Sheer Magic (HTC-2500) APPENDIX G – INTERFACING CHECKLIST
There are dozens of interfacings; this INTERFACING CHECKLIST includes those which are readily available at local fabric stores and mail-order sources. Each is listed by name, followed by the name of manufacturer or distributer.
FUSIBLE INTERFACINGS
Featherweight Fusible Interfacings/ Underlinings
Woven Fusibles
Sheer Magic (HTC-2500)
COLORS: Sand, mocha, dark, nude
NOTES: Very sheer, flexible support; 30", 100% poly; wash or Dryclean.
Dream Weave Microfiber (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Very sheer; 60", 100% poly; wash or Dryclean.
Bi-Stretch Lite (Pellon-865F)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Moderate Two way stretch, 22", 100%poly; machine wash/dry delicate or Dryclean.
Warp Insertion Fusibles
So Sheer (HTC-1350,1355)
COLORS: White, black, ivory
NOTES: Soft, crosswise stretch; 24" and 48", 100% poly; machine wash/dry.
Nancy’s Underlining (Fashion Sewing Group)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Very sheer, 60", 100% poly; machine wash or Dryclean.
Tricot Knit Fusibles
Fusi-Knit (HTC-1300, 1310)
COLORS: White, black, ivory
NOTES: Soft, crosswise stretch; 20" & 60"; 100% nylon tricot, machine wash/dry, Dryclean.
Very Lightweight Fusible Interfacings/Underlinings
Woven Fusibles
Touch o’ Gold (HTC-1800)
COLORS: White, black, ivory
NOTES: Low-temp, soft, lightweight; 36", 100% rayon, machine wash or Dryclean.
Iron-on Cotton (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft, 100% cotton; machine wash or Dryclean.
Silk-weight interfacing (Prof. Sewing Supplies)
COLORS: White, black, cream, beige
NOTES: Soft, 100% cotton or 100% poly; machine wash or Dryclean.
Sewers Dream (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Very sheer, give in width; 100% poly, 60"; machine wash or Dryclean.
Knit Fusibles
Deep flesh (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Dark, nude
NOTES: Very sheer, 64", 100% poly.; wash or Dryclean.
Sof-Knit (HTC-1725)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft, "all bias" stretch, flexible support, 30";
100% nylon; machine wash or Dryclean.
Stylemaker Easy Knit (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Black
NOTES: Soft, "all bias" stretch, flexible support, 60";
100% poly; machine wash or Dryclean.
Fusible Tricot (Richard Brooks)
COLORS: White, black, ivory
NOTES: Flexible, crosswise give; 60", 100% polyester; machine wash or Dryclean.
Weft Insertion Fusibles
Feather Weft (HTC-7600)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Light, flexible support; 29"; 100% poly; wash or Dryclean.
Whisper Weft (HTC-88022, 88025)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft tailoring, 24", 60% poly/40%rayon; machine wash/dry low or Dryclean.
Perfect Fuse Sheer (Palmer/Pletsch)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; 60", 100% polyester; wash or Dryclean.
Stylemaker 601 (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft, similar to Whisper Weft; 64"
62%/39%poly; Dryclean
Nonwoven Fusibles
Designer’s Sheer (Pellon-840F)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft, gentle support; 22", 70%nylon/ 30%poly; machine wash/dry delicate or Dryclean.
Designer’s Lite (Pellon-845F)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Shape, body without weight or stiffness;
22",70%nylon/ 30%poly; machine wash/dry delicate or Dryclean.
Sew-Shape Featherweight (Sawyer Brook-
IN/1200)
COLORS: White
NOTES: 24", 100% polyester; machine wash or Dryclean.
Jiffy Flex
Super Lightweight (Staple-115)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; crosswise stretch/bias give; 100% poly; machine wash.
Sheer D’Light Featherweight (HTC-2101)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Soft, gentle support; 24", 100% poly; machine wash/dry.
Lightweight Fusible Interfacings/Underlinings
Woven Fusibles
Shape-Flex (Pellon-SF101)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Stable; crisp; 19", 100% cotton; machine wash/ dry.
Woven Fusible (Staple-102,103, 122,123)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Lightweight
Knit Tricot Fusibles
Stacy Easy Knit (Pellon-EK130)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Medium crisp, crosswise stretch; 19", 100% nylon tricot; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
French Fuse (Staple-188, 288)
COLORS: White, black, beige
NOTES: Medium crisp, crosswise stretch; 100% nylon tricot, 60"; machine wash/dry, Dryclean.
Poly Light (Staple)
COLORS: White, black, beige
NOTES: Crosswise stretch; 100% polyester; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Weft Insertion Fusibles
Perfect Fuse Light (Palmer/Pletsch)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; 60", 100% polyester; wash or Dryclean.
