Let's Face it (sometimes you want to)

Sometimes a design in casual garments 

is more effective with a facing,

as opposed to

Piped Bias or a simple bias binding.

While casual wear may not require interfacing, 

at times, a light but firm treatment is called for.

Due to the fact that I primarily use natural
fiber fabrics, I always choose a
natural fiber facing or interfacing.
The same applies to applique.

Cotton and linen will be interfaced with
 cotton organdy/organza
and faced with the same fabric or a contrasting
color of the same fabric.

Silk and wool will be interfaced
with silk organdy/organza.
Likewise, the facing is the same fabric, or
a contrasting color of the same fabric.

Why? Cotton and linen are vegetable fibers
and play well together.
Silk and wool are protein fibers and are
equally compatible.

I almost never use an iron-on facing,
interfacing or applique on garments.

Sometimes I will iron on a fusible
applique before stitching it to a quilt.