DIY Interfacing vs Commercial: Which One Wins in 2025?

Описание: Is commercial interfacing really worth it—or can you DIY your own with scraps and a bit of creativity? In this video, I test several homemade interfacing alternatives against store-bought options in a series of (very scientific) challenges: squish tests, heat resistance, skin comfort, durability, and more.

Along the way, we’ll talk about what interfacing is actually for, why it exists, and how sewists historically stabilized fabric long before the fusible stuff came around.
Whether you're a beginner on a budget or just tired of crunchy, plastic-y interfacing, this is for you!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro – Do You Need to Buy Interfacing?
00:35 What Interfacing Does (and Why It Exists)
01:23 Brief History of Interfacing
03:47 The Tests for DIY vs Store-Bought
04:21 Snuggle Rating – Softness Against Skin
05:41 Blender Test – Wash Durability
06:20 Rip Test – Strength Under Stress
08:19 Hot Iron Trial – Heat Resistance
09:57 Squish Test – Resilience & Recovery
13:57 Final Thoughts: Which One Wins?
14:05 When DIY Interfacing Makes Sense
14:12 When to Buy the Real Thing

Can you skip the store? This video shares how to interface with fabric using DIY alternatives. Learn how to stiffen fabric with unusual methods and see the results. We test a variety of options, helping you decide if that trip for sewing supplies is really necessary.

Got a favorite? Have a DIY trick I missed? Drop it in the comments!

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