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Vlieseline, this material used to stabilize and give structure to fabric for clothing and accessories, is considered a sewing essential! In this article, we will explore the different types of Vlieseline available around us, each with its own specific characteristics and uses. Whether you are looking for a lightweight Vlieseline for delicate sewing projects or a thicker Vlieseline, we will guide you through several options you can choose!
To help you, here is a Vlieseline overview table:
Bulky Interfacings:
| Ref | Measurement | How to use it? | Type of fabrics | What to do with it? |
| H630 | white, 90 cm | One-sided fusible fleece, for patchwork, quilting, and warm garment making. Ideal for valances, ruffles, and tiebacks | Light to medium fabrics such as cotton and synthetics | Fix with a hot iron, dry, gently step by step without sliding |
| H640 | white, 90 cm | One-sided fusible fleece, cozy, the bulkiest for quilting, 3D creations, loops, knots, trims... and warm clothing | Light to medium fabrics such as cotton and synthetics | Iron with a damp cloth, pressing well, spot by spot |
| HH650 | white, 150 cm | Double-sided fusible fleece allows joining two layers in one operation, ideal for quilting and garment making. | Light to medium fabrics | Place Vlieseline HH 650 between the fabric pieces to be joined, making sure there are no folds or misalignments. |
| 272 | white, 114 cm | Particularly compact and firm fleece, thermal insulating, ideal for patchwork and quilting projects, covers, pot holders... | All fabrics | Simply place under the fabric and sew (not fusible). |
| 277 | white, 150 cm | 100% cotton fleece, fluffy and lightweight, ideal for quilting projects and warm clothing, no fiber migration, very stable | All fabrics | Simply position then sew. |
| X50 | white, 90 cm | Thin fleece with a diamond-shaped fusible pattern, ideal for quilted garments and similar crafts. | All fabrics | Fix with a dry iron step by step without sliding for 10 to 12 seconds. |
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279 Cotton Mix |
ecru, 220 x 270 cm | Vlieseline 279 Cotton Mix 80/20 is a needle-punched fleece, made of 80% cotton + 20% polyester. | All fabrics | 279 Cotton Mix 80/20 was specially developed to be used in your quilted blankets, quilting projects, and wall hangings. |
| P120 | white, 250 x 300 cm | Versatile medium-thickness fleece with flame-retardant finish for multiple uses such as patchwork and quilting projects as well as making warm and lightweight clothing. | All fabrics | Particularly well suited for safety-protection and functional clothing, padding, bedding, etc. |
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P250 |
white - 150 x 200 cm | P250 is a synthetic fiber fleece, very bulky, flame-retardant. Ideal for patchwork, quilting, and upholstery. | All fabrics | Duvets, play mats, as well as for making warm and functional clothing such as jackets, coats, and safety garments. |
| Decorative wadding | wadding |
Sew-in Interfacings:
| Ref | Measurement | How to use it? | Type of fabrics | What to do with it? |
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L11 Anthracite |
90 cm | Particularly soft and gentle interfacing. For small inserts like collars, cuffs, etc. on blouses and dresses | Light fabrics such as crash and pleated | For hand or machine sewing |
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M12 White |
90 cm | Soft interfacing, for all uses, dress fronts, jacket and coat plastrons but also for collars, pockets, tabs, etc. Also ideal as a plastron in jackets | Light to medium fabrics such as crash and pleated | For hand or machine sewing |
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S13
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90 cm | Stable and compact sew-in interfacing: for fabric baskets, cap visors, bag bottoms, and all creative projects | Heavy fabrics | For hand or machine sewing |
Woven Interfacings:
| Ref | Measurement | How to use? | Type of fabrics? | What to do with it? |
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G700 Black
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90 cm | Versatile pure cotton woven interfacing for small inserts, blouses, and shirts | Light to medium fabrics | Fix with a steam iron, 5-6 times gently, step by step without sliding |
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G710 White G710 Black |
90 cm | Versatile pure cotton woven interfacing for small inserts, blouses, and dresses. A lighter alternative to G700 | Light to medium fabrics | Fix with a steam iron, 5-6 times gently, step by step without sliding |
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G740 Ecru G740 Black |
90 cm | Medium thickness woven interfacing, slightly napped, for jacket plastrons, coats, etc. and for small inserts | Medium to heavy fabrics | Fix with a steam iron, 5-6 times gently, step by step without sliding |
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G770 Ecru G770 Black |
75 cm | Woven PES bi-elastic, fusible, flexible interfacing usable universally on all supports, guaranteeing impeccable adhesion over time | For all fabrics | Fix with a steam iron, 5-6 times gently, step by step without sliding |
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G785 White G785 Black G785 Flesh |
90 cm | Soft and light bi-stretch woven interfacing for reinforcements on blouses and dresses, fronts of jackets, coats, etc. made from light and/or stretch fabrics | Delicate and fluid fabrics such as silk, viscose, acetate, "cupro," and stretch and sheer fabrics | Briefly fix the cut interfacing first with a low-temperature iron to hold it in place, gently to avoid any creases. Then fix permanently, dry or with steam depending on the fabric |
Non-woven interfacing:
| Ref | Measurement | How to use it? | Fabrics | What to do with it? |
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H180 Black |
90 cm | Particularly soft and light interfacing for small inserts and jacket plastrons... very light to medium fabrics | Delicate and fluid fabrics such as silk, viscose, acetate, and "cupro" | Fix with a hot iron dry, 5 to 6 times, gently step by step without sliding |
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H200 Black |
90 cm | Light interfacing, medium stability for small inserts on blouses and dresses | Light fabrics such as cotton and polyester | Fix with a hot iron, dry, 5 to 6 times, gently step by step without sliding |
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H250 Anthracite |
