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5.06 Interfacing Types Application
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Essential Questions… What is interfacing?
Where to use it on a garment. How do I apply it? Understanding the 2 types.
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What is Interfacing? Interfacing is a textile used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics to make an area of a garment or apparel item more rigid. Adds shape & firmness to outer fabric. Can add body to a belt, bag, or hat. Prevents stretching
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Where is it Used? Used in collars, cuffs, lapels,
facings, waistbands, & under buttons & buttonholes. Also used in purses and totebags.
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How Much to Cut? Separate pattern piece is sometimes provided.
If not, cut interfacing for the facing, collar, cuff, waistband or other patterns that require it.
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Types Non-fusible (Sew-in)– is usually applied to the wrong side of the garment or facing. Baste ½” from fabric edge. Trim interfacing close to stitching. Trim corners on the diagonal.
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Fusible – fused to facings with the heat of the iron.
Trim corners diagonally Trim away all seam allowances. Fuse, following directions.
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Tips Check to see how the two fabrics look and feel together.
If fusible interfacing melts or bubbles, the iron is too hot.
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Tips Choose interfacing that is slightly lighter in weight than your outer fabric.
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Group Assignment Work with a partner
In 3 minutes find a complete outfit (top and bottom) Label/highlight all the areas that would need interfacing. (5 minutes)
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Individual Work Construct a sample attaching of non-fusible interfacing for portfolio. Construct a sample attaching of fusible interfacing for portfolio.
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