Material

Lightweight interfacing

A fusible backing material used to add structure and stability to the waistband and pocket areas.

Where it is used

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 →

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 outer and inner waistband for the left front 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 →

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 →

1. Fusible interfacing

p. 5
  1. Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the outer and inner waistband of the right front pant 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 →

1.2. Pocket interfacing

p. 5
  1. Fuse a 1.0 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the pocket opening edge on the front pant pieces, on the wrong side.
1.2. Pocket 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 →

1.4. Fly extension interfacing

p. 6
  1. Fuse a 1.0 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the fly extension allowance on the wrong side of the left front pant piece.
1.4. Fly extension 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 →

1. Fusible interfacing

p. 4
  1. Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the cut pieces: outer and inner waistband for the back piece; outer and inner waistband for the left front 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 | XS-M" pattern →

1.2. Interfacing pocket opening

p. 5
  1. Fuse a 1.0 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the pocket opening edge on the front pant pieces, on the wrong side.
1.2. Interfacing pocket opening
Open the step in the "High Waisted Flare Jeans Pattern PDF | Front Seam Bootcut Pants | 70s Retro Trousers | Womens Denim Sewing | XS-M" pattern →

Interfacing Back Panel of Skirt

p. 8
  1. Attach a strip of interfacing, 1.5 cm wide, to the seam allowance on the back panel of the skirt from the inside.
Interfacing Back Panel of Skirt
Open the step in the "Knitted Sundress Sewing Pattern: Tie Back Summer Dress (PDF Pattern, XS-XXL, US2-12)" pattern →

Interfacing the Pattern Pieces

p. 6
  1. Fuse the pattern pieces from the wrong side as follows: Welts, Pocket facings, and Waistband.
Interfacing the Pattern Pieces
Open the step in the "US 8-12 l Plus Size Pants Sewing Pattern PDF | Curvy Fit High Rise Trousers | Womens Office Slacks with Pockets | M-XXL | Digital Download" pattern →

Reinforcing the Waistband

p. 5
  1. Fully reinforce the following pieces: Center waistband piece - 1 item. It's best to reinforce using a rough cut—cut the pieces with an added 1-2 cm allowance, iron on interfacing, then trim precisely along the pattern lines.
Reinforcing the Waistband
Open the step in the "Wide Leg Pants | Autumn Trousers PDF Sewing Pattern | XS–M | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

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