Lightweight interfacing
A fusible backing material used to add structure and stability to the waistband and pocket areas.
Where it is used
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.
1.2. Pocket interfacing
p. 5- Fuse a 1.0 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the pocket opening edge on the front pant pieces, on the wrong side.
1. Fusible interfacing
p. 5- Apply interfacing to the wrong side of the outer and inner waistband of the right front pant piece.
1.4. Fly extension interfacing
p. 6- Fuse a 1.0 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the fly extension allowance on the wrong side of the left 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.
1.2. Interfacing pocket opening
p. 5- Fuse a 1.0 cm-wide strip of interfacing to the pocket opening edge on the front pant pieces, on the wrong side.
Interfacing Back Panel of Skirt
p. 8- Attach a strip of interfacing, 1.5 cm wide, to the seam allowance on the back panel of the skirt from the inside.
Reinforcing the Waistband
p. 5- Fully reinforce the following pieces: Center waistband piece - 1 item. It's best to reinforce using a rough cut—cut the pieces with an added 1-2 cm allowance, iron on interfacing, then trim precisely along the pattern lines.
Reinforcing Pocket Openings
p. 5- Apply interfacing along the pocket opening on both the front and back pieces of the pants, working from the wrong side, following the grain. Attach a 1 cm wide strip, keeping it 2-3 mm away from the raw edge. The strip should extend past the pocket's guide marks, both upward and extend downward about 1-2 cm.
Basting Pocket to Front Piece
p. 7- Align the side and waist edges of the pocket lining and the front pieces of the pants. Pin or baste in place. Secure with a temporary machine stitch, sewing 0.7 cm from the edge.
