INTERFACING INTERLINING - gardengateknitsewcraft.co.uk online store

Interfacing is it a third layer of fabric applied between two other layers to provide shape, stability and structure to garments and to enhance durability. It is used in buttonhole areas to keep them from stretching and distorting, in collars and cuffs to add crispness, and in handmade bags/facings to give stability. In dressmaking, it allows the garment to retain the shape that is built in during the construction process. Applying fusible interfacing is an art of patience. We have put together some guidelines for using interfacing, in the Hints and Tips page of our website