Which interfacing should I buy?
A quick buying guide to fusible and sew-in interfacing weights, so collars sit right and bags stand up.
Bobbin's checklist
Buy a metre of a light fusible and a metre of a medium one. That covers most first garments and bags.
Buy a metre of a light fusible and a metre of a medium one. That covers most first garments and bags.
£Just starting
- Lightweight fusible: facings, cuffs and button stands on cotton.
- Medium fusible: collars, waistbands and simple bags.
££Sewing most weeks
- Stretch (knit) fusible: for jersey necklines and shoulders.
- Fusible fleece or foam: gives bags body.
- Fusible tape: stabilises edges and zip openings.
£££Ready to invest
- Sew-in woven interfacing: for fabrics that cannot take heat, and tailoring.
Skip for now
- Heavy craft interfacing in clothes: too stiff.
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.