really really stiff interfacing for a purse?

does anyone have any suggestions for really, really stiff interfacing for a purse that is not fusible?  I've tried the fusible kind but it always ends up wrinkling.  Thanks.  Rita

Try whatever you've been using in the non-fusible versions.  All the Pellon stuff comes in non-fusible.  You can get decor bond, fusible fleece, peltex all in non-fusible, they just might have different names/numbers.  Ask to go behind the counter at the craft store and feel all the "sew in" interfacings.  That's what you're looking for!  Good luck!

buckram. but you can't get it wet.

I have a bunch of fusible timtex and sometimes I will fuse it to muslin or something and then use it like it is a sew in.

Buckram is a good option.But thats true that its better not to get it wet.............but even if you do its not really that bad!!!!

I'm sorry I got sidetracked on another project, but thanks for all the suggestions.  I will certainly check them out.

What a GREAT idea! I came in search of an alternate to using Craft Fuse on a lining of a purse that I'm getting ready to make because I also don't care for the wrinkling/dimpling look that a stiff fusible interfacing gives to the project once it's fused on. It's not a problem with the actual fusing of the interfacing...it goes on smoothly and evenly, it just looks wrinkly later.

Anyhow....I'm going to use your method with the Craft Fuse and see what happens.

Thanks for the help,

Dee in FL

Thank you ladies. I came here to find an answer to just this irritating issue in purse making. Even if the fusible interfacting looks good at first, once you tug the stiff bag right-side-out, it ALWAYS dimples. It's a shame because I like how taut the fusible can make the fabric look - not sure that can be achieved with sew-in. Oh, I did read Amy Butler's interfacing guide here on SewMama:
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=154 I'd really like to know how the experts manage the fusible with such smooth results.

I have found that the more steam that I use with fusible interfacing, the less post-construction wrinkling and puckering that I get.  Therefore, I've been using the steam setting on my iron, as well as a moist tea towel as a press cloth.  In addition, I press the interfacing rather that iron it...which I'm sure everyone has heard many times.   It seems to make a huge difference for my projects.  Another idea I've used is interfacing the lining fabric as opposed to the feature fabric. 

I believe sew-in interfacing may be the most dependable method for producing pucker-free projects.