90 cm | Stable interfacing for shaped inserts, waistbands, and creative projects | Light to medium fabrics such as cotton | Fix with a hot iron, dry, 5 to 6 times, step by step without sliding |
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H410 |
90 cm | Soft interfacing with stabilizing threads lengthwise, for jacket plastrons... as well as small inserts | Light to medium fabrics such as wool and wild silk. | Fuse with a hot iron, using a pressing cloth, step by step without sliding. |
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H609 Black |
75cm | Extreme elasticity ideal for stretch pieces | Stretch fabrics such as jersey | Fix with a hot iron, dry, 5 to 6 times, gently step by step without sliding |
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F220 White F220 Black |
90 cm | Lightweight interfacing, suitable for small pieces like collars, cuffs, etc., for blouses and garments. | Light to medium fabrics such as wool and wild silk. | Fuse with a hot iron, using a pressing cloth, step by step without sliding. |
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LE420 |
90 cm | Flexible interfacing, usable for all panels: vest fronts, jackets and coats, collars, pockets, tabs, etc. | Light to medium fabrics such as wool and wild silk. | Fuse with a hot iron, using a pressing cloth, step by step without sliding. |
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G405 White G405 Black |
90 cm | Flexible interfacing, usable for all panels: vest fronts, jackets and coats, collars, pockets, tabs, etc. | Light to medium fabrics such as wool and wild silk. | Fuse with a hot iron, using a pressing cloth, step by step without sliding. |
Creative Interfacings:
| Ref | Measurement | How to use it? | |
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Vliesofix |
90 cm | Double-sided induction voile for appliqués, craft projects, and mending. | Set the iron to wool, iron dry by slowly sliding the iron over the paper for 5 seconds then let cool. Set the iron to wool/cotton, iron with a pressing cloth, holding the iron in place for 10 seconds, section by section. |
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Lamifix Glossy |
45 cm | Transparent fusible sheet for making fabric baskets, toiletry bags, bags, placemats, and other craft projects. | Iron dry on the shiny or printed side with a pressing cloth, starting lightly then pressing for about 8 seconds, section by section. |
| S320 | white, 90 cm | Lightweight "corner" interfacing ideal for bags, fabric baskets, belts, hats, DIY projects, etc. | Set the iron to wool/cotton, iron with a pressing cloth, holding the iron in place, section by section. |
| S520 | white, 90 cm | Heavyweight interfacing in saddle pad style for fabric baskets, bags, belts, hats, and all creative projects, etc. | Set the iron to wool/cotton, iron with a pressing cloth, holding the iron in place, section by section. |
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Decovil |
beige, 90 cm | Stable, it is used as a saddle pad. Its excellent resistance and flexibility allow the making of hats, belts, bags, pouches, textile baskets. | Decovil must be ironed at the 'Wool' setting, with a damp pressing cloth, without sliding: press firmly for about 6 seconds at a time. |
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Decovil Light |
beige, 90 cm | Decovil Light is a lighter, more flexible, and softer version of its predecessor Decovil. It can be ironed, has a leather-like feel, ideal for making belts and all '3D' shapes. | Decovil must be ironed at the 'Wool' setting, with a damp pressing cloth, without sliding: press firmly for about 6 seconds at a time. |
| Rasterquick square | white, 90 cm | Tear-away pattern with printed grid (1x1cm). Patterns and geometric shapes can be made quickly and easily. It is also perfect for transferring or enlarging cutting patterns and drawings. | Always place fabric pieces on the unprinted side of the fabric. Sew along the line using the sewing guide. |
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Rasterquick triangle |
white, 90 cm | Tear-resistant pattern with printed triangles for 60º angle designs such as stars, cubes (for Baby-Block), hexagons. The different lines make cutting and sewing various patterns easier. | The dotted lines are the cutting lines and include the seam allowance. The solid lines are the sewing lines. |
Some extra tips?
A few tips if you are thinking about fusing your Vlieseline...
First of all, make sure you have the right tools: some Vlieseline suited to your project, an iron, and an ironing board. Start by preheating your iron to the recommended temperature for the fabric on which you will apply the Vlieseline. Place the fabric right side up on the ironing board, then position the Vlieseline on the fabric with the adhesive side down. Make sure the Vlieseline covers the entire desired area. Then, place a thin cloth or a sheet of parchment paper over the Vlieseline to avoid damaging the iron or the fabric. Press firmly on the hot cloth or parchment paper with the iron, making slow and steady movements for about 10 to 15 seconds. Make sure to cover the entire surface of the Vlieseline with the heat of the iron. Then, let the fabric cool completely before handling it. This will allow the Vlieseline to firmly adhere to the fabric. And there you go, you have ironed on your Vlieseline successfully!
Practical tips : choosing the right needle for your sewing machine
...Here’s another little tip for cutting your Vlieseline:
Start by placing your Vlieseline on a flat, clean work surface. Use a ruler to measure the amount of Vlieseline you need for your project. Mark the measurements with a pen or pencil on the Vlieseline. Then, use sharp scissors to cut the Vlieseline according to the marks you made.
It is important to cut the Vlieseline with precise and steady movements to get clean edges. Make sure your scissors are clean to avoid transferring dirt or residue onto the Vlieseline. If you need specific shapes, you can also trace the outlines on the Vlieseline and cut along the drawn lines.
This process is especially useful if you are working on a project with a tartan pattern, where precision is essential to properly highlight the lines and squares. Be sure to take your time and cut precisely to achieve the desired results. Once you have cut the Vlieseline, it is ready to be used in your sewing project!
Thanks to its ease of use and versatility, you can bring your ideas to life professionally, and above all, don't forget to choose the right Vlieseline according to your needs and follow the appropriate steps.
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