tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post6870336377191478266..comments2024-03-16T10:04:07.161-04:00Comments on oonaballoona™ | by marcy harriell: view 4, avec bandsmarcy harriell | oonaballoonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-89277662569534272732013-01-20T00:26:43.519-05:002013-01-20T00:26:43.519-05:00Most pattern instructions I have say interface the...Most pattern instructions I have say interface the upper collar & outer cuffs. But, I have done that & it looks crappy with fusible interfacing - you can see tiny puckers where the glue sticks. I say, who cares what the pattern calls for. I plan to interface the under collar & inner cuffs on my next shirts and see how they stand up.wingamajighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130319805109029429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-74095818574085817912013-01-18T08:24:54.921-05:002013-01-18T08:24:54.921-05:00You interface the upper collar. I love that olive ...You interface the upper collar. I love that olive coat at the bottom!Erinhttp://erinbartels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-16051142977889122432013-01-18T07:04:53.838-05:002013-01-18T07:04:53.838-05:00This is so touching! This is so touching! prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-21601181603267370362013-01-18T06:51:19.189-05:002013-01-18T06:51:19.189-05:00I interface the under collar if I am using an iro...I interface the under collar if I am using an iron on product. It can ripple in the wash. If using sew-in interfacing I apply it to the upper collar. If the fabric is thin or will change shades with an interfacing backing I apply to under collar. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003464094845763034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-63534828550643353592013-01-18T03:00:24.954-05:002013-01-18T03:00:24.954-05:00I would interface the lower piece, if only to ensu...I would interface the lower piece, if only to ensure that you don't end up with bubbling on the nice side of the collar! :)redambitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995303996509484228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-21624727307369798912013-01-18T02:56:06.252-05:002013-01-18T02:56:06.252-05:00Just checked two of Simon's shirts, same brand...Just checked two of Simon's shirts, same brand, one has the underneath collar piece interfaced, the other has the top piece interfaced. The dressier of the two shirts is the one where the underneath collar piece is interfaced. Though who knows- maybe its arbitrary? The factory worker sews it whichever way it is handed to them? The thing to do would be go do a snoop-shop and see if all of the EmilyKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202548680341378684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-15565264003546960082013-01-17T21:50:40.709-05:002013-01-17T21:50:40.709-05:00Wow, I'm even more confused after reading the ...Wow, I'm even more confused after reading the comments.... I bet this didn't help you at all. I've always interfaced the under collar. Just made more sense to me. No good reason why...liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-32516995349685972852013-01-17T19:17:15.099-05:002013-01-17T19:17:15.099-05:00Upper collar is the interfaced one. Same for cuffs...Upper collar is the interfaced one. Same for cuffs.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-47102993360867054322013-01-17T18:49:57.261-05:002013-01-17T18:49:57.261-05:00I have no help on the collar front, but it seems y...I have no help on the collar front, but it seems you have your answer wih the sewing gurus above:)<br />Just wanted to say that your husband sounds a lot like my husband, gorgeous men they are. I lucked out! :)Bec Stitcheshttp://www.becstitches.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-69167823809313121882013-01-17T17:27:33.496-05:002013-01-17T17:27:33.496-05:00There's some useful notes on collars (& wh...There's some useful notes on collars (& where to interface):<br /><br />http://www.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/factshts/ct-lmh.185.pdf<br /><br />I was taught to interface on the under collar.<br /><br /><br /><br />unlabelled clotheshttp://www.unlabelledclothes.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-14928019772358036032013-01-17T16:21:23.342-05:002013-01-17T16:21:23.342-05:00I always thought you interfaced the underside of t...I always thought you interfaced the underside of the collar, and interfaced the collar stand piece that is against the neck. So they are opposite to each other! Why this way???? I have no idea what-so-ever!!! Off-The-Cuff Sewing Style ( http://off-the-cuff-style.blogspot.com.au) dissects and features tailored mens shirts with tutorials if that helps...it will be more than 'nice' to make Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-2097063409486245122013-01-17T15:34:23.615-05:002013-01-17T15:34:23.615-05:00The Peter Pan collar pattern I'm working on no...The Peter Pan collar pattern I'm working on now has me interface both sides... I think. I can't remember what I did for my two other collared shirts, but I remember only one side was interfaced. (Both were men's shirts, too.) good luck! Is that the fabric you're using? Awesome.Amy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16249150854040864802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-38323432445642986782013-01-17T15:13:39.176-05:002013-01-17T15:13:39.176-05:00Wow, there really isn't a consensus here. Fant...Wow, there really isn't a consensus here. Fantastic that you're working on this! I really need to get going on a shirt for Phin soon. