The instructions call for the facings to be interfaced. I picked up some medium-weight, fusible interfacing from
Fashion Sewing Supply. I cut the interfacing first to the pattern pieces for the facings. But the pattern instruction looked like maybe the interfacing didn't go into the seam lines.
I did some research and found support for the idea that the interfacing not go into the seam allowances, especially where bulk is a concern. This fabric would definitely be classified as bulky. So I decided to remove the seam allowances from the interfacing before fusing to my facings.
After some further digging on the internet, I found a suggestion to sew a quick stitch at the seam allowance line all around the interfacing and then use that as a cutting line. I sewed a scant 5/8" seam, which somewhat awkwardly pulled the interfacing and gathered it slightly.
Not to worry! Once I cut off the stitching line, it laid flat again.
I then merely eyeballed centering the interfacing on the wrong side of the facing pieces and ironed on, pressing both sides before I was done. I didn't get a picture of the interfaced pieces hanging, but the drape is definitely stiffer. Not tons, but enough to make it feel kind of firm. More stable.
Next up is making my own piping for the seam between the facing and the lining. Then just a few more lining seams and then I get to put the whole thing together. I'll probably finish just in time for the cold weather to be done until October. Or maybe it will be October before I get it done, who knows...
For today's frivolous photo: My boys playing in a cradle that my grandfather made for my dolls when I was a little girl.
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