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How to Sew a Facing – Pound Fabrics

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 23 May 2024

Facing - not to be confused with interfacing - is a technique used to finish the edges and seams of your garment professionally, creating a semi-lined garment with neat seams. It involves concealing the raw edges of fabric with strip of fabric, a similar shape to your pattern piece, that lies inside the garment. Facings may be interfaced to help maintain the shape of the garment, and add shape to the concealed seam edge - which is why they are often confused with each other! Common areas which require facing on garments are; Necklines - usually only when they do not have a collar. Armholes - on sleeveless garments. Waistlines - where there is not a waist band present. Peek-a-boo openings - to reinforce the edges and maintain shapes. Different Types of Facing Some patterns call for different types, or
Facing - not to be confused with interfacing - is a technique used to finish the edges and seams of your garment professionally, creating a semi-lined garment with neat seams. It involves concealing the raw edges of fabric with strip of fabric, a similar shape to your pattern piece, that lies inside the garment. Facings may be interfaced to help maintain the shape of the garment, and add shape to the concealed seam edge - which is why they are often confused with each other! Common areas which require facing on garments are;