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From: sewingdiva
Date: 10-28-2005, 10:42 PM (1 of 9)
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I bought some lining for a pair of wool blend pants i am making from a Vogue pattern (Michael Kors). I wasn't sure what to buy so i asked the counter people at Fabricland and they told me to use' Bemberg lining. Well - the bemberg lining was more expensive than the fabric! The lining was $13/m and i bought the fabric (polyester/wool) on sale for $7.99/m. So - what type of lining does everyone else use for dress pants / skirts? 
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User: sewingdiva
Member since: 10-23-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-28-2005, 11:42 PM (2 of 9)
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I would probably use a non-cling poly lining. In a fine fabric shop it would be $5.00 or less a yard...in a chain fabric shop it would be around $4.00.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 10-29-2005, 12:29 AM (3 of 9)
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I'd get the cheap stuff too...JoAnns has LOADS of it in lots of colors. Plain or printed. It's all beautiful and soft....
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 10-29-2005, 05:16 AM (4 of 9)
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I get the cheap stuff, unless its going to be seen at times, like a jacket lining, or I want something that gives a crisper feel, then I go for the good stuff. Do you have Fabricana stores in Ontario?? They have a really nice selection of stuff too, though for me Fabricland is about 2 minutes away by car, and Fabricana is 45 minutes.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-29-2005, 08:00 PM (5 of 9)
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My vote's the same as the others. It really depends on what you're going for. I know some sewers who won't buy anything synthetic, and they might spring for silk lining. Was is Coco Chanel who said that clothing should be nicer on the inside than the outside? Well, you put in it what will make you the happiest. If every step must be your own private sheer luxury (haha) then go nuts. Otherwise get the lightweight and inexpensive stuff, just so the wool won't make you itchy!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 10-30-2005, 06:49 AM (6 of 9)
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I usually don't use lining fabrics in jackets. I like light weight silk or poly prints or even rayon. If the fabric isn't really slippery enough to slide on and off easily, or if it is an expensive silk, I use something else in the sleeves where it can't be seen. I have a couple jackets where the lining is brought to the outside on the lapels. For pants and skirts I like something very light and usually hit the lining racks at the fabric stores. I heard once your garment will drape best if the lining is the same fiber as the fashion fabric but in my experience that really isn't so important. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: bunzino
Date: 10-30-2005, 05:32 PM (7 of 9)
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Ambience is a bemberg rayon that breathes better than poly. For most of us, that's only a consideration for warm weather clothes. There really are no rules -- you have to experiment and see what you like. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Longblades
Date: 10-30-2005, 07:58 PM (8 of 9)
| But isn't the Bemberg breathable? You might want breathability in some clothing, especially if the main fabric is breathable, like wool. Kind of defeats the wool if you don't. 'course I have a post on the hot flash thread too, LOL. oops, sorry Bunzino, didn't read your post carefully enough. |
User: Longblades
Member since: 07-14-2005 Total posts: 182 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 10-30-2005, 10:06 PM (9 of 9)
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I've discovered a garment lining called coupe deville. It's made by Rainwood and it's terrific in pants, skirts and jackets and washes and dries like a dream. I think I pay $4.79 or less, depending if it's on sale (which is seldom) or if I have a40% off coupon for Hancock Fabrics. I've never seen it at Joann's. Although Joann's does carry the Ambiance lining for, I think, $6.99 or $7.99 a yard and if you have a 40% coupon, you can get it for a really good price. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
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