We have 3 weights of all purpose, woven, fusible, interfacing suitable for a range of weights of cotton, wool, or knit fabric. These work very well to stiffen and add structure to quilting cottons for exterior/interior bag outers & linings, pockets, or garments. Use it on our woven wool "Harris Tweed" fabrics to stabilize before cutting, or on our faux leather to remove stretch. For a heavier/stiffer feel on cottons, or heavier fabric weights, try the medium & heavy weights. See below for a more detailed description on these weights.
Choose from 3 different weights:
Light - 120 gsm -For use on quilting cotton for exterior bag outer, interior lining, pockets, or garments. This is a similar weight toPellon SF101 or Vilene G700. Use it on our woven wool"Harris Tweed"fabrics to stabilize before cutting, & on our faux leather to remove stretch.White in colour with glue dots on back, and green marks on selvedges.
Medium - 160 gsm -Gives you a slightly stiffer feel than our Light weight version. Great to use on credit card pockets, wallets and bag exterior fabrics.Ivory in colour, with glue dots on back with blue marks on selvedges - thinner than heavy but slightly a tighter weave so more "crisp" than the thicker heavy weight.
Heavy - 210 gsm -This has a similar weight and feel toDecovil Lightstabilizer, without the cost! It adds a very effective stiffness to add structure to a bag exterior, but still has a nice fabric feel.White in colour with allover glue and red marks on selvedges - thicker than medium, but not as "crisp" or stiff.
Details:
44″ by-the-yard width. (43" usable, and 1" selvedge)
WILL COME FOLDED IN THE PACKAGING
White, 100% Cotton
Machine wash warm after fused only. Tumble dry medium, or dry clean.
Iron at cotton/steam setting.
Glue dot adhesive on Light & Medium, Allover adhesive on the Heavy.
Instructions:
Place interfacing with the coated/glue dot side on the wrong side of the fabric.
Preshrink by spritzing the interfacing with water before pressing.
Press from the interfacing side, using steam and a high (cotton) heat setting, press in place for 8-12 seconds, overlapping as you go so the entire surface is pressed in place.
Turn over and press again from the front (if fabric allows - not on faux leather).
Allow the pieces to cool flat so that the adhesive can set.
HINTS:
Try on sample fabric first to check pressing temp and times.
An alternative method to preshrink: Place interfacing in warm water for about 8 to 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out excess water and allow to hang dry.
