Hi - I don't know what an 'Everyday Dress' is, but I don't think you HAVE to interface the band if you're going to double it - that is, have 2 layers of fabric....?It depends on the weight/drape of the fabric as well.

Not sure if it's gonna make a lotta difference whether the grain runs length- or crosswise either (are you referring to the entire pattern, or just the band?) - but the general rule of thumb for wovens is that lengthwise grain is stronger/more stable & crosswise is usually stretchier/less stable.

HTH

Thanks, Carol! I looked at a sleeveband on the Sense & Sensibility web site and saw that it was cut on the bias, so that's what I did.

You are right about the interfacing. This linen is a pretty heavy weight, so I don't think I will interface it.

The Everyday Dress is a Cindy Taylor Oates pattern that I have made a couple of times.

Most of the sleevebands I've ever made have been cut on the straight grain, according to the pattern. I can't recall any bias ones offhand.
If you've cut yours on the bias, I would interface with a light interfacing, or I think you run the risk of it changing shape over time.

The one I saw cut on the bias was for the high puffed sleeve on the Regency Gown (think Pride & Prejudice). My sleeves are long and not tight. I have enough fabric to cut the sleeveband again.

Colleen, are you saying that if I cut the linen sleeveband on the straight of the grain, I don't need to interface?

Any help is appreciated.

Sorry for the delay in replying- I've been away.
Hmmm........I think I'd use a light interfacing just on general principle; I tend to be a bit that way :-)
But if you think your fabric is heavy enough likely you're right as you can see/feel it and I can't :-)

Thanks, Colleen. I contacted Jennie Chancey of Sense and Sensibility and she said that you didn't have to use the bias unless you were putting the band around part of your arm that needed to flex, like your bicep. So, I will cut the bands on the straight of the grain and use a light interfacing, just on general principle. ;o)