Stylemaker 602 (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Ivory, charcoal
NOTES: Soft hand; 50", 78% viscose/22%poly. Wash or Dryclean.
Tailor’s Weft (Fashion Sewing Group)
COLORS: White, black, grey
NOTES: Medium soft, stable; 48", 60%poly/40%rayon; machine wash or Dryclean.
Ultra Weft (Pellon-860F)
COLORS: Natural, black
NOTES: Soft tailoring, drape; 22", 85%nylon/ 15%poly; Dryclean only.
Nonwoven Fusibles
Pellon 906F (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; crosswise stretch; 22", 100% poly; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Pellon Fusible #911FF (Pellon)
COLORS: White, grey
NOTES: Medium soft, all-bias; 22", 80%nylon/20%poly; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Pellon Sof-Shape #880F (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft, changes hand little, all-bias; 80% poly/20%nylon;machine wash/dry low or Dryclean.
Shaping Aid Featherweight Bias (Staple-207)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; crosswise stretch;100% poly; machine wash.
Fusi-Form Lightweight (HTC-1140)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Crosswise give; 24", 90% poly/ 10% rayon;machine wash/dry.
Sheer D’Light Lightweight (HTC-2102)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Soft hand, supple shaping; 24", 100% poly; machine wash/dry.
Tailor’s Elite (Pellon-855F)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Lengthwise control, crosswise elasticity; 22",
90%poly/10%nylon; Machine wash/Dry Delicate or Dryclean.
Jiffy Flex Lightweight (Staple-104,105)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Soft; crosswise/bias stretch; 80% polyester/20% nylon; machine wash
Poly-O (Staple-120)
COLORS: White,charcoal, beige
NOTES: Soft; crosswise/bias stretch; 100% polyester; machine wash.
Pellon Fusible #906F (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; crosswise give; 100% poly; machine wash.
Medium weight Fusible Interfacings
Woven Fusibles
Form-Flex All Purpose (HTC-1010,1011)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Firm; durable press; 100% cotton; machine wash.
Japanese Womans (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Light grey
NOTES: Soft, similar to fusible Hymo; 36", Dryclean.
Flex Weave (HTC-7800)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Crosswise give; 29", 34%poly/
33%modal/33%cotton; Dryclean.
Satin Weave (HTC-7700)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Soft tailoring, 29", 78% Viscose/22%poly; Dryclean.
Textured Weft (HTC-7900)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Adds loft; 29", 100% poly; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Perfect Fuse Medium (Palmer/Pletsch)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; 60", 100% polyester; wash or Dryclean.
Suit Maker 660 (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Ivory, charcoal
NOTES: Soft hand, slight crosswise stretch, similar to
Satin Weave, 60", 66%poly/34% viscose; Dryclean.
Superior Soft Superior (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Adds body, 60", Dryclean.
Nonwoven Fusibles
Shirt Shaper (HTC-1600)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp, collars, cuffs, details; 22", 75% rayon/25% poly; machine wash.
Fusi-Form Suitweight (HTC-1160)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Firm; crosswise give; durable press; 70% poly/30% rayon; machine wash/dry.
Sheer D’Light Medium-wt. (HTC-2103)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft hand, firm support; 24", 100% poly; machine wash/dry.
Tailor’s Touch (Pellon-850F)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Shape, firm support; 22", 90%nylon/10%poly; machine wash/dry delicate or Dryclean.
Fusible Shirt Maker (Staple-610)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp; detail areas; 100% polyester; machine wash
ShirTailor #950F (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp, stable; collars, cuffs; durable press; 100% poly; machine wash/dry.
Medium weight and Suiting Fusible Interfacings
Weft Insertion Fusibles
Armo® Weft (HTC-88001,
88002,88003,89001,89002,89003)
COLORS: White, black, grey
NOTES: Soft tailoring, 24" & 48", 60% poly/40%rayon; machine wash/dry low or Dryclean.
Suit Maker (Staple 108)
COLORS: Natural, charcoal
NOTES: Soft, stable; 24", 85%rayon/15%poly; machine wash or Dryclean
Perfect Fuse Tailor (Palmer/Pletsch)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; 60", 100% polyester; wash or Dryclean.
Nonwoven Fusibles
Pellon Fusible #931TD (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Medium crisp, crosswise stretch; 50% poly/50% nylon; machine wash.
Pel-Aire (Pellon-881F)
COLORS: Natural, oxford, grey
NOTES: Crosswise stretch; tailoring, 22",
85%poly/15%nylon; machine wash or Dryclean.
