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Interfacing is an extra layer of material usually placed where the garment
need to be doubled or needs extra thickness. it adds stiffness and
strength.
Interfacing is necessary for
garment making. It will not be seen on the garment however, it makes
a large difference on how the garment looks, feels, and wears. If it
is not applied correctly, it can ruin the garment.
Interfacing helps support, control,
or produce the shape of a garment. It comes in different weights,
to be used on different types of fabric. Light weight interfacing can be
included in seams, however, heavier interfacings should be trimmed just
inside the fitting line. The thickness if kept in the seams will
give an unprofessional and bulky look to the garment and the seams will
not lie flat when pressed.
Interfacing is attached to the
wrong side of a garment. Most interfacings are sewn (basted) on.
In today's dress making and design technology, one can buy iron-on
interfacing making it much easier to attach to a garment piece.
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You can not
see the interfacing on this handmade jacket, however,
interfacing was used on the bodice front, top of the bodice back,
and the collar. |
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In this photo the
iron-on interfacing is on a Yoke back and front of a skirt pattern. Notice
how the interfacing does not go all the way to the edge of the skirt yoke.
This is because, as stated above, we do not want interfacing in the seam
allowances.
Interfacing can be found on areas
of garments and accessories like:
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Bodice of Jackets
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Back top bodice of
Jackets
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Cuffs of Sleeves
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Collars of Jackets
and Shirts
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Where button holes are
required
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Waistbands
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Most handmade purses
have one layer of interfacing
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