This is extremely useful! I goggle interfacing and asked some questions and I wasn’t pleased with some of the answers . Your video is perfect 👌 and you are a great help for newbies like me to sewing . Thank You soooo very much ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is exactly what I was looking for. I had 4 years of fashion school and not once did we go over sew in interfacing. I made a dress (synthetic fabric, two different colours of thread criss crossing eachother giving a different colour to the fabric depending on where the light hits it but still matte) that I had interfaced parts of. They took well, the bond was strong. I had that dress on the hanger for 5 years, never worn or laundered after being sewn. And now when I wanted to wear it for a wedding the interfacing has peeled off at some places. This hasn't happened to natural fibre pieces that have also been hanging for 5 years. It's just this dress made of this odd material. After reading a bit I discovered that not all fabrics take fusible interfacing well. Now I decided to spare myself the headache and always use a sew-in interfacing on synthetic fabrics. I've never had any complaints with fusibles on cotton or similar fibres.
I'm new to sewing and sewing videos. I got to say that so far you're videos are the best. You explain things so well and show how it's done so well. You're thoroughly covering the basics I need to know as I seek to embark on my sewing journey. Thank you!
Thanks so much! This is the best explanation, you explained the need for sew in that I didn’t realize, and it makes total sense! Also basting stitches Always confused me. I assumed they had to be taken out but now I realize they don’t if it’s between the seam allowance! Thank you!!
Thank you. I just finished fusing. I used parchment paper on the edges once I got some glue on my iron. Luckily I also have the tube of stuff to remove the glue which I reused each time the parchment didn't fully cover the fusible. The Pellon instructions advised to have the interfacing on the bottim during fusing but the fashion fabric didn't line up perfectly on the top. Thank you for lots of good info. Good job!
You can, but sometimes I purposely cut my interfacing smaller than my fabric piece and that makes it hard to line up right. I haven't had any issues so far, fusing with the interfacing on top.
THANK YOU!!!!! I have NO idea what I'm doing, but I decided to make some masks for Joanns to distribute to medical personnel. Outstanding job in explaining 💖💖My first passion is yarn🧶
Sorry, can't help but laugh at one hater that keeps on commenting on your video and is totally ignored by you and the rest. Anyway, your video is very helpful.
Hate like that is normally jealously, so sad really. They have alienated themselves, so sad. It is so important to have a positive attitude in life. We are all fortunate to have this video to assist us. Professor Pincushion is accurate, doesn't waste time with foolish talk, and is very professional. Thank you Professor Pincushion. Have a wonderful day everyone, especially the hater. SUBSCRIBING.
I'm planning on making a tote bag and I want the base of the bag to be sturdy. What kind of interfacing would you recommend I use? I will be using a Cotton Canvas for the bag's fabric. Btw, thanks a lot for this video! 😊
Could I use interfacing for a whole garment to get it to feel more sable and professional? Because whenever I make something it always seems thin and very handmade (in a bad way). Help please?
Thank you for this, I'm trying to make the patchwork quilted plague doctor mask with no quilting or interfacing experience. And I'm not getting more supplies so I'm using ugly fabric and old sweatshirt for interfacing and batting, respectively. Fingers crossed :(
Great video but what do you mean by treat the fabric? Wash without softener? and I did this on the wool/steam setting and it wouldn’t fuse. I did it without the damp cloth second time and it fused a little bit.
I am brand new to sewing with interfacing. Brand new as in I have never done it before. Please excuse the ignorance of these questions: 1) do you add interfacing to both pieces of fabric? Like if I were to make a tote both pieces of fabric would get interfacing? 2) after adding the interfacing would I sew both pieces of fabric together or iron both pieces together?
It's usually just one fabric...but it really depends on how stiff you want the final outcome of the project to be. Interfacing only has the fusible glue on one side so you can't iron two pieces of fabric together using the fusible interfacing. If you wanted to do something like that, you would use fusible webbing which is a web of glue that usually has a paper backing, allowing you to fuse it to one fabric, peel off the paper and then fuse it to another fabric. It will also stiffen the fabric but it's main use is for doing applique, not for stabilizing fabric. I hope that answers your questions.
