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From: renetta
Date: 11-22-2005, 11:01 AM (1 of 8)
| Hello, I've been reading your posts on fleece with great intrest. Fleece is new to me, and confusing. Hubby wants a lined fleece robe, with a shawl collar. I'm at a lost as to what fabric to use for lining. Do I make 2, and sew together? Yes, I'm confused. What is the envelope method? I've only lined a simple vest. Thank heavens for your forum. Have a great day. |
User: renetta
Member since: 11-22-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: paroper
Date: 11-22-2005, 11:26 AM (2 of 8)
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She was just referring to sewing the zipper in a seam between the lining and the garment. I'm not sure that he is thinking of the heavy sponge type fleece that you are. He may be thinking of a robe fabric which is also a type of fleece. I don't know what the lined fleece that we commonly talk about would be like except I don't think he would like the bulk. The other robe fleece could be lined with a nice poly satin type fabric that would also make a nice collar. You might also want to add just a touch of piping around the edge. At least, that is what I picture. (I could certainly be wrong.) Why not take him to a fabric store and have him show you what he would like his robe made from...it might save you some hassle. pam
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From: renetta
Date: 11-22-2005, 11:59 AM (3 of 8)
| I also thought taking him to the store would help, but oh no! Never again. He picked out a spongy heavy fancy fleece, and a velour material for the lining. I went along with it, until my head cleared. Maybe your idea of a satin type lining would work. I've never sewn that material either...this will be a great learning project to say the least....Many thanks, I sure appreciate your help. renetta |
User: renetta
Member since: 11-22-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: Sancin
Date: 11-22-2005, 05:24 PM (4 of 8)
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Does your husband get cold? An unlined fleece robe is almost too hot for me. There are microfleeces that would be nice be lined, though they don't have the body the regular 'polar' fleece does. You need to know what he wants next to his body. If he is looking for a fleece robe to put on after showering he and you should know that fleece tends to repel, not absorb water. I would line a fleece robe with a nice soft cotton, or even flannelett. (no spell check on this program!!) or satin as suggested, tho satin would certainly give a different feel than the others. Personally, I hate to put my fleece robe on after a shower or bath as I feel a little slick! The envelope style is to sew the separately completed lining and the outer fabric right sides together (ie. seams out) all around leaving a space open to work through. Then turning through the open space the now single garment right sides out. The seams are sandwiched between the outer fabric and the lining and there you have your lining without extra or hand stitching. In the case of a coat or robe it is the bottom that would be left open so that you essentially have 2 hems - the garment itself and then the lining. As Paroper says you have to ensure the zipper is left on the outside, which takes a little thinking through. Some Vogue patterns have a different way of doing it and everytime I have made one I end up slicing the lining. 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: bridesmom
Date: 11-23-2005, 08:07 AM (5 of 8)
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I think I'd go with a lighter fleece and flannel lining, the satin would be kind of cool, as both my DH and I got satin robes from SE Asia one year for Christmas. I never wear mine, find it too cold on the skin. I made terrycloth robes for my son in law and his best buddy which I didn't line, the terrycloth was really nice and thick and soft. Why does he want a lined one?? You could just put a different facing fabric on for the collar, cuffs and even the top of the pockets for contrast if he is just looking for a 'look'.
Laura
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Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: renetta
Date: 11-23-2005, 09:30 AM (6 of 8)
| Thanks so much for the great advice. As you could see from my post, hubby got a little "picky". That's what I get for giving him choices...oh well. He wanted "softness" and "sleekness" in the lining material. I am going to give him cotton or flannel, (I can't spell either). Those materials I think I can sew with alot more ease than satin. Satin sounds slippery, and no fun! Plus I think a cotton would wash up much better. I was soooo confused, and I can't thank you two enough. If I get stuck, I'm glad I have this resource. I'll let you know how it goes. Have a Great Day, Renetta |
User: renetta
Member since: 11-22-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-23-2005, 09:34 AM (7 of 8)
Hi Renetta and welcome to Sew Whats New.  As you can see, the girls here are really helpful. Have fun with that robe. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Sancin
Date: 11-23-2005, 02:35 PM (8 of 8)
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Renetta Be sure to wash the flannel or cotton well before cutting. Flannelette shrinks quite a lot and cotton a bit, while the polyester or whatever in the fleece won't. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
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