{"id":1987,"date":"2013-06-28T12:08:38","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T10:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sacotin.com\/?p=1987"},"modified":"2015-01-29T10:12:18","modified_gmt":"2015-01-29T09:12:18","slug":"tutorial-using-fusible-fleece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sacotin.com\/en\/tutorial-using-fusible-fleece\/","title":{"rendered":"{Tutorial} Using fusible fleece"},"content":{"rendered":"
In some Sac\u00f4tin bag patterns you’ll have to use fusible fleece to give more body to your bag<\/strong>. This is the case for the Annie pattern<\/a> and the next bag pattern that will come out in September. So here is a tutorial on how to use this type of interfacing<\/strong> and tips to get the best possible finish.<\/div>\n
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Tutorial using fusible fleece<\/h1>\n

What is fusible fleece ?<\/h2>\n

Fusible fleece has one rough\/grainy fusible side and one fleece side<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Left : fleece side – Right : rough fusible side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Be careful when pressing as most fusible fleece will melt and stick<\/strong> to the iron sole plate if you press directly on the fleece side. So always remember to use a pressing cloth<\/strong> when you press on the fleece side during construction steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The only fusible fleece which supports direct ironing is, to my knowledge, the Thermolam \u00ae Plus Fusible Fleece<\/strong> (which is not available in France, only its sew-in version is).<\/em><\/p>\n

Fusible fleece is available in different thicknesses<\/strong>. From Vilene\/Vlieseline you’ll find two references: the H640 and H630. The H640 is the thicker of the two. The price of these interfacings is high and there are often much cheaper generic substitutes in stores<\/strong> that you can use with pretty much the same result.<\/p>\n

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From left to right : Vilene\/Vlieseline H640, Vilene\/Vlieseline H630 and generic fusible fleece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Vilene ones are more “elegant” and of slightly better quality but the difference is not big enough in my opinion to justify the price difference.<\/p>\n

I carry samples of various fusible interfacings with me when I go to the fabric store, which allows me to compare with generic interfacings and to usually find a cheaper substitute.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Bottom to top:\u00a0 H640, H630 and “generic”. The H630 et generic fusible fleece are almost identical, only the price differs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Using fusible fleece<\/h2>\n

It is essential, in my opinion, to first fuse some regular interfacing to the wrong side of your fabric<\/strong>. Why? There are two reasons:<\/p>\n