INTERFACING
& STABLIZIER
Interfacing is an inner constructive material. It adds shape, structure, strength, body and/or stability to fabrics. Some of it’s uses include reinforcing areas with high stress like button holes and loops; giving shape not bulk to collars and waistbands; maintaining shape for plush toys and pillows. I use interfacing in almost all of my projects, sometimes just for a small section like a collar or pocket and sometimes for the entire piece. I only use fusible interfacing but it also comes in sew-in. Buying in bulk saves money!
Stabilizer is a backing that’s added to fabric to simplify the sewing process. Used mostly for machine embroidery and sewing applications such as seaming knit fabrics, sewing buttonholes and hemming lightweight fabrics.
Here is a list of the interfacing and stabilizers I use. Affiliate links are provided for your convenience!
SHEERWEIGHT INTERFACING
This is my one of most used interfacing. It is a lightweight, nonwoven and fusible. Mostly use for t-shirt quilts.
JOANN
AMAZON
MEDIUM WEIGHT INTERFACING
Another one of my most used interfacings. It has a medium weight, it’s woven and fusible. Mostly use for all my plush toys.
JOANN
AMAZON
KNIT INTERFACING
This is a stretch interfacing. Used when my fabric needs stability and needs to still stretch.
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AMAZON
STRUCTURE INTERFACING
This is a heavy weight interfacing mostly used for structure. Mostly used for my ornaments.
AMAZON
HEAVY WEIGHT INTERFACING
This is a thick, heavy weight, and fusible interfacing. I use it to give structure on all of my fabric bags.
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AMAZON
ULTRA STRONG NO SEW INTERFACING
This is a double-side interfacing when you do not want to sew. I use for making my ornaments.
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AMAZON
TEAR AWAY STABILIZER
This stabilizer supports the fabric and stitches to prevent distortion and puckering. Tear away is easily removed after stitching.
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AMAZON
WASH AWAY STABILIZER
This is a water soluble stabilizer. Used for high-pile fabrics or when you want a no show backing for embroidery.
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AMAZON