Another great tutorial - thanks for sharing! Some quick questions about woven fusible interfacing: Does it tend to shrink in the finished item? Do you / can you prewash? How do you compensate for shrinkage if you don't prewash?
According to the Pellon literature I've read, you need to precare all woven interfacing, even the fusible. If it were me and I were to throw it in the dryer, I would use a low heat or let it air dry. There's no way to adjust for shrinking after you fuse it to fabric and it could shrink and warp the look of your fabric.
interfacing is for stabilizing fabrics, basically making the fabric stiffer which you want for things like collars, cuffs or button bands. lining is just another fabric that goes on the inside of the garment to make it look nicer and more finished.
@ProfessorPincushion I'm fixing a torn sweatshirt by hand sewing it and was curious if I could use the iron on interfacing behind it when I'm done to keep it secured..? If so what type would be the best? Thank you!😊
For collars and such that stretch, would we cut the interfacing to allow stretch or cut opposite so the collar doesn’t stretch. Because you said to cut interfacing same as fabric. also when would you use woven cotton vs wove polyester? Is there a difference?
Great video. You did a really good job explaining without dragging out the information. I do have a question though..... I'll start by admitting I'm not a sewer but I would like to know if visible interfacing would work in place of a rug pad? I ask because we just let in hardwood floors and our large entry rug has a rough backing that we don't want scratching our floors. It seems like a heavy, fusible interesting might be a good solution but I just don't know how well it would hold up, especially since I wouldn't be sandwiching it between two fabrics.
hmmmm....i probably would't. It's actually pretty thin and I think if the rug rubs against it a lot, it might start to tear. Also the glue bubbles don't really protrude that much so I don't know if it'll really keep the rug from slipping and bunching up. I also had rug issues as well on my flooring and discovered that this type of padding work the best for me: www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Superior-Hard-Surface-and-Carpet-Rug-Pad-3-x-5/2498434/product.html I no longer get the bunching or traveling rug. I hope that helps! :)
I have pattern layout directions calling for the interfacing to be right side down. Since I'm using fusible interfacing, is the glue side considered the right side?
you can use a light to midweight fusible interfacing. I would press your fabric prior to applying the interfacing. With the interfacing attached (which acts as a stabilizer) it'll probably wrinkle less in that area.
if i was using silk organza interfacing with linen would I sew it in or does in fuse? I am making a linen dress and heard silk organza was best. Should I interface the entire dress?
ChelseyHijabLove you would baste it to the piece that you want to add extra stabilization like a collar. If it were me, I would not do the whole dress. :)
Question; would you recommend black interfacing on a thin material if your skin is dark as well? (like a black bra instead of a white bra on a black person) ? Thank you
I think it would depend on where the interfacing is going. If it's on a facing, then yes, this is probably a good idea. If it's going in a collar, then I would try my best to match the fabric.
I could use your help, if possible, please. I used heavyweight fusible interfacing on a lined, fabric envelope, but after turning it through, the outer fabric is all wrinkled. It looks like the bond between the cotton fabric, and the interfacing, didn't hold. It was very smooth, well adhered, and fully cooled. Would you please know why this happened, and more importantly, can it be put right? I have several more of these fabric envelopes to make, and this was just the first. Thanks in advance, x
New subscriber here; so glad I found this informative video! Question: for making cotton face masks, which interfacing would you recommend just as an added protective layer that still allows for breathing? Is it safe to breath fusible interfacing? I’m confused by all the different #’s when I search online. Thank you 😊
I can’t find lightweight fusible interfacing, in stock anywhere online...people making masks a bought it all. I have a bunch of blouses to make and I can’t. I had to ask some quilters if they had any, so they gave me some sew in interfacing. Yayy. But not enough to do all my clothing projects.
I'm trying to make a patch out of a tshirt I can't part with so I can sew it on a denim vest. Should I be using heavyweight non woven? I'm very new to sewing. Thank you in advance!
Hi, for sewing silk woven fabric, Can I just apply a layer of non woven interface at the seams and not the whole back end of the garment. Will atitching with interface at the seems prevent frayong of the silk?
