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Posted on: 8/29/09 6:54 PM ET
Does any one have any tips on how to use fusible interfacing on a boucle for a jacket? I tried some test pieces, and the ironing of the interfacing mushes and flattens the loft of the boucle. Am I stuck using a sew-in??

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Posted on: 8/29/09 8:19 PM ET
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You can try interfacing such as Texture Weft, made for fabrics with texture/loft.

My own personal preferance for boucles is to interface a silk-fuse type (low-temp fusible) to an underlining or use sew-in interfacing.

99 out of 100 times, I end up going for the sew-in; it's the no-fail interfacing.
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Posted on: 8/29/09 8:58 PM ET
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As LynnRowe suggested use an interfacing such as Textureweft (aka Palmer/Pletsch Light) that is designed for textured fabrics like boucle. Also try placing a thin towel under your fabric as you fuse to help protect the loft. Any fusible interfacing will change your fabric's hand. Iit's a matter of if you like this or not.
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Posted on: 8/29/09 11:27 PM ET
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Edited to clear up a confusing sentence:

Depending on what pattern you are using and what effect you are shooting for with your boucle, you might want to try a Chanel style jacket, in which there is no interfacing and the lining is quilted by machine directly to the boucle (or whatever the fashion fabric might be). This allows the boucle to keep its loft. A number of ladies here and at other sites have done this to stunning effect. Here are Erica B's notes on her process.
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Posted on: 8/31/09 6:04 AM ET
I have used Textured Weft on a boucle sweater knit type fabric and really loved how it turned out. It has another effect - it helps stabilize the loopy texture and helps prevent snagging. I used the textured weft on the cardigan/jacket and left the fabric un-interfaced on the loose turtleneck top I made to wear under it. I have some more similar boucle sweater knit fabric that I plan to do the same technique on.

Here's a look at how it turned out. Cardigan Jacket and Cowl Neck Top

Give it time to download - it seems to be slow.
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