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Member since 12/21/07
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Posted on: 9/20/09 4:29 PM ET
I have a wool tweed, purchased almost 20 years ago. It is very soft and moderately loosely woven. I plan to make Loes Hinse Retro Jacket, which recommends no interfacing or lining. I think the upper collar and front panel need to be interfaced. I also plan to line the jacket as this wool is quite scratchy.

Can anyone recommend an interfacing that will add some stability without losing the soft hand of the wool? Also, should I use a fusible or non-fusible. I am thinking non-fusible....
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Posted on: 9/20/09 4:52 PM ET
Are you planning to underline it with something like cotton batiste? I think it's a good way to go with loosely woven fabrics like this. You may not need interfacing with an underlining.
  
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Posted on: 9/20/09 5:28 PM ET
I would use a fusible knit. I'm currently working on a jacket sewn in a textured wool with a very soft hand and that's what I just used.
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Posted on: 9/22/09 12:12 PM ET
In reply to rhoda bicycle
I'm wavering between using an underlining of batiste or organza or an all over fusible lightweight interfacing. I will experiment with both and see.
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