+Sandie Sepulveda check to make sure if the fabric is dry clean only or not. If it is dry clean only, you'll only want to use the sew-in interfacing. For home decorating fabric, I'd probably use the heavy weight interfacing
Im working on my first blouse using light fabric and realised ive chosen wrong interfacing (thick one). Want to change it with the right one, but can i unattache it without ruining the fabric? Please help :(
I have a question: I am making a detachable mandarin collar for a shirt and I am wondering the best type of interfacing to use. The one I have is a fusible interfacing and I don't feel that that is stiff enough, yet a lot of the ones I looked at at the fabric store were too stiff and would crease every time I bent it. Any ideas?
I would probably use the shirt tailor fusible webbing by pellon. It does get a little stiffer once it's fused and it should be enough to get the collar to stand up without flopping over. :)
Hello, what does it mean (front facing) cut 2 of fabric & interfacing and (front interfacing) cut 2 of interfacing on the same pattern piece? Confusing.
+Lisa Willis hmmmm...so a single pattern piece is asking for 2 fabric, 2 interfacing, and then 2 interfacing again? Can you use our Ask a Question forum on professorpincushion.com and post an image for me to look at? We'll figure this out! :)
Very helpful! I’m working on a project making fabric storage boxes with peltex f71 and the pattern allows you to adjust for the size box you need. To make the size box I need the piece of peltex would need to be 28” versus the 20” sold by the yard. Is there any way to join peltex or is there a better product I should consider using? Thanks for any advice and again very good tutorial on interfacing... much appreciated.
hmmmm....if you're using fusible interfacing, I would just iron them side by side on the fabric, it's not ideal but I think it's better than overlapping them.
Hello! Can I use two different weight of fusible interfacing in one mask? Medium 931 weight fused to the front cotton and 845 lite fused to the inside back cotton? I ask because two layers of medium are hard to breath though. But, I want the stiffness that an interfacing provides on the inside as well. I have a lot of 931 so, just trying to figure out my options. Thank you for your expertise!
I'm going to attempt to make a roller blind out of crushed velvet! I was going to purchase one but they are very expensive! I was wondering what weight should i use? I heard you saying don't use the fusible interfacing on velvet, would this apply to a roller blind? any advice would be greatly appreciated.
it really depends on the content of the fabric. When you buy the fabric, check the information tag and see if it can be ironed. If it says "do not iron" or "line dry" then I don't think you should. I probably wouldn't recommend using fusible interfacing on crushed velvet though. You might damage the fibers from the heat of the iron.
What would you suggest for interfacing a leather watch strap? Something that I can put between two leather layers without making it too thick, medium or lightweight?
interfacing isn't usually used on leather. I think in the case of a watch strap, they're just using a thicker leather and you'll need a really heavy duty machine to do that kind of sewing.
I have a down comforter that needs repair. My cats constantly damage it with their claws, so I live sewing my comforter and vacuuming my floors. I was planning on using a light interfacing to repair all the holes, but you mentioned that the light interfacing doesn't last to long, will it make sense for me to use any other type of interfacing to cover the holes? If not, can you please suggest any other repair methods? Thanks! =)
+Leana Dominguez You can use interfacing, but maybe use the interfacing that has more of a fabric texture to it. I think it's a called tailor interfacing. It's in the same section of the regular interfacing
In the middle of a fusible interfacing crisis and Professor Pincushion's video saved the day. Thank you so much for creating this channel. 💕
Thank you so much for this video! As someone who doesn't really have anyone in the family who sews, tutorials like this are a big help
This is extremely useful! I goggle interfacing and asked some questions and I wasn’t pleased with some of the answers .
Your video is perfect 👌 and you are a great help for newbies like me to sewing . Thank You soooo very much ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is exactly what I was looking for.
I had 4 years of fashion school and not once did we go over sew in interfacing.
I made a dress (synthetic fabric, two different colours of thread criss crossing eachother giving a different colour to the fabric depending on where the light hits it but still matte) that I had interfaced parts of. They took well, the bond was strong.
