Timtex

Does anyone know if there is a store that sells timtex? i can find it online but would just like to purchase if possible. thank you in advance.

I thought Timtex wasn't made any more.  I use Peltex instead, which I get at Joanns.

Timtex is actually back, but I'm not sure where to get it other than online. 

http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1291
http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1258

I've only seen prepackaged pieces not by the yard.I buy Stiffy made by Long Creek Mills that is very similar to Timtex.

Wow thats very pricey. I wonder if its really improved. I pay $1.29 per yard for Stiffy.I buy a 35 yd bolt at a time.
What type of peltex is similar to Timtex?

pardon my ignorance on this matter but i have been searching for "hardcore" interfacing for awhile. i just heard about timtex and need it for projects.
my question is;  are the others, stiffy and peltex,as heavy as timtex? is one easier to work with than another?

I have used both Timtex and Peltex, but prefer Peltex.  In my little experience, I find Peltex easier to sew through and the final result is neater- not as much wrinkles or bubling as the Timtex.  I know people love the Timtex and maybe I need to give it another try, but for now I use the Peltex.

You can get the super heavy interfacing at JoAnn's I like the stuff that sticks on both sides when you iron it. I have used it with great success on the bottom of a bag to keep it from drooping. Be careful if you are sewing over it. Go slowly so you don't break a needle - it's tough stuff.

hello page. which brand and weight are you buying at joanns? thank you for all your responses. maybe i need to try several diferent samples to see which one will work best? this can be so confusing.

At JoAnn's, there's Pellon (which has weights like 30, 40, 50...), and then there's Peltex, which is like super thick Pellon.  But I haven't seen weights for Peltex. 

Irene, I'm glad to know about bubbling with Timtex.  I too have heard people rave about Timtex and I've been sad I haven't been able to find it.  Perhaps I'll be satisfied using my Peltex (I do like the nice smooth results it produces).

Good advice!  I frequently seem to "under" interface, if that makes sense.  Have any of you done layers of interfacing , or would that even work? 

The stiffy is nonfusible. Is everybody talking about only fusibles? I like one that is able to be crushed & smooth out the wrinkles. Is there any ceretain # with peltex that can do that?

The Peltex stuff I use is sew-in.  I actually prefer non-fusible interfacing.  I hate bubbles. 

Sure you could use layers of interfacing.  I think in one of her patterns, Amy Butler actually instructs you to use a double layer in bag handle. 

Also for more info on interfacing, here's a great SMS blog post: <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=154> Interfacing Guide with Amy Butler.[/url]  It's packed with great info that I refer to often.