Do you need interfacing for a waistband?
Do you need interfacing for a waistband?
Most patterns suggest using the lengthwise grain to go around you because it will be more stable. However, with fusible interfacing, this is not always necessary. Also, remember that some fabrics have a design or nap that requires the waistband to be cut in the same direction as the garment.
What can I use if I don’t have interfacing?
What is a substitute for interfacing? Muslin and cotton are the best substitutes for interfacing due to the ease they give for interfacing. They can be best used when pre-washed to avoid shrinkage, then a 3. 5 stitch length or wider baste stitch to substitute fabric for interfacing on the primary fabric.
Do I really need interfacing?
Even if using a naturally crisp or heavy material, you will need interfacing in structural areas so that they are less limp than the rest of your garment. Made out of only cloth, it would be like a pocket. It would sag and distort when you put things in it. Interfacing is what gives a purse the ability to hold a shape.
How much ease should a waistband have?
A (bare) minimum of ease or wearing ease is around: 5cm / 2” around the bust. 2.5 cm / 1″ around the waist.
What can I use to stiffen a waistband?
Stiffening and stabilising tapes
- Petersham is a sturdy woven tape used to stiffen covered waistbands and belts.
- Fusible slotted waistband stiffening helps to create perfectly folded edges for waistbands.
- Stay tape used to stabilise and support seams without adding extra bulk.
Can I skip interfacing?
Just like you can skip exercising, you can skip interfacing. Interfacing is a textile that is either sewn in or fused on using a steam iron, between layers of fabric, to give it structure and body. Interfacing in itself is not very exciting, but it is one of the keys to achieving a professional look to your project.