Jiffy Flex Suit-weight (Staple-106,107)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Medium crisp; tailoring; 50% polyester/50% nylon; machine wash or Dryclean.
Pellon Fusible #931TD (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Medium crisp, crosswise stretch; 50% poly/50% nylon; machine wash.
Hair Canvas Fusibles
Fusible Acro (HTC-87002)
COLORS: Natural
NOTES: Crisp; 23", 54%poly/ 27%hair/12%cotton/7%
wool; machine wash/dry.
sew in INTERFACINGS
Feather-Weight sew in Interfacings/Underlinings
Woven sew ins
Silk chiffon, Georgette, Crépe de chine
COLORS: Many
NOTES: Soft; use for same or similar fabrics; Dryclean.
Silk organza, Marquisette, Tulle
COLORS: Many
NOTES: Crisp; care depends on fabric, generally Dryclean.
Two way stretch, Illusion (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: White, beige, flesh
NOTES: Soft; stretches in length and width. 60", 100% poly.; Wash or Dryclean.
Very Lightweight sew in Interfacing/Underlining
Woven sew ins
Swiss Batiste, Sheath lining, self fabric, Voile
COLORS: Many
NOTES: Use in same fabric and sheers; various weights;
100% cotton or poly/cotton blend; wash/dry.
China silk
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Crisp; care depends on fabric, generally Dryclean.
Crépe de chine
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Soft, varies in weight; use in same fabric; generally Dryclean.
Handkerchief linen
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Crisp; washable, not durable press.
Nylon ninon
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Very crisp; machine wash/ dry.
Organdy
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Crisp; heavier than organza; 100% cotton or polyester/cotton blend; may not be durable press; washable
Polyester chiffon
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Crisper than silk chiffon, softer than silk organza; machine wash and dry.
Polyester organdy
COLORS: Many, flesh
NOTES: Varies in crispness; 100% polyester; machine wash and dry.
Miracle Cloth 2 (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Stiff; 56" wide 100% nylon; machine wash.
Very Lightweight sew in Interfacings
Knit sew ins
Sewin’ Sheer (HTC-1360)
COLORS: White, black, cream
NOTES: Soft, stabilized tricot; does not ravel; 25", 100% nylon; machine wash/dry.
Net
COLORS: Many
NOTES: Varies from medium to very crisp; crosswise stretch; care depends on fiber.
Shaping Aid Featherweight Bias (Staple-207)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; crosswise/bias stretch 100% poly; machine wash.
Souffle (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: Nude, dark nude
NOTES: Soft, power net; crosswise stretch; 54", 100% nylon; machine wash.
Lightweight sew in Interfacings
Woven sew ins
Batiste
COLORS: Many
NOTES: Soft; 45", 100% cotton or cotton/poly blend; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Percoline (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft; 45"; 100% cotton; machine wash.
Armo Press Soft (HTC-84001, 84002, 84005)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft, durable press; 22", 45"; 50% poly/50% cotton; machine wash/dry.
Nonwoven sew ins
Intra-face Lightweight (HTC-6000)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Firm, stable; 75% rayon/25% poly; machine wash;dry
Sheer D’Light Lightweight (HTC-2102)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Soft; crosswise give; 100% poly; machine wash/ dry.
Pellon sew in #905 (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; crosswise stretch; 22", 100% poly; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Pellon sew in #910 (Pellon)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Soft; all-bias; 100% poly; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Shaping Aid Lightweight Bias (Staple-208)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Soft; crosswise/bias stretch; 22", 100% poly; machine wash.
Stretch & Bounce (Staple-210, 211)
COLORS: White, charcoal
NOTES: Crisp; crosswise/bias stretch; 50%poly/50% rayon; machine wash.
Shirt Maker Lightweight (Staple-600)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp, stable; for details; 22", 100% poly; machine wash.
A favorite for all ages, a little spandex adds comfort to any fabric.
(Photo courtesy of KWIK·SEW®.)
Medium weight sew in Interfacings
Woven sew ins
Muslin, Broadcloth
COLORS: Natural
NOTES: Medium crisp; 100% cotton or cotton/poly blend; machine wash/dry.
Linen
COLORS: Many colors
NOTES: Crisp, 100% linen; Dryclean.
Armo Press Firm (HTC-84003, 84004)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp, durable press; 22", 45", 50% poly/50% cotton; machine wash/dry.
Form Flex Woven (HTC-1060)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp;100% cotton; machine wash.
Siri (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; 44" wide; 50% poly/50% rayon; wash or Dryclean.
Wigan (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, black, grey
NOTES: Soft, details; 100% cotton; machine wash or Dryclean.