I had that dress on the hanger for 5 years, never worn or laundered after being sewn. And now when I wanted to wear it for a wedding the interfacing has peeled off at some places.
This hasn't happened to natural fibre pieces that have also been hanging for 5 years. It's just this dress made of this odd material.
After reading a bit I discovered that not all fabrics take fusible interfacing well.
Now I decided to spare myself the headache and always use a sew-in interfacing on synthetic fabrics.
I've never had any complaints with fusibles on cotton or similar fibres.
I'm so glad you found our tutorial helpful :)
Perfect explanation 😍. I'm new to sewing and making clothes and definitely need to know the basics
You have a gift for teaching! thank you for letting us all see your wealth of sewing knowledge.
+Edith Kiss thanks for the kind words. so glad you find our tutorials helpful :)
I'm new to sewing and sewing videos. I got to say that so far you're videos are the best. You explain things so well and show how it's done so well. You're thoroughly covering the basics I need to know as I seek to embark on my sewing journey. Thank you!
thanks for the kind words! :)
Thanks so much! This is the best explanation, you explained the need for sew in that I didn’t realize, and it makes total sense! Also basting stitches Always confused me. I assumed they had to be taken out but now I realize they don’t if it’s between the seam allowance! Thank you!!
Im a beginning sewer and I found this is helpful, thank you!
Thank you. I just finished fusing. I used parchment paper on the edges once I got some glue on my iron. Luckily I also have the tube of stuff to remove the glue which I reused each time the parchment didn't fully cover the fusible. The Pellon instructions advised to have the interfacing on the bottim during fusing but the fashion fabric didn't line up perfectly on the top.
Thank you for lots of good info. Good job!
You can, but sometimes I purposely cut my interfacing smaller than my fabric piece and that makes it hard to line up right. I haven't had any issues so far, fusing with the interfacing on top.
Thanks , i am still learning the different type of which interfacing to use on which type of fabric. I am glad i have come to know from your guidance
Once again your explanations are really clear. This takes the mystery out of most interfacing applications. Thank you! Kathy
Thank you so much ! I love how clearly you explain things and the camera angles are awesome
This is incredibly informative, comprehensive and organized. Thanks!!!
Another wonderful video that answered the precise processes I had questions about. thank you!
THANK YOU!!!!! I have NO idea what I'm doing, but I decided to make some masks for Joanns to distribute to medical personnel. Outstanding job in explaining 💖💖My first passion is yarn🧶
Can I ask which, if any, interfacing you decided to use for masks (I’m assuming for use with cotton masks). Thanks!
It took me too long to find this video because I was searching for “backing” (face palm) thank you for the information I’ve been needing!!❤
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This is exactly what I needed, I'm doing a handbag, so thank you!
Your details and explanation are so well done,and I thank you
I love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them!!!
I got some new interfacing and I’m trying to look up if I’m using it right lol so this is helpful
Thank you! Just what I needed - a clear and thorough introduction :)
Sorry, can't help but laugh at one hater that keeps on commenting on your video and is totally ignored by you and the rest.
Anyway, your video is very helpful.
I'm glad you found our tutorial helpful :)
@Carlos Wren sounds like a bot but idk?
Hate like that is normally jealously, so sad really. They have alienated themselves, so sad. It is so important to have a positive attitude in life. We are all fortunate to have this video to assist us. Professor Pincushion is accurate, doesn't waste time with foolish talk, and is very professional. Thank you Professor Pincushion. Have a wonderful day everyone, especially the hater. SUBSCRIBING.
Great video. I've been subscribed for years and have watched many of your videos and liked them. This one is a favorite.
Truly Great help..!! Now I know wat type of interface to buy..!! So, thank you very much..!!
Great tutorial! This is so useful for a beginner sewer like me. Keep it up!
I love ALL your videos!! They are informative, clear, and concise. Thank you!!
thank you so much for the kind words!
Thank you for the guidance. So very helpful!
I'm planning on making a tote bag and I want the base of the bag to be sturdy. What kind of interfacing would you recommend I use? I will be using a Cotton Canvas for the bag's fabric. Btw, thanks a lot for this video! 😊
Could I use interfacing for a whole garment to get it to feel more sable and professional? Because whenever I make something it always seems thin and very handmade (in a bad way). Help please?
