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From: lsoutherla
Date: 10-20-2006, 04:36 PM (1 of 9)
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I haven't read past threads yet to see if this has been covered, but I'm wanting to add a lining to a pair of slacks I recently bought. (Even nice slacks don't seem to come lined like they used too.) It doesn't seem like it would be a difficult thing to do, but I am wanting to find out if anyone has done this and has any words of advise. Thanks. lfs (a.k.a. "Laura") 
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User: lsoutherla
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From: kmccrea
Date: 10-20-2006, 06:10 PM (2 of 9)
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Make the lining the same size as the pants you're doing. Take off the waist band, insert the lining, matching up the fronts, side seams and backs perfectly. Baste the lining in so it won't slip. Re-attach the waist band, catching the lining and you're done!
Katherine McCrea
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User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173 
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From: Sancin
Date: 10-21-2006, 12:24 AM (3 of 9)
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I know what you mean about nice pants and no lining. I have lined especially nice wool pants before. Then I discovered pant slips. They are very comfortable, can be washed regularly and can be moved from one pair of pants to another. Problem is that they come in limited colours but unless you want some lace to show simply hem them to just below calf level. If you are bound and determined to line your RTW attach them as Kathrine says but you will need to find some info (oodles on net) on how to make pattern from premade pants - not hard at all. Good luck. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 10-21-2006, 10:00 AM (4 of 9)
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Or you could make your own pants slip like the ones Nancy mentioned. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-21-2006, 11:30 AM (5 of 9)
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There are a lot of advantages to the pant slip. Not only do they fit and move with you but you can get them in different weights, including insulated for winter!
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: lsoutherla
Date: 10-23-2006, 11:29 AM (6 of 9)
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thanks for the info everyone. I hadn't thought of pants slips. Don't these add some extra bulk, even a small amount, at the waist tho? I think I'll try to make a lining. As said, it shouldn't be difficult at all. Thanks again. lfs |
User: lsoutherla
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 72 |
From: Sancin
Date: 10-23-2006, 04:38 PM (7 of 9)
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"Don't these add some extra bulk," Not really as they are made of tricot and usually have that flat lingery elastic, similar to underpants. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 10-23-2006, 08:11 PM (8 of 9)
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I was told at Jo Anns that they don't sell tricot anymore. Good thing I have a stash.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: paroper
Date: 10-23-2006, 10:38 PM (9 of 9)
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No more bulk than a pair of panties.
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 |
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