1. 5.06 Interfacing
Types
Application

2. Essential Questions… What is interfacing?
Where to use it on a garment.
How do I apply it?
Understanding the 2 types.

3. 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

4. Where is it Used? Used in collars, cuffs, lapels,
facings, waistbands, &
under buttons & buttonholes.
Also used in purses and totebags.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Fusible – fused to facings with the heat of the iron.
Trim corners diagonally
Trim away all seam allowances.
Fuse, following directions.

8. Tips Check to see how the two fabrics look and feel together.
If fusible interfacing melts or bubbles, the iron is too hot.

9. Tips
Choose interfacing that is slightly lighter in weight than your outer fabric.

10. 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)

11. Individual Work
Construct a sample attaching of non-fusible interfacing for portfolio.
Construct a sample attaching of fusible interfacing for portfolio.