Fusible interfacing
An adhesive fabric applied to the wrong side of garment pieces like facings to add structure and stability.
Where it is used
Verifying Seam Lengths
p. 1- After fusing, compare the seam lengths on the fabric pieces with the seam lengths on the paper pattern to ensure they match perfectly.

1. Fusible interfacing (Back)
p. 4- Fuse a 0.7 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the back panel neckline edge on the wrong side.

1. Fusible interfacing (Front)
p. 4- Fuse a 0.7 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the front neckline edge on the wrong side.

1. Fusible interfacing (Sleeves)
p. 5- Fuse a 0.7 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the sleeve neckline edges on the wrong side.

Preparing the Facing
p. 3- Fold the facing in half and press it lightly. If the material is thin, the facing can be interfaced completely or partially with fusible material if necessary.

Reinforce Zipper Seam Allowances
p. 3- On the wrong side of the front and collar pieces, reinforce the zipper seam allowances with a strip of fusible interfacing. Attach a 10 mm wide strip, keeping it 2–3 mm away from the edge so the strip’s edge will be caught in the stitching.

1. Interfacing
p. 3- Fuse the waistband pattern pieces. Attach a 1 cm wide strip of interfacing to the seam allowance at the pocket opening on the front skirt panels.

1. Fusible interfacing
p. 4- Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the cut pieces: outer and inner waistband for the back piece.

1. Fusible interfacing
p. 4- Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the outer and inner waistband for the left front piece.

1. Fusible interfacing
p. 5- Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the pocket facings.

1. Fusible interfacing
p. 5- Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the outer and inner waistband of the right front pant piece.

1. Fusible interfacing
p. 4- Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the cut pieces: outer and inner waistband for the back piece; outer and inner waistband for the left front piece.

Related terms
← requiresFusible interfacing application
← requiresInterfacing reinforcement
← stabilized byNeckline
← requiresPlacket attachment
← requiresInterfacing application
← requiresFacing assembly
requiresIron and ironing board
← requiresFusing
← requiresInterfacing
← requiresInterfacing reinforcement