There are wonderful advantages to lining what you sew. A lining makes a garment drape better, last longer, and easier to slip on and off. Some linings add warmth, while others can keep a jacket cool enough for summer, but they all make a garment look great inside. In Easy Guide to Sewing Linings, you will learn all of the available options, whether you are lining a tailored jacket, a lacy top, or a favorite sweater.

You will learn how to:

• make a lining pattern when the garment pattern doesn't include one
choose the lining style that best suits your needs
• sew both traditional and quick linings
• line a sheer or lace garment
• line a vented skirt
• put a zip-out lining in your coat

More Easy Guides:

Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets
Easy Guide to Sewing Pants
Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts
Easy Guide to Sewing Tops & T-Shirts

Introduction

1 The Purpose of Lining a Garment

Types of Garment Linings
Choosing Lining Fabrics
Preparing the Lining Fabric for Sewing
Making a Lining from the Garment Pattern
Sewing Techniques with Lining Fabrics
Lining Considerations

2 Jacket Linings

Adjusting a Jacket Lining Pattern
Making a Full Lining Pattern
Making a Partial Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Full Lining
Constructing and Inserting a Partial Lining
Adding Underarm Shields

3 Coat Linings

Making a Coat Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Coat Lining
Replacing an Old Coat Lining
Adding a Zip-Out Lining

4 Vest Linings

Selecting a Lining Method
Making a Vest Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Vest Lining

5 Skirt Linings

Making a Skirt Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Skirt Lining
Finishing the Zipper Area
Lining Hems

6 Pants Linings

Making a Pants Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Pants Lining

7 Dress Linings

Making a Dress Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Dress Lining

8 Sheer and Lace Garment Linings

Choosing Lining Fabrics
Making a Lining Pattern
Inserting a Lining and Finishing Edges

9 Sweater Linings

Making a Sweater Lining Pattern
Constructing and Inserting a Sweater Lining

10 Lining Vents

Making a Vent Lining Pattern
Sewing a Classic Vent
Sewing a French Vent
Simplified Vents
Curved Vents

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Index