Interfacings

5.06 Interfacing

Types

Application

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What is Interfacing?

• Interfacing is a textile used on

the unseen or "wrong" side of
fabrics to make an area of a
garment or apparel item more
rigid.

• Adds shape & firmness to outer

fabric.

• Can add body to a belt, bag, or

hat.

• Prevents stretching

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Interfacing is a ______ used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics to make an area of a garment or apparel item more rigid.

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Adds shape & firmness to the outer fabric.

Where is it Used?

• Used in collars,

cuffs, lapels,
facings,
waistbands, &
under buttons &
buttonholes.

• Also used in

purses and
totebags.

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Where is interfacing used?

• collars, collards, lapels

• collars, cuffs, lapels.

• collars, cuffs, labels

• collars, cuts, lapels

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Also used in purses and tote bags.

How Much to Cut?

• Separate pattern

piece is sometimes
provided.

• If not, cut interfacing

for the facing, collar,
cuff, waistband or
other patterns that
require it.

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How Much to Cut?

• Separate pattern piece is sometimes provided.

• Separate pattern piece not provided.

• Separate color piece is sometimes provided.

Types

• Non-fusible (Sew-in)– is usually applied

to the wrong side of the garment or
facing.

• Baste ½” from fabric edge.
• Trim interfacing close to stitching.
• Trim corners on the diagonal.

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is usually applied to the wrong side of the garment or facing.

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_____½” from fabric edge

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Baste meaning?

• a technique of temporarily holding layers of fabrics together

• cooking technique that involves cooking meat with either its own juices or some type of preparation such as a sauce or marinade.

• Strong matches.

• Fusible – fused to facings with the heat of

the iron.

• Trim corners diagonally
• Trim away all seam allowances.
• Fuse, following directions.

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fused to facings with the heat of the iron.

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Trim corners _______. Trim away all seam allowances.

Tips

• Check to see how

the two fabrics
look and feel
together.

• If fusible

interfacing melts or
bubbles, the iron is
too hot.

Tips

• Choose interfacing that is slightly lighter in

weight than your outer fabric.

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Interfacing is a material used to give ____ _____ or structure to fabrics.

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It's often used in garments to give _____ or to _____ areas like the bust or waist, or in crafts to stabilize fabric for embroidery or applique.

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There are two main overarching types of interfacing: _____ and ____

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Sew-in interfacing doesn't have any ______; instead, it's usually basted to the fashion fabric before construction

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Fusible interfacing has an ________ on one side that allows you to attach it to fabric using heat.

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1. Cut the interfacing pieces slightly smaller than the _____ _____they will be reinforcing. This will prevent the interfacing from peeking out from under the seam allowance and fusing to your ironing surface or your iron.

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1. Sew the ___ ______ together either by hand or machine using a straight stitch and a moderate stitch length. Sew along all four sides of each interfacing piece, making sure not to snag any other layers as you go.

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When it comes to weight, interfacing should generally be the same as the fabric, or a ____ ______.

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When you pre-shrink interfacing, you're basically ____-_____ it.

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Common Interfacing Applications?

• Stretch Fabric

• Woven Dress or Top

• Textured Fabric

• Structured Bag

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Interfacing Considerations.

• Weight

• Pre-Shrinking

  
  

• Water

• Seam