A Lining Trick from the Industry

re: A Lining Trick from the Industry

AmberStitch — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:39:01 GMT

I will look into a way to easily search the site!

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Gloria E — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:54:45 GMT

I'm fairly new to lining (and sewing clothing too) so I will be using this great post on lining soon. I have several sewing books and videos, but these lining tips are "new" to me and I will find them very useful. I always look forward to your postings...you give us such great tips. thank you, thank you,......

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mainelysiberians — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:09:36 GMT

Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate these tips. Now, if I can only remember them or figure out a way to find them when I need them! I also appreciated weavestudio's extra advice. It all makes such a difference in making a comfortable, wearable item that looks professionally made. Diana

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nancois — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:36:06 GMT

I'll try it - thanks!

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AmberStitch — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:04:10 GMT

Yes, fantastic tips! For the partial pants lining, I would say to use your self pattern pieces and add a wee bit of ease (1/8") at the side seams. End the leg at about mid-thigh and leave 1" for hemming.

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nancois — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:35:18 GMT

This is a great tip! I have a question about partially lining pants - I'm getting ready to make some white linen pants for summer, and I'd like to line the seat area but not the whole leg. Any suggestions or tips for that? My pattern does not include lining.

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weavingstudio — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:45:15 GMT

On lining coats/jackets/vests there are a few more areas that should also have ease that your instructor may not have addressed with you, as designing garments using industry techniques is my specialty.

In both mens' & womens' if you look inside commercially made tailored garments, you will typically see on the shoulder seem on the front a small pleat to allow for movement when putting on, sliding your arm down into the sleeve, etc.

Also, many times depending on the design, there is a small pleat at the bustline in the front - very subtle and different from sewing convex to concave curves at that point.

The pleat in the back may be a deep pleat that is actually sewn a few inches down from where the lining attaches to the back neck facing, opening up about 2 inches down and remaining open at least 5-6 inches, this is typically a deeper pleat and is in direct proportion to the weight of the outer fabric. Free hanging lining needs to be at least 1-2 inches wider than the fashion garment if full length, and tacking should be at least 2 inches in length to allow for sitting movement.

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Mosaic Magpie — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:24:50 GMT

Thank you for this tip! I have been sewing for years and always made my linings a bit smaller than the fashion fabric. I have learned something new today.

Deb