Nothing like a classic blazer! A real must-have in everyone's wardrobe. But did you know that there are many different ways to construct a blazer, depending on whether you want a straightforward finish or full-on tailoring.
Here we give you tips & tricks for sewing your blazer. You can also watch a full tutorial on Fibre Mood Academy.
1. Interfacing
The biggest difference between typical ready-to-wear blazers on the high street and a high-end blazer from a luxury brand is interfacing. A high-end blazer usually has non-woven interlining in addition to fusible interfacing, which provides extra reinforcement and a nicer drape. These are mainly used for:
- the shoulder area in the front
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the sleeve head
What can we recommend?
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Vlieseline: H410 - provides extra stability thanks to threads that run along the grain
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Sew-in interfacing: e.g. horsehair canvas
Helpful tips:
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test your interfacing first so you can see and feel what effect it has on your fabric.
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you can interface an entire piece of fabric and cut out your pattern pieces afterwards (= block fusing) to avoid any shrinkage in your final pattern pieces caused by fusing
2. Buttons and buttonholes
Depending on the thickness of your fabric and the look you prefer, there are different button choices.
On the one hand, you have the classic flat buttons with 2 or 4 holes. These buttons sometimes have a convex base, which allows more space with thicker fabrics. Other buttons are 'shank buttons' with a loop at the bottom of the button that automatically provides more space between the button and the fabric. These are also ideally suited to heavier fabrics.
Are you making buttonholes with the buttonhole foot that comes with your sewing machine? If you are using a heavier fabric or something with a pronounced texture, you can try a washaway stabiliser such as Avalon as an aid. This will help your buttonhole foot to glide more easily over the fabric.
Ready to start? Time to get out your sewing materials and create a beautifully finished blazer! Could you still use some help while sewing? Be sure to check out our free tutorial in the Fibre Mood Academy, where you can follow the instructions from start to finish.
Be sure to share your creations on our website under the 'Your creations' tab or share them on Instagram with #fibremood. We can't wait to see the results!
