Material

Fusible interfacing

An adhesive fabric applied to the wrong side of garment pieces like facings to add structure and stability.

Where it is used

Verifying Seam Lengths

p. 1
  1. After fusing, compare the seam lengths on the fabric pieces with the seam lengths on the paper pattern to ensure they match perfectly.
Verifying Seam Lengths
Open the step in the "A-Line Dress Sewing Pattern | Flowy Puff Sleeve Dress PDF | Faux Wrap Midi Dress | Formal Romantic Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Interfacing the Waistband

p. 2
  1. Fully interface the waistband (1 pc). It is recommended to interface the pieces using the block-fusing method: rough-cut the pieces with an additional 1–2 cm allowance, apply the fusible interfacing, and then precisely cut them out according to the pattern piece. Next, fold under the seam allowance of one long edge of the waistband (1 cm) and press.
Interfacing the Waistband
Open the step in the "Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt PDF | Casual Long A-Line Skirt | Everyday Midi Skirt Sewing | Classic Wardrobe | L--XXL" pattern →

Fusible interfacing

p. 4
  1. Fuse a 1.2 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the pocket-opening seam allowances on the wrong side of the front pant pieces.
Fusible interfacing
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Fusible interfacing

p. 4
  1. Fuse the cut pieces: the center waistband section, the welt pieces, and the pant hem facings.
Fusible interfacing
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

Fusible interfacing

p. 4
  1. Fuse the fly interfacing to the fly seam allowance on the wrong side of the right front pant piece.
Fusible interfacing
Open the step in the "Barrel Leg Pants Pattern PDF | Balloon Trousers Sewing | High Waisted Pleated Pants | Tapered Womens Bottoms | XS-M" pattern →

1. Fusible interfacing (Back)

p. 4
  1. Fuse a 0.7 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the back panel neckline edge on the wrong side.
1. Fusible interfacing (Back)
Open the step in the "Basic V-Neck T-Shirt Pattern | Easy Knit Top PDF | Everyday Casual Womens Tee | Beginner Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

1. Fusible interfacing (Front)

p. 4
  1. Fuse a 0.7 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the front neckline edge on the wrong side.
1. Fusible interfacing (Front)
Open the step in the "Basic V-Neck T-Shirt Pattern | Easy Knit Top PDF | Everyday Casual Womens Tee | Beginner Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

1. Fusible interfacing (Sleeves)

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  1. Fuse a 0.7 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the sleeve neckline edges on the wrong side.
1. Fusible interfacing (Sleeves)
Open the step in the "Basic V-Neck T-Shirt Pattern | Easy Knit Top PDF | Everyday Casual Womens Tee | Beginner Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Preparing the Facing

p. 3
  1. Fold the facing in half and press it lightly. If the material is thin, the facing can be interfaced completely or partially with fusible material if necessary.
Preparing the Facing
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Reinforce Zipper Seam Allowances

p. 3
  1. On the wrong side of the front and collar pieces, reinforce the zipper seam allowances with a strip of fusible interfacing. Attach a 10 mm wide strip, keeping it 2–3 mm away from the edge so the strip’s edge will be caught in the stitching.
Reinforce Zipper Seam Allowances
Open the step in the "Cozy Zip-Up Sweatshirt Sewing Pattern | Beginner Friendly | Jumper with collar | Zipped | XS-XXL | PDF Pattern" pattern →

1. Interfacing

p. 3
  1. Fuse the waistband pattern pieces. Attach a 1 cm wide strip of interfacing to the seam allowance at the pocket opening on the front skirt panels.
1. Interfacing
Open the step in the "Flowy Maxi Skirt Pattern PDF | Long Balloon Skirt | Gathered A-Line Skirt | Womens Summer Skirt Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

1. Fusible interfacing

p. 4
  1. Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the cut pieces: outer and inner waistband for the back piece.
1. Fusible interfacing
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

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