How to Sew a Facing – Pound Fabrics
Facing - not to be confused with interfacing - is a technique used to finish the edges and seams of your garment professionally, creating a semi-lined garment with neat seams. It involves concealing the raw edges of fabric with strip of fabric, a similar shape to your pattern piece, that lies inside the garment. Facings may be interfaced to help maintain the shape of the garment, and add shape to the concealed seam edge - which is why they are often confused with each other! Common areas which require facing on garments are; Necklines - usually only when they do not have a collar. Armholes - on sleeveless garments. Waistlines - where there is not a waist band present. Peek-a-boo openings - to reinforce the edges and maintain shapes. Different Types of Facing Some patterns call for different types, or Working with Double Cloth (double faced) fabrics: finishing edges Sewing Resources – Pound Fabrics P4P University- Facings - Patterns for Pirates How To Attach A Separate Neck-Front (Combination) Facing To An Open Garment - Doina Alexei Sewing Resources – Pound Fabrics P4P University- Facings - Patterns for Pirates How do I sew a french seam? Here's how - with teacher Deborah Smethurst at Sew In Brighton DIY Fabric Pattern Weights Quick and Easy! How to prepare your sewing patterns and cut out your fabric – Gather N Sew Sewing vlog Ep.5 sewing and turning a fabric belt tutorial + pattern options for Minerva fabrics! Sew-Along B6168 Fit-and-Flare Dress, Blog Sew-Along B6168 Fit-and-Flare Dress, Blog Fabric Haul from Pound Fabrics and Rainbow Fabrics
Facing - not to be confused with interfacing - is a technique used to finish the edges and seams of your garment professionally, creating a semi-lined garment with neat seams. It involves concealing the raw edges of fabric with strip of fabric, a similar shape to your pattern piece, that lies inside the garment. Facings may be interfaced to help maintain the shape of the garment, and add shape to the concealed seam edge - which is why they are often confused with each other! Common areas which require facing on garments are; 
