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Posted on: 12/19/03 12:37 PM ET
Hi Gigi,
I am just getting back into sewing after 30 yrs. and when I use to sew I only new the basics.  What I am wanting to know is that, you say to preshrink fusible interfacing. Is it still fusible after that?   I was wondering what type to buy to put under a very thin piece of material. I had no idea it was so thin, I had ordered it off the internet. Any suggestions would be helpful thanks. I feel pretty stupid asking. :rolleyes:
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Posted on: 12/19/03 1:47 PM ET
Becky, don't feel stupid asking - be happy that you have someone to ask! You can preshrink interfacing by dipping it into a bucket of hot water, letting it sit until cool, and then hanging it to dry. It will still be fusible.

I'll let someone else answer the question about what type of interfacing to use...
  
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Posted on: 12/19/03 3:15 PM ET
Hi Asa,
Thank you for letting me know, I thought maybe it had to go in the washing machine. With everyone so helpful, I should be sewing like a pro in no time. :D  This forum is great.

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Posted on: 12/20/03 7:59 AM ET
Becky, what kind of fabric is it that you need to interface, and what are you making from it? That info will probably make it easier to answer your question.
  
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Posted on: 12/20/03 10:12 AM ET
Asa,
The fabric says 70% polyester/30% cotton. I wanted to make a tank top or blouse out of it. But you can see right through the material, being 50yrs. and fat the material would not look attractive on me. That is why I want to put a fusible behind it. Thanks again for helping.

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Posted on: 12/20/03 11:38 AM ET
I suspect a fusible would change the hand of the fabric and maybe be unpleasant next to your skin. How about making a double layer, reversible tank. Anyone have a link to directions for those? There are even some where front and back are the same and you use 4 different colors for the two fronts and two backs.
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Posted on: 12/20/03 1:38 PM ET
I think you really, really would not like a tank made of fused material.  It would probably come out looking like a box with armholes.  Lining with a similar material, or doing the reversible trick should work quite well.
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Posted on: 12/20/03 2:15 PM ET
I agree with Elona 100%.  I think if you fused it you wouldn't like the end result at all.
  
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Posted on: 12/20/03 7:17 PM ET
Hi everyone,
Yes your right on the interfacing I had not thought about that. Does any one have a link to show how to make reversible garments? I live in a town of 1200 people and the nearest big town is 50 miles from me, so I rely on the internet. As soon as the weather starts getting better I am going in search of a fabric store. So any info you can give me is greatly appreciated.  :smile:
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Posted on: 12/20/03 9:28 PM ET
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv....00.html
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