{"id":15520,"date":"2023-04-29T17:18:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T21:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=15520"},"modified":"2023-04-29T17:18:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T21:18:51","slug":"different-types-of-interfacing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/different-types-of-interfacing\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types Of Interfacing And When To Use Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"786\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.\" class=\"wp-image-15591 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me-105x150.jpg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/786;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.\" class=\"wp-image-15591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Pin-Me-105x150.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether you sew <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bucket-bag-pattern-fabric-leather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bags<\/a> or clothes, from time to time, you'll need to use an interfacing on your projects and it can often be difficult to choose which one works best with which project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many sewing patterns usually will make a suggestion, but not list an <em>essential<\/em> interfacing product, because availability varies so widely that what is available in one area or country, can not be found in another area, making a person in that area reluctant to buy a pattern when the stipulated interfacing can't be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let's take a look at a few examples today and you can see in the video how they change the structure of the fabric in each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Comparison of different types of interfacing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Looking at different types of interfacing\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zD0C5wzTshc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Fusible versus\u00a0Sew-in Interfacing<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b.jpg\" alt=\"Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.\" class=\"wp-image-15588 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b.jpg\" alt=\"Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.\" class=\"wp-image-15588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Interfacing-013b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Fusible interfacing<\/a> has a fabric &#8216;glue' on one side. \u00a0You can usually see this quite easily as a shiny glow on the interfacing or feel it as rough tiny dots. \u00a0Mostly the fusible glue is on the one side, but it can sometimes be on both. \u00a0Always take care to read the instructions that come with the interfacing as methods can vary, and try not to get the glue on your iron &#8211; it makes a nasty mess and can transfer to other projects or your ironing board next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sew-in interfacing<\/strong> can come in many varieties and can have much the same features as the fusible &#8211; but without the glue. &nbsp;You'll normally secure the interfacing to the fabric before sewing the project by basting it within the seam allowances, although sometimes you may just layer up the fabric and interfacing and sew together. &nbsp;Check what is called for in the pattern instructions. &nbsp;Ideal when you have a fabric that cannot be ironed or have texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros and cons &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Sew-in interfacing can be a little more tricky to work with because you need to keep an eye on all those layers, but it can give a nicer result on lightweight fabrics because it will still allow them to show their original fabric properties. &nbsp;You may also find the project is less likely to crease with a sew in (although that depends on your fabric). &nbsp;Using a sew-in product also will allow you to trim excess bulk from your seam allowances if the project would benefit from that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> can be easier to keep track of and you simply fuse and then have the one layer to deal with in your sewing = less shifting. &nbsp;Sometimes if you use a sew-in without a fusible, the outside fabric of the project can look loose and floppy even if the bag itself has enough structure. &nbsp;Leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> still on your seam allowances can give your project a lot of structure to stand up on their own and make the seams stronger &#8211; like a frame for the bag. It basically makes your fabric thicker, stronger and easier to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, sometimes a fusible doesn't work well with your fabric and you can get little creases or stretches when it is cooled. &nbsp;To avoid this, always &#8216;press' rather than iron your interfacing on, and make sure to leave it to cool completely before lifting it up to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Woven versus\u00a0Non-woven Interfacing<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing.jpg\" alt=\"Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.\" class=\"wp-image-15589 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing.jpg\" alt=\"Very useful to see all the different types of interfacing on video so I could really see how they each affected the fabric. I have a better understanding of what does what now.\" class=\"wp-image-15589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/types-of-interfacing-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, woven interfacing is just like fabric &#8211; it's woven and has a grain line. &nbsp;Non-Woven interfacing can be used in any direction and is more like a paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Woven interfacing<\/strong> &#8211; your fabric should still look, feel and move like fabric, albeit a thicker one. &nbsp;Typical woven interfacing may take your quilting-weight cotton up to more the feel of a decor weight fabric. &nbsp;But it still feels like fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get a knit interfacing, called tricot, which can be used on stretch fabrics and may be used to prevent or restrict stretch in areas of the garment to prolong life and shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-woven interfacing<\/strong> &#8211; no grainline, like a felt or fleece.&nbsp; It can range from thin and wispy, through crisp and papery, through to stiff almost like a card, or even lofty like a fleece or foam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros and cons<\/strong> &#8211; the woven can be expensive and is typically only available in a much smaller range of weights, properties, and thicknesses. &nbsp;It leaves your fabric feeling and behaving like fabric and usually fuses well without the wrinkles you can sometimes get from a non-woven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-woven is available is a MUCH wider range and is much more affordable, and more easily available. &nbsp;However, it can wrinkle or crease more easily. &nbsp;It can also tear (like paper) and makes the fabric feel less like fabric &#8211; which can be a plus depending on your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Examples used in the video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RMTu0s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peltex<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; ultra-firm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GpErok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Decor Bond 809<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; crispy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TYQXTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shape Flex 101<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; woven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NVrGpy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fuse N Shape<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; double sided firm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1OcIPlz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deco Fuse 520<\/a> &#8211; thin but stiff, almost plastic-like, or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1UvgXzN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">by the bolt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30QO60y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fusible Fleece 987F<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38G6qw8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Headliner foam<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; also similar but more expensive is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vkZR3v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annie's Soft and Stable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Other resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joann.com\/pellon-product-guide\/0978996P58.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pellon Interfacing Guide download from the JoAnn site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pellon <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/pellonprojects.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/07\/pellon101-craftshomedecor1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Crafts and Home Decor<\/a> interfacing guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pellon101-craftshomedecor1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of pellon101-craftshomedecor1.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-bb11341f-058e-4ae1-95a6-50197a45d763\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pellon101-craftshomedecor1.pdf\">pellon101-craftshomedecor1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pellon101-craftshomedecor1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-bb11341f-058e-4ae1-95a6-50197a45d763\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode758Html\" style=\"float: none; 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