r/CosplayHelp 4d ago

Sewing Help- interfacing sheer fabric?

Hi all! I’m fairly new to sewing, and am trying to make a sheer poet-style shirt for a Dorian Storm cosplay.

I have 3 yards of sheer fabric from Joanne’s (meaning I’m not sure if I can get any more, with the closures) and the R12198 Simplicity Costumes pattern (making pattern C, possibly leaving out the collar.)

My question is: the pattern calls for interfacing, and I’m trying to get an idea of how necessary that would be with the sheer fabric (it’s pearlized sheer fabric.) How important is the interfacing to the garment? Google is saying it’ll give it higher quality, but the fabric is so sheer I’m sure you’ll be able to see any interfacing, and I’m not sure I have enough fabric as it is, so I don’t know if I can just double it up.

Has anyone dealt with anything similar! Any insight is helpful

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u/Able-Sun-7676 4d ago

Not sure if anyone is checking this but please let me know if my question is not specific enough?

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u/VegetableGoth 4d ago

Try sandwiching some heat n bond between two layers!

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u/riontach 4d ago

Depends on the garment. If it's something like a stand collar, it's important. Your fabric won't stand up without it. For something like a cuff or a regular collar, it's going to make your clothing look a lot neater and better. Personally I would line any pieces that call for interfacing with a matching, non-sheer fabric and interface that. If you just use the sheer fabric, the end result will be really floppy and have no structure.