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Quality interfacings for dressmaking

Morgan

Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« on: July 22, 2023, 20:55:30 PM »
Please share where in the UK you buy high quality woven interfacings for fine dressmaking and tailoring  (fusible & sew in). 
The owner of the place I usually buy from is about to retire so I will need to find somewhere new.

Mostly interested in nice lightweight woven fusibles as I can probably source tailoring supplies when needed and can get silk organza & a fine cotton if I want sew-ins.
Thanks   
« Last Edit: July 22, 2023, 20:58:21 PM by Morgan »

Ouryve

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2023, 21:02:50 PM »
I've had some nice light cotton fusible from English couture company
https://englishcouture.co.uk/shop-category/interfacing/?post_type=product
Janome M50QDC - "Jane" - Small, cute and hard working. Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630 - "Pfanny" - Pfickle. Bernina L450 - "Bernie" - Very hungry. Bernina 830 Record - "Becky"

Morgan

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2023, 22:10:35 PM »
@Ouryve Thanks. 
That's where I've been buying from, so will need to find somewhere else that offers the same quality. 

Ouryve

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2023, 22:59:16 PM »
Oh no! I had best stock up.
Janome M50QDC - "Jane" - Small, cute and hard working. Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630 - "Pfanny" - Pfickle. Bernina L450 - "Bernie" - Very hungry. Bernina 830 Record - "Becky"

Morgan

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2023, 23:08:26 PM »
Oh no! I had best stock up.
That's what I've just done so I'll be okay for a few months which gives me some time to try some samles from other places - just trying to find out where to try. 

It would be wonderful if another business could take over her online shop   

Ohsewsimple

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2023, 23:11:12 PM »
Oh no,I buy from there too @Morgan:scream:  Better stock up.  When is she retiring?
I was going to suggest Gill Arnold but looks as though she’s stopped doing it.  And Alison Smith's shop looks closed too.  Heck,I’m at a loss now.  Let us know if you find anywhere.

Ouryve

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2023, 23:43:01 PM »
Fabrics galore seem to have cotton fusible but no idea of the quality.
Janome M50QDC - "Jane" - Small, cute and hard working. Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630 - "Pfanny" - Pfickle. Bernina L450 - "Bernie" - Very hungry. Bernina 830 Record - "Becky"

Lachica

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2023, 06:11:18 AM »
I bought fusible cotton from Lady sew N sew, it's Vlieseline brand, is that the sort of thing you're looking for? I doubt they'll stock the canvas etc though.
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Iminei

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2023, 07:54:54 AM »
It would be wonderful if another business could take over her online shop   

How about you ??? @Morgan
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So Chic

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2023, 08:00:33 AM »
The only place I can think of is McCullough & Wallis or it’s a trawl through the internet.
So Chic
Bernina Artista 630, Bernina 800DL, Janome Cover Pro 1000CP and an elderly Singer Touch & Sew 720G as a back up

Sewingsue

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2023, 08:07:40 AM »
Well it's a good many years since she took over the business from Terry Fox so I suppose it's not surprising that she wants to retire.

It is a well established business so I hope someone does take it over.
Bernina Aurora 440QE, Brother BC-2500, Singer 99K (1938), Juki MO-654DE overlocker, Silver Viscount 620D overlocker.

Puzzler

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2023, 08:07:54 AM »
I like and buy the ECC20 fine cotton fusible. Are there others that you who use ECC that you would recommend?

Maggie’s Fab Fabrics on eBay list a few and you can buy in large quantities if you’ve £100 going spare. Not sure what they are like so samples would be a must.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=fabfabricsbymaggie&store_cat=0&store_name=maggiesfabfabrics&_oac=1&_nkw=fusible%20interfacing

Ohsewsimple

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2023, 17:43:21 PM »
How about
https://www.rebeccawoollard.co.uk/interfacing-stabilisers
Looks like she has some fine cotton fusible and the fine sheer fusible type I use.

https://www.stonefabrics.co.uk/product-category/haberdashery/haberdashery-interlining/

Also found this company that I’ve never heard of
https://www.misanstore.co.uk/all-products/interfacing

charley

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2023, 20:08:15 PM »
Not sure if this company has been mentioned yet?

https://www.tailormouse.co.uk/store/Default.aspx

Morgan

Re: Quality interfacings for dressmaking
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2023, 16:56:08 PM »
I like and buy the ECC20 fine cotton fusible. Are there others that you who use ECC that you would recommend?

Thanks Puzzler.   The ECC interfacings are the ones  I've used for years so I'm well and truly spoiled.   I agree the fine cotton fusible is great. 
Anyway, it's equivalent replacements for the ECC ones I'm trying to find . 
I've been hoping that someone would buy the online interfacing supplies side of the business and keep it going. Sadly nobody has come forward to do that yet and time is running out as retirement beckons.