Guide to Vlieseline
In this article we give a guide and overview of the range of interfacings and other products produced by Vlieseline to help you choose the correct products for your sewing projects. Interfacing products provide your sewing projects with stability and make them easier to sew and handle. All of Vlieseline's products are washable and dry-cleanable. Visit the website here for further information and read our general guide on using interfacings here.
Interfacings for Dressmaking
Vlieseline produce a large range of interfacings for dressmaking with both fusible and sew-in varieties. The products come in a variety of different weights for the fabrics you are using. Here is a quick round-up of the range at a glance using the manufacturer's product codes to help you select the best product when you are out shopping. Visit Vlieseline's own website for further information here.
Fusible interfacings for light-weight fabrics
H180 non-woven for blouse and dress collars, cuffs, pockets, facings, plackets
G405 non-woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts or trouser waistbands
H410 non-woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts or trouser waistbands
F220 non-woven for small parts of dresses
LE420 non-woven, suitable for heat-sensitive fabrics, leathers and suedes
G785 woven, very fine suitable for transparent fabrics
H609 bi-elastic stretchy for light to medium-weight jersey fabrics
Sew-in interfacing for light-weight fabrics
L11 non-woven, suitable for crushed and pleated fabrics that cannot be ironed
Fusible interfacings for medium-weight fabrics
H200 non-woven for blouse and dress collars, cuffs, pockets, facings, plackets
G405 non-woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts
H410 non-woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts
H250 non-woven for waistbands on dresses
G710 woven, pure cotton for blouse and dress collars, cuffs, pockets, facings, plackets
G740 woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts
G770 woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts and waistbands on skirts and trousers
Sew-in interfacing for medium-weight fabrics
M12 non-woven, suitable for crushed and pleated fabrics that cannot be ironed
Fusible interfacings for heavy-weight fabrics
H410 non-woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts
G700 woven for blouse and dress collars, cuffs, pockets, facings, plackets
G710 woven, pure cotton for blouse and dress collars, cuffs, pockets, facings, plackets
G740 woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts
G770 woven for blazer and coat fronts, collars, pockets, belts and waistbands on skirts and trousers
Other dressmaking products
Other products for dressmaking include edge tapes, waist shapers, seam tapes and Wundaweb. For further details see here.
Vlieseline Creative Range
Vlieseline produce a wide range of products for creative sewing and home furnishing uses. Here is a quick round-up of the range available. Further information can be found in the links below or see here.
General creative products
Decovil/Decovil Light iron-on for bags, hats and interiors
Filmoplast self-adhesive tear-off embroidery backing
Fuse-n-Tear iron-on stabiliser
Solufix self-adhesive water soluble embroidery backing
Solufleece sew-on water soluble embroidery backing
Stitch n Tear sew-on stabiliser
Hot Spots heat activated adhesive dots for appliques or motifs
Lamifix gloss or matt fusible and wipeable film
Quilter's Grid fusible for patchwork in a grid
Quickscreen Triangle or Square sew-on stabiliser for accurate stitching
Style-Vil foam for bags, 3D items
Bondaweb iron-on adhesive for joining layers
Pelmet interlinings S80, S133, S320, S520 - various weights
Vlieseline Waddings/Battings
Vlieseline also produce a range of waddings/battings for use in quiltmaking. Find out more here.
General Tips on Using Interfacings
Try a small piece of your chosen Vlieseline product on a scrap of the fabric you are using before using on your project.
The straight grain of your pattern piece should be parallel to the outer edge of the interfacing.
Wash your main fabric before use, if possible, to avoid shrinkage.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the edge of the interfacing with regards to iron temperature and any special requirements, such as using a damp cloth.
For further tips, see Vlieseline's website here.
Stockists
The following online shops stock a wide range of Vlieseline products: