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.
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.
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🧶
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'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! 😊
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! :)
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!
@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!😊
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 - 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.
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?
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?
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?
Does anyone know where I can get inexpensive fusible interfacing? I need a large amount and the prices are running high during the covtd virus. i used to pay 49 cents per yard to use for sweatshirt quilts. Thank you.
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. :)
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.
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.
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.
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've watched a few videos on using fusible interfacing and heat with a damp cloth over top is used. Could you just use the steam setting on the iron instead?
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
In the middle of a fusible interfacing crisis and Professor Pincushion's video saved the day. Thank you so much for creating this channel. 💕
Perfect explanation 😍. I'm new to sewing and making clothes and definitely need to know the basics
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 ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much ! I love how clearly you explain things and the camera angles are awesome
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 :)
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! :)
Another wonderful video that answered the precise processes I had questions about. thank you!
Once again your explanations are really clear. This takes the mystery out of most interfacing applications. Thank you! Kathy
This is incredibly informative, comprehensive and organized. Thanks!!!
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
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!
Great tutorial! This is so useful for a beginner sewer like me. Keep it up!
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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.
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!
I really appreciate this video! It was just what I needed !!
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.
Thank you for a really good clear explanation.
This is great. Perfect. Thank you
another great tutorial. just what i need. thanks !
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!
I got some new interfacing and I’m trying to look up if I’m using it right lol so this is helpful
Great tutorial. Comparing them all in one place - thanks for the info...dee
Thanks, Dee! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
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Very helpful. Thank you.
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 :(
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Truly Great help..!! Now I know wat type of interface to buy..!! So, thank you very much..!!
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I’m trying to start making dog bandanas and bows as a TRUE beginner. Thanks for this video!!
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'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! 😊
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! :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your vids are very informative, and very in depth!
I'm so glad you found our tutorials helpful :)
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!
thank u!!
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for the great explanation.
@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!😊
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 - 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
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?
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?
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.
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. :)
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What interfacing should u use for satin?!
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Which interfacing fabric is best to install grommets into denim?
I just want to add got people doing tailoring. You can use special Interfacing iron on or sewn on for tailoring.
Does anyone know where I can get inexpensive fusible interfacing?
I need a large amount and the prices are running high during the covtd virus.
i used to pay 49 cents per yard to use for sweatshirt quilts. Thank you.
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.
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.
Any reason why my interfacing just won't stick on any fabric? It sticks in one area but not another and it is pretty definitely fusible
Hello new to interfacing, question I work with embroidery and seed beads. What kind of interfacing should I be using?
I was always undcer the impression that you used a cloth between the iron and the interfacing.
Good morning. Can you piece interfacing on Jean material?
hi where i can find the second example and what the name of the pack.?
thanks for this informative video.😊 can i use both fusible and sewn in interfacing for cotton bags and small pouches?
Yes you can!
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Just what I need. Thanks a million.
Elisbeth Adiari So glad you found it helpful :)
Could I used fuseable on acrylic wool?
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.
So you pre-treat the fabric correct? Not the fusible interfacing?
Hi, what is the fabric you said after knit fabric? Is it craft fabric?
Could I use muslin fabric for interface?
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.
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/
does fusible interfacing work with silk?
Would you suggest, wash all fabrics before starting to sew?
I've watched a few videos on using fusible interfacing and heat with a damp cloth over top is used. Could you just use the steam setting on the iron instead?
I'd still use a press cloth as it helps protective the fabric when using such a high heat