Our "Make An Easy Reading Cushion Tutorial" provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to sewing a comfortable cushion featuring a convenient pocket for your book and a handle for easy transport. Designed for adventurous beginners, this project requires basic sewing materials, including quilting cotton, fusible interfacing, continuous zipper tape, and polypropylene webbing. The tutorial includes clear instructions on fabric cutting, assembling the cushion back panel with a zipper, and constructing the pocket and handle. By following this guide, you'll create a functional and cozy reading cushion, perfect for book lovers of all ages.
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You have probably noticed our slight obsession with fusiblewoven interfacing, we use it in lots of our tutorial projects. But it’s easy to see why: check out the ‘spring’ in the fabrics in the photo above – the fabric with interlining sits higher and rolls into a smoother curve.
In this guide, we’re going to talk you through the benefits of woven interfacing and why we love it SO much, give you some project inspiration and walk you through the correct way to apply woven interlining to your fabrics.
What is Fusible Woven Interfacing?
Fusible woven interfacingis actually a “normal” piece of fabric with warp & weft threads that are woven together in the traditional way. A layer of adhesive glue is applied to one side which will adhere to other fabric once an iron is applied.
Woven interfacing(or interlining) is a great way to give your projects a little more structure, making fabrics easier to work with and it’s super simple to apply. Medium weights are great for quilting cottons in projects like cushions; they will sit better but still feel “squishably” soft and it can help non-padded little bags and pencil cases hold their shape.
Grab a cheeky 10% discount off your next Fusible Woven Interfacing purchase with WOVEN10 One time use per customer.
The benefits of using woven interfacing
Elevates quilt cotton weight fabric to a canvas weight fabric
Negates the need for a lining in some projects – saves you money & time!
The interlining fabric is made of natural cotton fibres rather than polyester (plastic) so it’s more eco-friendly
It’s breathable as it’s a natural fibre
It adds structure
It adds a luxury feel to your project
Machine washable up to 60 degrees
Helps reduce the need for ironing on some projects as it retains shape
Works with light to medium weight fabrics (the fabric must withstand being ironed at heat setting 3)
Gives fabrics a heavier feel
Reduces drape
Excellent for adding body to quilt cottons to be used in bag making or home dec projects
In-house at Plush Addict we LOVE woven interfacing for bag making, zipper pouches & cushion covers. It gives a really professional finish to your projects.
Using this interfacing for cushion covers can negate the need for a lining so it saves fabric and makes it easier – especially if you are adding a zipper! It’s also great to use for external pockets – again no lining is required!
A note on using woven interfacing in dressmaking projects
The general rule of thumb regarding using any kind of interfacing in dressmaking is that the interfacing should not be heavier than your fashion fabric. Woven interfacing is great when sewing coats, shirts etc, but it as it does reduce the drape of your fashion fabric it’s not best suited for times you wish your fabric to have a good drape.
Test interlining on a 2″ test square of the fabric to check suitability
Method
1. Cut your fabric: Fabrics can be cut to size/ shape before or after applying interfacing.
2. Smooth out the interlining adhesive side up (it feels slightly rough). Lay the fabric on top right side up with the grain lines aligned.
3. Cut the interfacing to the same size as the piece of fabric.
4. Place the fabric right side down on an ironing board.
5. Smooth the interfacing on top of the fabric, coated side down. Trim any interlining that exceeds the size of the fabric to prevent damage to the ironing surface, or lay on some scrap calico/ fabric
6. Cover with a smooth surfaced cloth; a tea towel or spare cotton are ideal.
7. Lightly dampen the cover using the iron’s spray setting.
8. Adjust the iron to heat setting 3 – cotton, no steam.
9. Starting at one corner work the iron across the cover to lightly adhere the materials together, smoothing out any lumps or ridges as the iron moves across.
10. Lift the cover and check for any bumps. The fabric and interfacing may need peeling apart a little. Recover and lightly press.
11. Once the interfacing is smooth, dampen the cover again.
12. Press, spending 12 seconds on each area to achieve good adhesion.
13. Place the coated fabric somewhere flat to cool fully and set the adhesive.
And you’re done!
(Grab a cheeky 10% discount off your next Fusible Woven Interfacing purchase with WOVEN10 One time use per customer.)
Want to try woven interning in the wild? Here are some interlining projects you could try:
We have prepared this ultimate Vilene / Vlieseline Guide because interfacings and interlinings are some of the most useful products to have in your sewing room.
Vlieseline offer a vast range of products which can add shape and structure to your fabric but there are so many choose from so how do you know which you need for your project?
If you’re based in Europe and have been sewing for a while you’ll probably be familiar with the brand Vilene.
Vilene became Vlieseline in the summer of 2016, different name, but the products are all the same and of exceptional quality.
For more than 60 years Vilene (now Vlieseline) has been the essential interlining for all kinds of applications.
Vlieseline products are the most famous and prestigious interlinings for those with a passion for sewing, for studios and for professional tailors/dressmakers!
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Did you know that Vlieseline do more than just interlinings?
Alongside the top quality fashion range which includes iron-on, sew-in and woven the range also includes a comprehensive range of tapes to take your dressmaking to the next level.
The Creative Range is the perfect range of stabilisers for all sorts of projects including patchwork, bags, home decoration, or accessories.
Did you know that Vlieseline also offer a great range of waddings/ battings?
Suitable for projects that need a little volume of padding, there are also some flame retardant choices, perfect to offer peace of mind for baby projects.
With the help of Vlieseline we’ve put together a handy at-a-glance guide which will easily help you select the right product for the right project.
As well as the basic weights we’ve included laundry instructions, fabric suitability and properties, a quick guide to how to apply the product.
Want the Ultimate Vilene/Vlieseline At-A-Glance Guide?
Isn’t it annoying when you find the perfect project online, only to discover you don’t recognise the suggested stability option?
If you’re based in the USA you’re probably familiar with Pellon, and here in Europe and Australia the most popular brand is Vlieseline.
We’ve provided Pellon suggestions for Vlieseline products where possible, although we always recommend testing an interlining on scrap fabric first to make sure you’re happy with the result.
Vlieseline have an extensive YouTube channel which you must check out. It has oodles of video how-to tutorials on how to get the best from the range.
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