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From: esrun3
Date: 03-25-2006, 09:31 PM (1 of 10)
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I bought some beautiful rayon with embroidery on it to make a skirt for my daughter. well, after washing it and hanging it to dry I discovered it was thinner than I thought it was and you can see through it pretty well. My daughter is not a "slip" girl and I hate lining so....wondering if you think cutting out a lining and stitching it to each piece all the way around would work-then I could work with the fabric and lining as 1 pattern piece. Does that make sense? It's a little more work but seems easier to me. What does anyone think?
Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-25-2006, 10:20 PM (2 of 10)
I think it sound's Ok....make sure the lining fabric is about the same color and type..that way it's not bulky and the color won't look funny. (not to mention the washing thing...can't have one shrink more than the other....) 
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: esrun3
Date: 03-26-2006, 11:43 AM (3 of 10)
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Thanks Chrys. I definitely plan on pre-washing the lining and just want something to keep my dd's body outline from showing through the skirt. Headed to the fabric store today to get the lining. Sounds like it should work-in theory anyway.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: paroper
Date: 03-26-2006, 01:35 PM (4 of 10)
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Yes it is fine. You just cut the lining like the pieces and baste each piece to the corresponding lining. Then you just make your garment like any other. When used for a blouse, often the lining is not used in the sleeves and there are sometimes other features that are sometimes not lined, it just depends on the garment and the look that you want to achieve.
pam
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User: paroper
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From: paroper
Date: 03-26-2006, 01:36 PM (5 of 10)
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You'll be happiest with a lining that is a close cousin of the fabric you are using (at least in terms of care).
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) |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 03-26-2006, 03:58 PM (6 of 10)
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When I line a skirt I make 2 skirts & attach them at the top with a waistband If it is an elastic waist I cut off all but 5/8 in of the casing, stitch them together at the top then another row of stitching to form the casing( probably 1" from top). I always hem seperate making the lining slightly shorter than the skirt. I do agree with using a comparable fabric. At least it should have the same care instructions. I hope this helps. Barb
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User: Mom of Six
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From: swartzrn
Date: 03-26-2006, 04:16 PM (7 of 10)
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I have done a similar thing with Sarah's jumpers. I don't like unlined items on her for some reason. I even lined a pillowcase dress. Ran into a problem with one of them b/c I used the SAME fabric on the pillowcase dress and I thought it ended up too bulky so I decided not to do that again. I would definately go with something similar but not as heavy. Good luck! Julie
Julie
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User: swartzrn
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From: bunzino
Date: 03-26-2006, 04:21 PM (8 of 10)
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What you'd be doing is underlining and you don't have to baste each piece!! Yikes -- too time-consuming. Try a glue stick on some scrap (really) or a basting spray that will wash out. Make sure that you wash this fabric, too before you cut it. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: paroper
Date: 03-26-2006, 04:34 PM (9 of 10)
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I don't recommend the glue, although several would do that, if you plan to keep your dress. Some glues have been known to deteriorate the fabric and/or change the color of the fabric over time. I have basted around the outside edges for years and you don't have to worry about chemical reaction with that. I also doesn't really take that long. If you have other uses for your dress where you plan to use it for some other type of wear or if you plan to use it once and give it away or something, that is a different matter and maybe the glue wouldn't be as bad. It would be sad to see you put it away and then pull it out many years from now to find it discolored or deteriorated because of the chemicals you used. I've heard that glues are even causing a problem in some quilts that aren't all that old. 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
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From: esrun3
Date: 03-26-2006, 05:10 PM (10 of 10)
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bought some lightweight lining that will wash like the skirt fabric. Thought I'd just zig zag it on so I'm comfortable with working with it as one piece. Plan on serging the skirt together. Lining is in the washer now. the skirt is already washed and cut out. Thanks for all the help ladies! I'll let you know how it turns out
Lyn
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