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From: June Harlow
Date: 08-06-2005, 03:39 PM (1 of 20)
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I thought I'd found a great deal when I bought 10yds of interfacing at a garage sale for a dollar. I was surprised when I got it home to find out it was the sew-in type. Over the years I've always liked the easy way I can use fusible interfacing on collars and facings of dresses, and I'm wondering if I should toss this sew-in stuff, or do you think I'll find a use for it in the future? It's mostly dresses, pants and skirts that I make. I haven't ventured into any other areas of sewing yet. Thanks ! June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-06-2005, 05:23 PM (2 of 20)
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The sew in interfacing is fine for enclosed pieces like collars and cuffs. I like the knit iron on best myself but I wouldn't toss the sew in, just use it for some things that are enclosed. But remember -- don't sew around a cuff or collar. Sew in the same direction on both long ends so it doesn't pull the fabric in two directions and cause it to stretch and pucker off kilter. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: SewAddict
Date: 08-07-2005, 05:17 PM (3 of 20)
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Don't throw it out! I use sew-in interfacing for tracing my patterns onto. If you have a pattern you just love and want to use over and over trace it onto the interfacing. It's much sturdier than tissue paper. I'm sure you will find other uses for it as well. Angela |
User: SewAddict
Member since: 06-03-2005 Total posts: 25 |
From: June Harlow
Date: 08-08-2005, 09:17 AM (4 of 20)
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Thank you Dorothy & Angela: That's great to know I could use it for cuffs & collars, and the idea for using it to back-up patterns is great ! I have several pattern pieces that are hanging together by the skin of their teeth, making a copy of the piece would be terrific ! Thanks ! June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-08-2005, 09:43 AM (5 of 20)
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be sure the weight is right for the fabric. I used some once that was to heavy & it made the shirt very uncomfortable to wear the collar was way to stiff. but if it is lightweight it should work well.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
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From: June Harlow
Date: 08-08-2005, 11:36 AM (6 of 20)
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Barb: Yes, this looks to be just the same weight as the iron-on interfacing I've been using for collars, so it should work out fine. Thanks Barb !
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: paroper
Date: 08-08-2005, 12:53 PM (7 of 20)
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I use sew in ALOT! I really like it. I just baste it to the fabric pieces and treat it the same. There are many times that I don't even consider iron on. There was a time when the iron on was really bad about drawing and buckling your fabrics.
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
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From: plrlegal
Date: 08-08-2005, 01:04 PM (8 of 20)
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Pam if the iron on interfacings are not applied properly, they can really cause some problems in a finished garment. I use a lot sew in also, especially since I've been sewing the with some of the newer light weight polys I'm finding in the fabric store. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-08-2005, 02:19 PM (9 of 20)
I can attest to that! I have a jacket that is permanently puckered.  I have been looking for a dry press for fusible interfacings. No such thing in this end of the planet.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 08-08-2005, 05:10 PM (10 of 20)
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I think the newer iron on interfacings are better. I don't have the problems I used to have...or maybe I just buy better interfacing.
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
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From: fronno
Date: 08-08-2005, 07:22 PM (11 of 20)
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I can attest to that! I have a jacket that is permanently puckered. I have been looking for a dry press for fusible interfacings. No such thing in this end of the planet. and for June as well ofcause. Mary take the jacket piece by piece apart. I mean a whole arm; a whole front (so that gives two of them) a back and a collar. Now you lock at the pieces the facing good sides together. Turn the pieces inside out. Sew the pieces together with a french seam and or a flat seam and voila. I hope that I have enlightened your day a little bit. With kind regards,
François |
User: fronno
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From: bridesmom
Date: 08-09-2005, 06:39 AM (12 of 20)
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June, have you ever tried the temporary adhesive spray for your sew in interfacing? You'd have to test it first to make sure the adhesive worked with your fabric, but for me it sure saves on having to baste it in!
Laura
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From: paroper
Date: 08-09-2005, 07:23 AM (13 of 20)
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That's a neat idea!
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
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-09-2005, 11:53 AM (14 of 20)
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What do I do with the fused interfacing?
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: June Harlow
Date: 08-12-2005, 07:54 AM (15 of 20)
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Thanks for the suggestions on what I should do with the sew-in interfacing. You're all so helpful. Am I correct in thinking that if I use it for collars and such that I just sew it around the edges ? Doesn't that let the center part of the fabric puff up and move around ? June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: paroper
Date: 08-12-2005, 09:59 AM (16 of 20)
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I've used it for everything I've ever interfaced. You can use it on facings, because you finish the edges (together). Collars, cuffs, strips for reinforcement..just anything that you would use iron on for. In some cases it is even more convient because you can use it for sleeve heads in puffy sleeves and things like that too. It isn't a problem that it is not attached in the "center" to whatever it supports (neither is lining and it isn't a problem). Actually, in some cases that is good because you have the support without the stiffening your fabric. When we were learning to sew, you always applied the interfacing to the backside of the main fabric on collars and cuffs. That made your fabric turn sharper from the right side.
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: 08-12-2005, 10:01 AM (17 of 20)
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PS Yes, I just baste the the facing and the interfacing (or whatever) and then finish and pull my basting.
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: June Harlow
Date: 08-12-2005, 10:26 AM (18 of 20)
Thanks Pam! I'll try that on my next project. Lots of times when I use the iron-on stuff I can sort of see the steam holes from where the iron was placed, and the fabric bubbles up there if I don't re-do it. So, yes, I think I'll have a go at the sew-in interfacing. Many Thanks 
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: DorothyL
Date: 08-12-2005, 02:47 PM (19 of 20)
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No, your fabric won't move around much. But don't sew around the cuff or collar. Sew up one side and up the other so you are sewing in the same direction on both sides. That way it is less likely to pull in different directions making stretch puckers and lines. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: June Harlow
Date: 08-12-2005, 06:13 PM (20 of 20)
Thanks Dorothy. Yes, I understand, sort of like sewing from the bottom of a zipper up so the fabric doesn't bunch up. I'm looking forward to trying it soon.
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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