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From: GFranklin
Date: 05-21-2007, 04:12 PM (1 of 6)
I am working on a blouse (Butterick 3389) that is interfaced and lined. It has no facings. I am using a light weight fabric and I am not sure what type of interfacing to use and how to handle the seams. The instructions call for fusible interfacing, but I wonder if a sew-in is better. And, what do I do about the seams: press them open, serge? I don't have a clue
Gayle
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-21-2007, 05:22 PM (2 of 6)
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I'd use fusiknit even if the fashion fabric isn't a knit. But be sure it is going to stay put and not bubble before you use any fusible. What kind of fabric is it? There are some synthetics that the interfacing just won't stick too. If you think there could be a problem with the fusible sticking you can do a test swatch in the washer and dryer. If it doesn't come out right maybe you could use the fashion or lining fabric as interfacing. I'm just thinking you want to keep the bulk down. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: GFranklin
Date: 05-21-2007, 07:17 PM (3 of 6)
You are right--I want to keep the bulk down. I am thinking of using imperial broadcloth. The pattern suggests lightweight linen, lightweight denim (not an option ), chambray, and something else. Ultimately, the blouse pattern will be used, in a modified form, for an heirloom blouse that I saw in Sew Beautiful 107. Right now, I am making a muslin to get the fit right. Then, the broadcloth, and then the heirloom. The heirloom blouse is not lined and has a facing added rather than a lining. So, given this information, do you still think the fusiknit is a good choice, or the really lightweight pellon?
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
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From: bridesmom
Date: 05-21-2007, 07:21 PM (4 of 6)
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Honestly with a blouse like that I'd be very tempted to use a sew in interfacing such as an organza that would give it the body but not the weight
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-21-2007, 07:38 PM (5 of 6)
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I've always loved and trusted cotton organza but it is so hard to find!
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: GFranklin
Date: 05-22-2007, 12:08 PM (6 of 6)
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Organza was my first thought. I may try to find that--or use a really light weight sew-in. I am concerned about the fusible bubbling or separating over time. Thanks everyone!
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
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