Interfacing is a material that’s used to add body and rigidity to another fabric, by stitching or gluing it to the wrong side. Sooner or later, you’re going to use it and you’re probably going to curse about it a lot, but it’s a lifesaver in many ways. It adds body to floppy fabrics, adds… Read More »
ShirTailor is a brand name interfacing made by Pellon. It’s a fusible, non-woven interfacing made specifically for shirt collars, cuffs and button plackets. Despite the fact that it’s a non-woven, the manufacturers claim it has a lengthwise grain and a modicum of cross-grain stretch, so you want to pay attention to that when you’re cutting.… Read More »
Horsehair? I mean, really… horsehair? Well, yes…and no. Horsehair – sometimes called horsehair canvas or hair canvas – is a sturdy, woven interfacing wit a coarse texture. Despite having “canvas” in the name, it’s not a thick material, although it feels pretty rough to the touch. This isn’t something you want next to your skin.… Read More »
I want to take a moment to talk about a very nasty, very specific pitfall awaiting new sewists: fusible canvas. Some commercial patterns out there will tell you that you need it for making a jacket and, hey, it makes sense. You use hair canvas interfacing to give a shape to a jacket. There are… Read More »
Although it’s often put in the same aisle with the interfacings, stabilizers aren’t quite the same beast. Interfacings always become a permanent part of your garment, but portions of stabilizers are removed after serving their purpose. Stabilizer – it’s exactly what it sounds like – it’s something you use to strengthen fabric while you’re sewing it. Stabilizers… Read More »
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