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-9658789734156164232013-01-17T15:06:57.902-05:002013-01-17T15:06:57.902-05:00I am knitting socks for my man, with the idea that...I am knitting socks for my man, with the idea that it will get me out of having to sew anything for him, so I can keep sewing time for myself.<br />Venus de Hilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424101811517659566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-32277105831357598782013-01-17T15:06:44.034-05:002013-01-17T15:06:44.034-05:00No idea on the interfacing, but can I say how amaz...No idea on the interfacing, but can I say how amazing it is that Ruggy and Mr. Cation both make eight hour sauces, coffee in the mornings while we laze in bed, and all sorts of fun drinks to boot? Only thing is, you're making Ruggy a shirt and I'm making Mr. Cation NOTHING. Cation Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785063344305810736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-72077283923468651782013-01-17T14:09:23.724-05:002013-01-17T14:09:23.724-05:00Wow, I am making a vintage pattern shirt for my ma...Wow, I am making a vintage pattern shirt for my man too! I interfaced the underside with a lightweight,fusible, woven interfacing. The important bit is trimming off the seam allowance so it isn't too bulky.<br />Hey if you are using a patterned fabric and want to match the pockets to the rest, I just did a post about an easy and effective way to do that over at mine : )http://MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-70726173066109442472013-01-17T13:59:56.692-05:002013-01-17T13:59:56.692-05:00According to Margaret Islander, you want the OUTSI...According to Margaret Islander, you want the OUTSIDE (outer collar) to be interfaced, the crisp side.<br /><br />It's also true that if the interfacing bubbles, you'll be in trouble. So test your interfacing first.<br /><br />I generally use a weft weight woven interfacing and never have issues with bubbling. You want to make sure your interfacing has a similar hand to your fashion Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-5116314318474181472013-01-17T13:55:25.395-05:002013-01-17T13:55:25.395-05:00I've just finished up three different men'...I've just finished up three different men's shirt patterns and Kwik Sew had you interface the under collar, while Burda had you interface both. You might want to decide based on what your fabric needs.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900346456116162606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-76726153024298770082013-01-17T13:45:07.434-05:002013-01-17T13:45:07.434-05:00You could go rogue and use non-fusible interfacing...You could go rogue and use non-fusible interfacing, it will just sit in the middle. If you have nice crisp shirting, it will look nice that way, if the fabric is a little on the thin side, I would fuse the visible/top side.Ms. McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190263303526887994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-28054363627847288652013-01-17T13:23:41.577-05:002013-01-17T13:23:41.577-05:00I'm making the Negroni for my man and I just i...I'm making the Negroni for my man and I just interfaced the collar. But, I don't know which side I interfaced. Oops.oldjovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466998093720695837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-1880064285530294642013-01-17T13:16:14.322-05:002013-01-17T13:16:14.322-05:00After reading these comments, sounds like personal...After reading these comments, sounds like personal pref as there are good reasons for interfacing either side. I just sewed myself a western shirt and I swear Kwik Sew had me interface the upper visible side.Elishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041860832418487649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-18763008733407973322013-01-17T13:06:21.326-05:002013-01-17T13:06:21.326-05:00I think you interface the bottom piece. Love your ...I think you interface the bottom piece. Love your vintage pattern!angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928065238345574964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-61869466213110018022013-01-17T12:48:57.469-05:002013-01-17T12:48:57.469-05:00On the classical tailored shirt class, Pam says to...On the classical tailored shirt class, Pam says to always interface the upper collar and not the under. Another quick advice she gives is that the under collar to be slightly smaller so you don't see when you turn. (Ps, watched this part of the class just for u x)House of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-56761632361442745862013-01-17T12:35:24.006-05:002013-01-17T12:35:24.006-05:00Bottom piece — that's the way I learned it in ...Bottom piece — that's the way I learned it in my pattern making classes at FIT.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7229023062005372735.post-85035837654040204642013-01-17T12:14:28.154-05:002013-01-17T12:14:28.154-05:00Bottom piece in case the interfacing gets all bubb...Bottom piece in case the interfacing gets all bubbled up or messed up- its not visibleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com