Formite (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp; 45" wide; 100% cotton; machine wash or Dryclean.
Woven Durable Press (Staple-310,311)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; crease resistant; 45", 50%poly/50%rayon; machine wash.
50/50 Durable Press (Staple-320,321)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; crease resistant; 22", 50%poly/50%rayon; machine wash.
Nonwoven sew ins
Intra-Face Medium weight (HTC-6020)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Firm; crosswise give; 22",75% rayon/25%poly; machine wash/dry.
Shirt Maker Medium weight (Staple-601)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Crisp; for details; 22"; 100% poly; machine wash.
Shaping Aid Medium weight (Staple 203, 204)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Firm, stable; 22"; 100% polyester; machine wash.
Heavy-Weight sew in Interfacings
Woven sew ins
Veri-Shape Durable Press (HTC-2030)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp, firm support; 45", 50% poly/50%rayon; machine wash/dry.
Sta-Form Durable Press (HTC-7500)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Crisp; 50% poly/50% rayon; machine wash/dry.
Pellon sew in (Pellon-930)
COLORS: White
NOTES: All bias; 100%poly; machine wash/dry or Dryclean.
Intra-FaceTM Heavy weight (HTC-6040)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Stiff, details areas; 23"; 20% rayon/80% poly; machine wash/dry.
Hair Canvas sew ins
Hair canvas (Richard Brooks, Lacy Lovelies,
Cy Rudnick’s)
COLORS: Lightweight Natural
NOTES: Crisp; 68", 60%wool/40%goat hair; Dryclean.
Hair canvas (Richard Brooks, Cy Rudnick’s)
COLORS: Medium Natural
NOTES: Crisp; 72", 60%wool/40%goat hair; Dryclean.
Hair canvas (Richard Brooks, Cy Rudnick’s)
COLORS: Medium White
NOTES: Crisp; 68", 35%wool/65%goat hair; Dryclean.
Hair canvas (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: Medium Natural
NOTES: Crisp; 25", wool/goat hair; Dryclean.
Hymo (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: Light, Med, Heavy Natural White, black
NOTES: Crisp; used in RTW; 66", quality depends on % wool/goat hair; Dryclean.
Women’s Hymo (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Grey
NOTES: Crisp; 74", rayon/poly blend; Dryclean.
Acro Medium weight (HTC-87001)
COLORS: Medium Natural
NOTES: Crisp; 25", 52%rayon; 43%poly/5%goat hair; washable.
Tailor’s Pride (HTC-87003)
COLORS: Medium Natural
NOTES: Very crisp; 23"; 41%acrylic/19%goat hair/16%poly/15%viscose/9%cotton; Dryclean.
Haircloth (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: Medium Natural
NOTES: Very stiff, wiry; 20", Dryclean.
Specialty sew in Interfacings: underlinings, ties, corsets, sleeve headers, hems, collars, cuffs, pockets.
Woven sew ins
714 (Fabric Collections)
COLORS: Ivory
NOTES: Soft underlinings. 25", 100% wool; Dryclean.
Collar linen (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: Tan
NOTES: Medium crisp; 100% linen, tailored collars, Dryclean.
Armo® Rite (HTC-86001)
COLORS: Cream
NOTES: Soft; ties, underlinings, quilts, interfacing hems;
25", 100% poly; machine wash, Dryclean.
Coutil (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, grey
NOTES: Heavy herringbone weave for corsets and underpinnings; 60"; 100% cotton; machine wash and Dryclean.
Baby flannel
COLORS: White, prints
NOTES: Napped on one side; 45", 100% cotton; machine wash/dry.
Double-napped flannel (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White
NOTES: Napped on both sides; 45", 100% cotton; machine wash/dry.
Knit sew ins
Lamb’s wool, Domette, Llama wool, Eskimo
(Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Soft, loosely knitted with fleece on fabric face; sleeve heads, quilting, hems, shoulder pads; 45", 40%wool/60%rayon; Dryclean.
Buckram (Greenberg & Hammer)
COLORS: White, black
NOTES: Very stiff; millinery; 30", 100% cotton; Dryclean.
Crinoline (Greenberg & Hammer)
NOTES: Very stiff; millinery and underskirts; 38", 100% cotton; Dryclean.
Above: Designed by Linda MacPhee, this jacket is simply cut to showcase the eyelash fabric. (Photo courtesy of MacPhee Workshop.)
Right: Crisp and cool, this linen top and skirt is ideal for warm weather dressing. (Burda pattern – 3005, courtesy of Burda.)
Left: A great surface for creative expression, this sampler jacket is fabricated in hemp. The embroidery designs are Bernina’s Contemporary Motifs and Borders from Claire Shaeffer’s Studio.