normal gum shoe maker gum

Please where can I get this materials in Port Harcourt

@TheErisFoundation

8 ай бұрын

I'm not really familiar with that part of the country

Hello ! Where do you buy the cellulose board ?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

I usually get mine from a local vendor. But you could search cellulose board or fiber board on ETSY

Please using maco in a crochet bag, would it be washable please

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

yes will

What size or mm is d Kari board u use for d main body , coz sum karioboard usually make d bags very strong?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

it's usually 1mm

Very informative…thank you so much ❤❤

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

The glue you are using its called what,or which glue should i use on hessian and jute rope on bags?.❤Johannesburg

@TheErisFoundation

Ай бұрын

Contact adhesive

@tachicmaposa8719

Ай бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation Thank you so much. 🙏❤

Hi what interface is best to use for the flap

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

chi board is usually the best

Please I want to learn how to make theses bags , where is ur shop located in Lagos

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

yaba lagos

Please, what's the name of the machine you're using to see the bags?

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

cyclinder bed

Pleas where do you get your materials from

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

I get most of my materials from the Mushin Leather market here in Lagos Nigeria

Please ma what type of machine to use for beginners please 🙏

@TheErisFoundation

2 ай бұрын

you start with flat bed for simple project then move to cylinder arm as u progress

Where can i find these in the us?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

you can check etsy.com www.etsy.com/market/cellulose_board

Good morning sis

Also tell about glue

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYuMptdug9zLYqQ.html

Hi , i am making bags out of denim but I really want them to be thick and a little heavy to make them look legit , which interfacing would you recommend?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

silverbobbin.com/how-to-stiffen-fabric-permanently/

Pls am your new subscriber I want to know if you have group that you teach them, l want to learn please

@TheErisFoundation

6 ай бұрын

Welcome, we don't have a group for now 😌

Hi Eris we don't have those staff in Namibia 🇳🇦 to make hand bags watching from Namibia 🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦 I want also to design 👜 those staff is know where to be found plz help me 🤫🤭🤭

Thanks so much boss you are a beautiful woman 😍 Please do you have an online class for bag making?

@TheErisFoundation

Жыл бұрын

Not yet!

@hannahokoh6764

Жыл бұрын

@@TheErisFoundation ok