Interfacings, Underlinings, Interlinings & Linings
This is your introduction to interfacings, underlinings, interlinings and linings; how they are used in garment-making and why. You will learn about fusible and non-fusible types of interfacings such as woven, non-woven and knitted. We will teach you the difference between an interlining and an underlining, when and where to use them and the various types available. Because choosing the right lining is critical to a design, we will provide an array of choices so that you can make the right decision for your particular garment design. Samples provided by Berenstein Textiles, Fairfield and 3M Thinsulate.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Interfacing? | 1-4 |
| 2 | Woven Interfacings | 1-6 |
| 3 | Interfacings: Non-Woven | 1 |
| 4 | Knitted Interfacings | 1-2 |
| 5 | Fusible/Non-Fusible | 1-3 |
| 6 | Underlinings | 1-3 |
| 7 | Interlinings | 1-6 |
| 8 | Linings | 1-8 |
MODULE 1 • What is Interfacing?
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is Interfacing?
Interfacing is a material applied to certain areas of a garment to add shape and structure to the inside of the garment, such as on collars, cuffs, pockets or areas of a garment as a stabilizer, such as seams, necklines and facings. The most suitable interfacing will add body, not bulk, to a garment. |
| 2A | Types of Interfacings
Interfacings are available woven, non-woven and knitted. They are manufactured in a variety of fiber contents, various widths and are available as fusible or non-fusible. Most interfacings are offered in black, charcoal and white but some are offered in different colors. Choose one that most closely matches your fabric. Interfacings also come in different weights from sheer to heavyweight and are chosen for their compatibility to the garment material and whether you want a ‘sew-in’ type or a fusible type. |
| 2B | Interfacing Strips: By-the-Yard On Roll
Interfacings and stabilizers are also available by the yard, in strips, on rolls. They are available in different widths and colors and come in woven, non-woven, fusible or non-fusible. They are used to reinforce seams, hems, pockets, zippers, buttonholes or other areas of a garment that need stabilizing. And, they are much more convenient than trying to create strips manually. Here are two examples: a Pellon® fusible and a sew-in Wigan Bias Tailoring Interfacing. |
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