I made this yesterday, to replace a very old one that pretty much goes everywhere with me. I keep a pouch in my purse with my chapstick and hair elastics and all those little things that get lost in the bottom of my bag, that way when I switch purses I have fewer things to

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What is sew-in interfacing? Sew-in interfacing can be anything you sew between the layers of your project to provide structure. You can specifically buy sew-in interfacings in various thicknesses and stiffnesses or you could use canvas, muslin or cotton batting.

What is fusible interfacing? Fusible interfacing has glue on one (or sometimes both) sides that is activated with a hot iron and allows to adhere directly to the fabric. The glue side is either shiny or bumpy. It will usually come with instructions about how hot the iron should be, how long you should press and whether or not you should use steam. Always read the directions the first time, but I’m also going to tell you that it’s OK to ignore them once you learn what technique works best for you!

There are 4 main types of interfacing:
Woven Fusible
Non-Woven Fusible
Woven Sew-in
Non-Woven Sew-in