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Posted on: 1/13/09 9:13 AM ET
I sew alot of blouses and like to keep alot of interfacing around. What is the difference between woven and non-woven interfacings? I hate Joann's Pellon fusible interfacing but I hate to spend alot of money on interfacing when I only spend $2-$3 a yard for fabric at the red tag sales at Joann's. What kind of interfacing, weight, etc. should I keep around for blouses? Where can I get some without paying $7 or $8 a yard?
  
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Posted on: 1/13/09 10:47 AM ET
Has anyone ever ordered interfacing from Charles Zarit? Looks like they have really good prices.
  
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Posted on: 1/13/09 1:59 PM ET
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There's not much difference between woven and non-woven. Non-woven is, I guess, technically a felt that doesn't have a grain structure like a woven (or even an knit). With non-woven, you can disregard the grain instructions, and save a little interfacing.

As for the price, Wal-marts that have fabric sections usually have a pretty good selection of interfacings. What I do is to stock up when I can buy at a good price. I'm lucky enough to be able to go to Steinlauf and Stoller when I need to, but they're only open during weekdays, so I still stock up. They charge $3.50/yd for 44in. wide med. wt fusible woven black interfacing.
  
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Posted on: 1/13/09 2:29 PM ET
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I like woven interfacing, or fusible batise better than the pellon type stuff. I have done several tests, and used it in several jackets and I like the way that it drapes better. To me it feels more like fabric, less papery.
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Posted on: 1/13/09 2:36 PM ET
I never use any of that Pellon stuff, except their heaviest fusible for hat brims I intend to topstitch anyhow. Man, are there better interfacings out there! Anywhere.
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Posted on: 1/14/09 7:58 AM ET
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Halley, there's a huge difference in the look of projecs that have used low quality vs. high quality interfacing. Like you, I try to keep the cost of my projects as low as possible, but you can squeeze many, many blouses out of one yard of interfacing, especially if the interfacing you buy is 60" wide.

I recommend you try Sew Exciting's $13 interfacing swatch set (free shipping). That way you can find exactly what you like. Keep in mind that Sew Exciting's interfacings are 60" wide (not the 22" that Pellon comes in) so their high quality interfacing doesn't cost much more than the junky stuff at Joann's. Plus they run frequent sales.

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Posted on: 1/14/09 8:10 AM ET
And remember, you don't always have to use a commercial product made specifically for that purpose to interface something. Whatever gives you the hand you want is good.
  
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Posted on: 1/14/09 8:29 AM ET
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That poly cotton batiste JoAnn sells works well as a lighter weight sew in interfacing. I think it is called "sheermist". The poly content gives it a bit of crispness and helps with shrinkage. You can use anything you want as sew in interfacing as long as it is the right weight and body for the project.
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Posted on: 1/14/09 10:42 AM ET
K, this is what my mother said about just the structeral difference between woven and non woven. (its either this way or the opposite, i'd have to ask again :blush:)

Wovens tend to stretch and warp over time as the fibres eventually give and shift. Non woven doesn't warp badly over time as theres no fibres to give and pull.

Pretty sure thats what it is. Correct me if i'm wrong.
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Posted on: 1/14/09 11:41 AM ET
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That poly cotton batiste JoAnn sells works well as a lighter weight sew in interfacing. I think it is called "sheermist". The poly content gives it a bit of crispness and helps with shrinkage. You can use anything you want as sew in interfacing as long as it is the right weight and body for the project.

Yesss! Sheermist makes great shirt interfacing, soft and light but with a tiny bit of body. I 'baste' it in place for construction using dots of Aileene's Tacky Glue. Very fast and easy to do.
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