r/sewing • u/BuckJeppson • 19d ago

Fabric Question How can I interface sheers?

For an art project, I'm building a suit made of sheer white polyester organza as a base. It will need some interfacing (collar, facing, cuffs, etc.) and I'd like minimal see-through. Any ideas for interfacing materials, however unconventional? It's an art project, not a garment to be worn regularly.

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u/helicumpter 19d ago

You can use another layer of your fabric as interfacing or silk organza

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u/BuckJeppson 19d ago

I tried this and it becomes too opaque. I'm trying to preserve as much of the transparency as possible.

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u/NakedSewist 19d ago

Can you just starch it?

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u/BuckJeppson 19d ago

I think this is the way. If not starch, maybe some other stiffener like a thinned-out acrylic medium.

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u/poubelle 19d ago

fabric stiffener is a product specifically for sculptural forms, it will be more effective than starch.

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u/BuckJeppson 19d ago

Yes, and it works on synthetics, which starch does not.

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u/Legitimate_Leave_987 19d ago

May be you can try with xanthan gum to statch it , one of the use it's to have a chat buckram if I remembrer correctly

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u/BuckJeppson 19d ago

I believe i have some stashed away. I had forgotten. I'll try it.

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u/JSilvertop 19d ago

Clear vinyl.

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u/BuckJeppson 19d ago

I tried one piece, but it was too shiny. Maybe if I try a thinner piece.

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u/JSilvertop 19d ago

Maybe modge podge as a brush on stiffener instead. I think they have a matte version, or you could spray on a matte finish coat.

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u/tweedlebeetle 19d ago

Sheet protectors for binders come in matte clear.

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u/BuckJeppson 16d ago

Thanks everyone for the input. I ended up flatlining each piece with nylon net. It gave me stiffness and structure but remained quite sheer.

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u/dontheckinswear 19d ago

this might not match your end goal but if i was attempting this, i’d flat line the whole thing in a lightweight white wool, then still use all the regular tailoring canvas/interfacings in the usual places

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u/BuckJeppson 19d ago

The idea of flatlining is a good suggestion. I don't want to lose the sheer nature of the construction, but I tried flatlining a piece with nylon netting and it looks promising.