Interfacing should always be used when facings are called for in a pattern–even if the pattern does not require interfacing. The type of fabric used will depend on the type of interfacing used. A facing should also have the appropriate interfacing applied to the fabric.To tack down the facing, hand stitch the facing down at the shoulder seams or stitch in the ditch at the shoulder seams.
The facing will also need to be tacked down at the shoulder seams. To hold the seam allowance in place, the facing must be understitched 1/8 in.If you are working with a fabric like knit that does not ravel, or with a garment that will be lined, the edges of the facing do not need to be finished.
The finish can be as simple as a turned-under edge, a zigzag, or an overlocked stitched edge. Choose a finish that is appropriate for the fabric being used to prevent raveling or curling.
The outer edges of the facing should be finished. If bulk is created by joined seams, trim or notch out the excess seam fabric to create a smooth outer appearance. To lessen the bulk, grade the seam allowances. The facing should be flat, smooth, and free from bulk.The facing should be the same shape and grain as the edge to be faced.The seam and the facing should not show from the outside of the finished garment. When adding a facing to your garment, here are a few standards to go by.
The facing is cut on the same grain as the garment section it will “face” so it will wear and hang in the same manner.ĭepending on how you attach a facing to a garment, it can look homemade or professional. A facing may be a separate pattern piece to be added to the garment or an extension of the pattern piece itself. (Print Friendly PDF)Ī facing is a piece of fabric used to finish raw edges of a garment at open areas, such as the neckline, armholes, and front and back plackets or openings. Mack College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State UniversityĪuthor: Extension Home Economist, Lea County Extension Office, New Mexico State University.
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