Can someone please explain what interfacing is & what its used for. Also, while you're at it, can you do the same for stabilizer? Between all the fusible stuff, stiffeners and so on, I can't keep them all straight. Thanks!
Interfacing & Stabilizer
Nov 24, 2003
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It IS confusing, but it's a pretty dense topic to give you all the info in this forum. Here's an excellent online article that can get you started. After you've read this, maybe you'll have more specific questions.
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Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati
Thank you *very* much!
Interfacing is a cloth that goes onto the fashion fabric to give it body and stability where it needs it. They say in the garment and give it body and shape. Stabilizers do a similar job for embroidery, and are usually removed as much as possible afterwards.
There's a glossary of sewing terms on my web site that might help you with some other sewing terms. Hit the URL below and have fun!
Oh, excellent site Kate. Thank you!
Glad you like it! :) Keep yer eyes peeled - there's a page on seam finishes to go up real soon now!
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