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[–] just_chill 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It will mostly depend on the thickness and drape of the fabric, but for a really crisp result you will likely need some interfacing on the collar and button placket (maybe some others). What kind of fabric do you have?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's just a generic cotton fabric that you find in the solid color cottons at joann's (not quilting cotton). It definitely isn't thick or maintains its shape. I am planning to use interfacing on the collar and sleeves, but I'm not sure if I need it on the torso area. I'm worried about it looking more shirt like than vest like.

[–] just_chill 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Then definitely add some interfacing around the closures! Otherwise the pulling can become quite obvious and not great.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I think I am going to just interface the whole torso area so it's more structured. Does that seem like a terrible idea?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

No one talked me out of it so I guess I will find out the hard way lmao

I tested it out on one of the lower panels and it looks way nicer than just 2 layers with no interfacing so yolo

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

@pizza_rolls @just_chill I'm not qualified to talk you either into or out of anything of the sort. But I *am* going to be watching with interest, haha! 🍿

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm not qualified to talk myself into or out of anything either, I'm just making it up as a go!

I think I am gonna do light interfacing on the top pieces and medium on the bottom. I will post a picture of it completed if it's not a total disaster 👀

[–] just_chill 2 points 11 months ago

There still is @craftingfails for total disasters.... On a more serious note, if you like interfaing more then it's the better decision!

[–] Sierk 1 points 11 months ago

Can't wait to see it