+Lozzy Lemon Instead of interfacing, I would use an underlining or lining. That should add a little more weight and make it look more professional. :)
I’m trying to start making dog bandanas and bows as a TRUE beginner. Thanks for this video!!
This was so helpful! Thank you so much!
Great tutorial. Comparing them all in one place - thanks for the info...dee
Thanks, Dee! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you for this, I'm trying to make the patchwork quilted plague doctor mask with no quilting or interfacing experience. And I'm not getting more supplies so I'm using ugly fabric and old sweatshirt for interfacing and batting, respectively. Fingers crossed :(
I really appreciate this video! It was just what I needed !!
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Great video but what do you mean by treat the fabric? Wash without softener? and I did this on the wool/steam setting and it wouldn’t fuse. I did it without the damp cloth second time and it fused a little bit.
I am brand new to sewing with interfacing. Brand new as in I have never done it before. Please excuse the ignorance of these questions: 1) do you add interfacing to both pieces of fabric? Like if I were to make a tote both pieces of fabric would get interfacing? 2) after adding the interfacing would I sew both pieces of fabric together or iron both pieces together?
It's usually just one fabric...but it really depends on how stiff you want the final outcome of the project to be. Interfacing only has the fusible glue on one side so you can't iron two pieces of fabric together using the fusible interfacing. If you wanted to do something like that, you would use fusible webbing which is a web of glue that usually has a paper backing, allowing you to fuse it to one fabric, peel off the paper and then fuse it to another fabric. It will also stiffen the fabric but it's main use is for doing applique, not for stabilizing fabric. I hope that answers your questions.
This is the most professional instructional video Thank you!!
Fias Piers Thank you so much for the kind words
Thank you for a really good clear explanation.
This helped me so much. I love all your videos. Thank you.
thank u i'll go back to my sewing space with more knowledge now
Another great tutorial - thanks for sharing! Some quick questions about woven fusible interfacing: Does it tend to shrink in the finished item? Do you / can you prewash? How do you compensate for shrinkage if you don't prewash?
According to the Pellon literature I've read, you need to precare all woven interfacing, even the fusible. If it were me and I were to throw it in the dryer, I would use a low heat or let it air dry. There's no way to adjust for shrinking after you fuse it to fabric and it could shrink and warp the look of your fabric.
Thank you!
Elena Langlois
Very useful video on interfacing and very good explanation too.Thanks.
Madam, pls.tell me,what is the difference between
' lining' and 'interfacing'?
interfacing is for stabilizing fabrics, basically making the fabric stiffer which you want for things like collars, cuffs or button bands. lining is just another fabric that goes on the inside of the garment to make it look nicer and more finished.
Excellent !
Just wanted I needed! Thank you!
Just what I was looking for! Great video as always. :-)
I just want to add got people doing tailoring. You can use special Interfacing iron on or sewn on for tailoring.
@ProfessorPincushion
I'm fixing a torn sweatshirt by hand sewing it and was curious if I could use the iron on interfacing behind it when I'm done to keep it secured..? If so what type would be the best? Thank you!😊
For collars and such that stretch, would we cut the interfacing to allow stretch or cut opposite so the collar doesn’t stretch. Because you said to cut interfacing same as fabric.
also when would you use woven cotton vs wove polyester? Is there a difference?
This is great. Perfect. Thank you
Just what I needed, thanks!
Great video. You did a really good job explaining without dragging out the information. I do have a question though..... I'll start by admitting I'm not a sewer but I would like to know if visible interfacing would work in place of a rug pad? I ask because we just let in hardwood floors and our large entry rug has a rough backing that we don't want scratching our floors. It seems like a heavy, fusible interesting might be a good solution but I just don't know how well it would hold up, especially since I wouldn't be sandwiching it between two fabrics.
hmmmm....i probably would't. It's actually pretty thin and I think if the rug rubs against it a lot, it might start to tear. Also the glue bubbles don't really protrude that much so I don't know if it'll really keep the rug from slipping and bunching up. I also had rug issues as well on my flooring and discovered that this type of padding work the best for me: www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Superior-Hard-Surface-and-Carpet-Rug-Pad-3-x-5/2498434/product.html I no longer get the bunching or traveling rug. I hope that helps! :)
thanks for this informative video.😊 can i use both fusible and sewn in interfacing for cotton bags and small pouches?
Yes you can!
I have pattern layout directions calling for the interfacing to be right side down. Since I'm using fusible interfacing, is the glue side considered the right side?
Do you have any recommendations for using interfacing with easily wrinkled fabrics like linen? Loved the video! Super informative!
you can use a light to midweight fusible interfacing. I would press your fabric prior to applying the interfacing. With the interfacing attached (which acts as a stabilizer) it'll probably wrinkle less in that area.
What interfacing should u use for satin?!
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if i was using silk organza interfacing with linen would I sew it in or does in fuse? I am making a linen dress and heard silk organza was best. Should I interface the entire dress?
ChelseyHijabLove you would baste it to the piece that you want to add extra stabilization like a collar. If it were me, I would not do the whole dress. :)
thank you
Great video. I have been sewing for years and it's always great to find such a great videos to brush up on my sewing skills.
Question; would you recommend black interfacing on a thin material if your skin is dark as well? (like a black bra instead of a white bra on a black person) ?
Thank you
I think it would depend on where the interfacing is going. If it's on a facing, then yes, this is probably a good idea. If it's going in a collar, then I would try my best to match the fabric.
clear and so much information. thank you
Such a Good video ! Thanks :)
I was always undcer the impression that you used a cloth between the iron and the interfacing.
Hello new to interfacing, question I work with embroidery and seed beads. What kind of interfacing should I be using?
I could use your help, if possible, please. I used heavyweight fusible interfacing on a lined, fabric envelope, but after turning it through, the outer fabric is all wrinkled. It looks like the bond between the cotton fabric, and the interfacing, didn't hold. It was very smooth, well adhered, and fully cooled. Would you please know why this happened, and more importantly, can it be put right? I have several more of these fabric envelopes to make, and this was just the first. Thanks in advance, x
did you do a good press after turning right side out? You should still be able to press it
Good morning. Can you piece interfacing on Jean material?
New subscriber here; so glad I found this informative video!
Question: for making cotton face masks, which interfacing would you recommend just as an added protective layer that still allows for breathing? Is it safe to breath fusible interfacing? I’m confused by all the different #’s when I search online. Thank you 😊
here is a good resource. The material recommendations are in the pattern packet. masksnow.org/patterns/3-layer-pattern/
Would you suggest, wash all fabrics before starting to sew?
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I can’t find lightweight fusible interfacing, in stock anywhere online...people making masks a bought it all. I have a bunch of blouses to make and I can’t. I had to ask some quilters if they had any, so they gave me some sew in interfacing. Yayy. But not enough to do all my clothing projects.
I'm trying to make a patch out of a tshirt I can't part with so I can sew it on a denim vest. Should I be using heavyweight non woven? I'm very new to sewing. Thank you in advance!
Hi, for sewing silk woven fabric, Can I just apply a layer of non woven interface at the seams and not the whole back end of the garment. Will atitching with interface at the seems prevent frayong of the silk?
another great tutorial. just what i need. thanks !
Thanks, the video was very informative.
Awesome information! Which interfacing would be great for making bowties?
I would use at least a midweight interfacing. You want it to have a little body but it doesn't need to be too stiff.
Hi, what is the fabric you said after knit fabric? Is it craft fabric?
Great video I am doing some tie-backs for my sister in law for her curtains. I have home décor fabric. what do you recommend for interfacing ??
