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Best Linings (post #35784)

KarlaB on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 19:17
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What are the best types of fabric to use as a lining for a dress or jacket?  I prefer fabric that breathes and used a cotton fabric to line a dress made of linen/rayon.  I now wish I had used a more silky fabric, because the dress is indeed comfortable, but it is kind of heavyweight.  I  have some woven rayon that I would like to use for a lining on a jacket made of a similar piece (to the dress I already made) of linen/rayon but how can I tell if it is too heavy?  I also know that the linen/rayon does stretch some as it is worn, so I'm wondering if the woven rayon piece I have might not help with this.  Does woven rayon characteristically stretch when worn, too?

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lou19's picture

Brem silk. (post #35784, reply #1 of 6)

by lou19 in reply to KarlaB [original] on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 13:26

Brem silk.

KarlaB's picture

Thank you, Lou19.  I'd never (post #35784, reply #3 of 6)

by KarlaB in reply to lou19 [original] on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 11:59

Thank you, Lou19.  I'd never heard of that kind of silk.  Do you have a favorite place to purchase it (online preferably) for a good price?  All we nearby is JoAnn's so I shop a lot online, too.

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I live in Uk..........and (post #35784, reply #5 of 6)

by lou19 in reply to KarlaB [original] on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 13:35

I live in Uk..........and think there is an alternative name for this luxury lining. Sorry I can't help any further

sewchris703's picture

In the US, it's call Ambiance (post #35784, reply #6 of 6)

by sewchris703 in reply to lou19 [original] on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 14:10

At least that's what I found when I googled the name berm silk.  I had never heard of it before.

Chris

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I doubt if a woven rayon will (post #35784, reply #2 of 6)

by stillsuesew in reply to KarlaB [original] on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 18:20

I doubt if a woven rayon will stretch.  I think it would make a good lining.

KarlaB's picture

Thank you for your help.  I (post #35784, reply #4 of 6)

by KarlaB in reply to stillsuesew [original] on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Thank you for your help.  I think I will try it!!