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From: seamstress16
Date: 04-02-2005, 10:14 PM (1 of 7)
| Is there a technical way to tell if which of the many interfacing selections at the store is mediumweight interfacing. The woman who works at my local Joann's said that the mediumweight was the one between lightweight and heavyweight. (DUH) But, seeing as that was no help, how can I tell if the interfacing is mediumweight. It usually doesn't say so on the package. |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 04-02-2005, 10:49 PM (2 of 7)
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If you are buying it by the yard it has on the end of the bolt what weight it is, fusible or non-fusbile, and fiber content. You can also log on to the company whose interfacing you like to use and view their descriptions of them. That will tell you what is what. Yea JoAnn's for such a good answer. Summer Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-03-2005, 06:17 PM (3 of 7)
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I know that it seems that you may be saving money, but you never know quite what you are buying with the packaged interfacing. I know that it sounds a little wierd, but I buy my interfacing by the yard..less waste. I will buy 10 yards or so at a time and roll them on old (shortened) wrapping paper tubes. I used to keep them on the wall on a hanger...I had one made like a paper towel holder just the right size. I ran dowels through the roll and just pulled the interfacing from the wall as I needed it....it was great. I then just labeled the end of the roll with the weight and any special care...it kept my interfacing uncreased and at hand. When we moved, I managed to get my husband to rebuild a holder for my stabilizer but he never got the one done for my plastic bags, tracing paper and interfacing. I ended up finding a wine rack/towel holder that has large hooks that I place all that on now. It is just so convient to have it on the wall near the cutting table.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: smith972
Date: 04-04-2005, 12:30 PM (4 of 7)
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Is there a technical way to tell if which of the many interfacing selections at the store is mediumweight interfacing. The woman who works at my local Joann's said that the mediumweight was the one between lightweight and heavyweight. (DUH) But, seeing as that was no help, how can I tell if the interfacing is mediumweight. It usually doesn't say so on the package. And people wonder why i dont shop there anymore......I cant say enough good things about my local Hancocks...all the ladies know thier stuff and bend over backwards to help you and figure out what to do next..... Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: smith972
Date: 04-04-2005, 12:33 PM (5 of 7)
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I know that it seems that you may be saving money, but you never know quite what you are buying with the packaged interfacing. I know that it sounds a little wierd, but I buy my interfacing by the yard..less waste. I will buy 10 yards or so at a time and roll them on old (shortened) wrapping paper tubes. I used to keep them on the wall on a hanger...I had one made like a paper towel holder just the right size. I ran dowels through the roll and just pulled the interfacing from the wall as I needed it....it was great. I then just labeled the end of the roll with the weight and any special care...it kept my interfacing uncreased and at hand. When we moved, I managed to get my husband to rebuild a holder for my stabilizer but he never got the one done for my plastic bags, tracing paper and interfacing. I ended up finding a wine rack/towel holder that has large hooks that I place all that on now. It is just so convient to have it on the wall near the cutting table. Do you have a picture you can share....i cant visulize (sp) this....it sounds like just what i need in my sewing room. Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241
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From: paroper
Date: 04-04-2005, 01:12 PM (6 of 7)
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I'll see if I can get my dh to help me with those pictures.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-05-2005, 11:25 PM (7 of 7)
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Jada, here are some pics of the sewing room. While I had my husband "captured" I went ahead and had him take a series. The room is very small, only 7'9" by 14. I cannot even put the computer next to the 200 because together they reach across the entire room, but for now it is my "sewing home" and I am pleased to have it. This has always been the kids' favorite room in the house. Growing up it was my bedroom. Fortunately, it is right over the cellar so if a storm comes, I can take my "babies" to safety. http://kensphotos.smugmug.com/gallery/469317/1/19021736 pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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