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Identifying interfacing?
NottaWadder   Advanced Beginner Member since 6/17/12 Posts: 377	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 9/12/12 2:36 PM Hi all! I recently got an interfacing bundle with a big variety of interfacings... at first I did not think much about the fact that none of them are identified. Now I am working on a pattern that calls for Nylon Fusible Knit Interfacing. I can tell which ones are fusible but how do I know which ones are suitable for a knit fabric? Any help really appreciated! jay ------ My Singer crew: Sergei - Serger 14T968DC (set up as coverstitch) Stella - Serger Stylist II 14J250 (set up as main overlock) Quincy - Quantum 9960 (my main SM) Newest addition: Stevie, my very first Featherweight! (221 Centennial)
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2468	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 4:12 PM What a good question! If it's something like Fusi-knit or another fusible tricot, it won't look like any other interfacing you have--kind of drapey and sheer like a slightly rubbery tulle?... oh, just really different. Not probably helpful, I know! LOL But a better way might be to go back to where you ordered the bundle from, and look at the individual listings for their different interfacings... maybe you can match them up that way? -- Edited on 9/12/12 4:13 PM -- ------ ~Gem in the prairie
NottaWadder   Advanced Beginner Member since 6/17/12 Posts: 377	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 4:56 PM I did try to match them up, but it seems like this was all special stuff or something, because I could not identify any of them that way. I think I know what you mean about the rubbery tulle.... I dont think any of mine are like that. I do have one really sheer one and it has a little bit of stretch to it one way.... would that be an okay one for a jersey knit?? ------ My Singer crew: Sergei - Serger 14T968DC (set up as coverstitch) Stella - Serger Stylist II 14J250 (set up as main overlock) Quincy - Quantum 9960 (my main SM) Newest addition: Stevie, my very first Featherweight! (221 Centennial)
NottaWadder   Advanced Beginner Member since 6/17/12 Posts: 377	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 6:35 PM I think I might have identified it. I think it is Pellon non woven. It says on the package for that particular interfacing that it is for wovens and knits..... is that right? Can this be used on my jersey knit? ------ My Singer crew: Sergei - Serger 14T968DC (set up as coverstitch) Stella - Serger Stylist II 14J250 (set up as main overlock) Quincy - Quantum 9960 (my main SM) Newest addition: Stevie, my very first Featherweight! (221 Centennial)
beginagain   Intermediate KY USA Member since 10/30/06 Posts: 268	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 7:37 PM You can tell if it will work for your project by making up a sample piece. ------ If you wait for the perfect time to start, you'll never start.
NottaWadder   Advanced Beginner Member since 6/17/12 Posts: 377	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 7:40 PM Doing up a sample piece doesn't do much good if you don't know what the outcome should be though! ------ My Singer crew: Sergei - Serger 14T968DC (set up as coverstitch) Stella - Serger Stylist II 14J250 (set up as main overlock) Quincy - Quantum 9960 (my main SM) Newest addition: Stevie, my very first Featherweight! (221 Centennial)
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2468	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 7:53 PM Well, that's easy! What are you making that you need the interfacing for? If you're interfacing body pieces of a garment, then the outcome should be that the hand of the fabric is changed only a little or not at all. So a stretchy fabric should still stretch. If you're making collars or cuffs or waistbands, etc, where you need a little stability, then the interfacing should add some stiffness and body. Does that help? After I bring my interfacing home, I usually have no idea what any of it is. LOL I go by feel and use (and, now that I've bought some grey lightweight fusible, also color!). Most "Pellon"-type interfacing (fusible or non-fusible) will feel very similar, only differing in weight. But the fusible tricots are another beast altogether. (Lovely to work with, though!) ------ ~Gem in the prairie
NottaWadder   Advanced Beginner Member since 6/17/12 Posts: 377	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/12/12 8:07 PM Thank you! That was very informative! I guess why I am wondering if it will work is because the pattern is saying I need a KNIT interfacing and this Pellon does not say it is a knit interfacing, just that it can be used for knits. So I think that is where I got tripped up a bit. It is actually for a shawl type collar on a fairly light weight jersey knit pullover pattern. ------ My Singer crew: Sergei - Serger 14T968DC (set up as coverstitch) Stella - Serger Stylist II 14J250 (set up as main overlock) Quincy - Quantum 9960 (my main SM) Newest addition: Stevie, my very first Featherweight! (221 Centennial)
heathergwo Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 11/14/11 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 9/12/12 8:34 PM The other thing I can think of is to go to Joann's or similar fabric store that sells multiple kinds of interfacing and take your samples and match up the feel of them to the bolts they have and then you will know what you have! Kind of a pain, but may be worth it in the end! ------ Brother Innovis 1250D Singer Curvy 8763 Brother 1034D Janome 385.19606 Brother 2340CV
couturemom   Advanced NC USA Member since 7/19/11 Posts: 111	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/13/12 11:39 AM A fusi-knit type of interfacing will stretch both ways while a woven will not stretch length-wise. If you have a 2-way stretch, it's good for knits.

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