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From: Janine
Date: 10-08-2003, 05:28 PM (1 of 4)
I've just sewed up a jacket that I really like.  Now I would like to add a lining to the other jackets that I make (original pattern doesn't have directions for a lining).What modifications do I need to make for the lining. I'm assuming that I just make the jacket (minus the facings) in the lining material. Do I attach the lining to the facing? I'm not sure how to do it without a pattern, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Janine
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User: Janine
Member since: 04-01-2003 Total posts: 3 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 10-09-2003, 07:24 AM (2 of 4)
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I've done that a couple ways. I've just added the lining by eliminating the facings and put in the lining instead. I've also used underlining. That worked especially well in a jacket that was styled with the facing on the outside. But with traditional lining the lining is attached to the facing and would require some pattern altering. When I wanted to do that I cheated and invested in a new pattern. I'm sure someone else here can help with that though. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 10-09-2003, 12:22 PM (3 of 4)
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There is a great article in Threads Magazine with full instructions on adding a lining to a jacket. Here's the link. www.taunton.com/th/pages/t00034.asp Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: habanerohutch
Date: 10-09-2003, 12:28 PM (4 of 4)
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The pattern altering needed to make a lining is very minor. You can easily think it through. The lining is cut from the jacket front pattern piece, but where it would meet the edge of the facing, cut it 1 1/4" beyond that edge to allow for the seam allowances to stitch the lining to the front facing. the same concept applies to the back piece and the back neck facing. The underarm point needs to be about 3/8" higher than the fashion fabric on front, back and sleeves. That allows for the fashion fabric's seam allowance to fit under the lining. Lining fabric has no give, so the lining needs to be a little bit larger than the fashion fabric. You accomplish this by cutting with 5/8" seam allowances, but stitching with no more than 3/8". In addition, you will want a pleat in center back, so simply place the pattern pice about 3/4" from the fold, or if it has a CB seam, cut 3/4" wider. The lining length is cut to match the finished hem length of the jacket body and sleeves. Then when you attach the lining to the fashion fabric at the raw edges of the hem, you will have that little extra, but it can not possibly show lower than the jacket. Lala Chile Pepper from Texas
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User: habanerohutch
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