+Sandie Sepulveda check to make sure if the fabric is dry clean only or not. If it is dry clean only, you'll only want to use the sew-in interfacing. For home decorating fabric, I'd probably use the heavy weight interfacing
thank you. this will help
you are a good teacher. Thank you
Im working on my first blouse using light fabric and realised ive chosen wrong interfacing (thick one). Want to change it with the right one, but can i unattache it without ruining the fabric? Please help :(
I don't think it'll come up easily. I would just cut out new collar pieces (hopefully, it's only something small like a collar)
I have a question: I am making a detachable mandarin collar for a shirt and I am wondering the best type of interfacing to use. The one I have is a fusible interfacing and I don't feel that that is stiff enough, yet a lot of the ones I looked at at the fabric store were too stiff and would crease every time I bent it. Any ideas?
I would probably use the shirt tailor fusible webbing by pellon. It does get a little stiffer once it's fused and it should be enough to get the collar to stand up without flopping over. :)
+Professor Pincushion thanks so much!
So you pre-treat the fabric correct? Not the fusible interfacing?
So informative! Thanks x
Hello, what does it mean (front facing) cut 2 of fabric & interfacing and (front interfacing) cut 2 of interfacing on the same pattern piece? Confusing.
+Lisa Willis hmmmm...so a single pattern piece is asking for 2 fabric, 2 interfacing, and then 2 interfacing again? Can you use our Ask a Question forum on professorpincushion.com and post an image for me to look at? We'll figure this out! :)
Very helpful! I’m working on a project making fabric storage boxes with peltex f71 and the pattern allows you to adjust for the size box you need. To make the size box I need the piece of peltex would need to be 28” versus the 20” sold by the yard. Is there any way to join peltex or is there a better product I should consider using? Thanks for any advice and again very good tutorial on interfacing... much appreciated.
hmmmm....if you're using fusible interfacing, I would just iron them side by side on the fabric, it's not ideal but I think it's better than overlapping them.
Professor Pincushion yea that may work. Thanks for the idea ;)
Very helpful 👌 thanks 😊
Hello! Can I use two different weight of fusible interfacing in one mask? Medium 931 weight fused to the front cotton and 845 lite fused to the inside back cotton? I ask because two layers of medium are hard to breath though. But, I want the stiffness that an interfacing provides on the inside as well. I have a lot of 931 so, just trying to figure out my options. Thank you for your expertise!
Could I used fuseable on acrylic wool?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Is it okay to use scraps of fusible interfacing on a piece of fabric? I always end up with scraps and right now it's sometimes hard to find in stores.
Which interfacing fabric is best to install grommets into denim?
does fusible interfacing work with silk?
Really helpful. Thank you
Very helpful, thankyou 😊
do I need to use interfacing on heavyweight cotton canvas? I am using a traditional jiu jitsu gi pattern for martial arts not for costume. thank you.
you can probably get away with no interfacing with that type of fabric
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for the great explanation.
I'm going to attempt to make a roller blind out of crushed velvet! I was going to purchase one but they are very expensive! I was wondering what weight should i use? I heard you saying don't use the fusible interfacing on velvet, would this apply to a roller blind? any advice would be greatly appreciated.
it really depends on the content of the fabric. When you buy the fabric, check the information tag and see if it can be ironed. If it says "do not iron" or "line dry" then I don't think you should. I probably wouldn't recommend using fusible interfacing on crushed velvet though. You might damage the fibers from the heat of the iron.
What would you suggest for interfacing a leather watch strap? Something that I can put between two leather layers without making it too thick, medium or lightweight?
interfacing isn't usually used on leather. I think in the case of a watch strap, they're just using a thicker leather and you'll need a really heavy duty machine to do that kind of sewing.
Which one would you recommend to make a mask. Good to know during this time
ruclips.net/video/J0HnaWUIyzg/видео.html get the 3-layer mask pattern from masksnow.org . It tells you what materials you need.
I have a down comforter that needs repair. My cats constantly damage it with their claws, so I live sewing my comforter and vacuuming my floors.
I was planning on using a light interfacing to repair all the holes, but you mentioned that the light interfacing doesn't last to long, will it make sense for me to use any other type of interfacing to cover the holes? If not, can you please suggest any other repair methods?
Thanks! =)
+Leana Dominguez You can use interfacing, but maybe use the interfacing that has more of a fabric texture to it. I think it's a called tailor interfacing. It's in the same section of the regular interfacing
+Professor Pincushion Thank you =)