Sewing question

[kengr]

I want to make a sort of sleeve to cover something. It needs to be *very* flexible (floppy, even). But it also needs to maintain its length and not fold "in" on itself.

First thought was boning. That'd maintain the length all right but wouldn't be flexible.

Any ideas/suggestions?

Comments

[fayanora]

Cat Faye says: "I would put a layer of ultralightweight fuiseable interfacing under the sleeve fabric so it doesn't fold into itself. I'm thinking the kind you iron on to the fabric."

Fuiseable means that it adheres to fabric when heated and becomes a part of the fabric.

Here's a link: https://www.pellonprojects.com/products/p44-plf-fusible-interfacing/

[acelightning73]

Don't use fabric. Go into a JoAnn's and snoop around in the upholstery and drapery departments for something that might be a reinforcing mesh for formal valances and stuff. Shop with your hands; you'll know the right texture when you touch it.

Fay's suggestion of iron-on interfacing might be the best way to attach your mesh to a more continuous fabric.