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   starzoe | Feb 05, 2009 09:01pm | #1

   I have used both bindings and flat felled seams on double-faced fabrics. For a binding, ultrasuede is my first pick, it gives the jacket a designer look. I've also used ultrasuede to bind almost everything else you can imagine, from couch cushions to purses.

   If the two sides of your fabric can be separated, it is possible to trim (what would be the) bottom layer before finishing off the flat fell seam.

   Isn't it a good feeling to have inspiration hit you just by seeing the perfect fabric? Love it. Show us your jacket when you are done.

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   thumbsx10 | Feb 06, 2009 12:51am | #2

   Thank you for the idea of ultrasuede! Barring any mending crises, I will find some to match and make a sample. I thought of velvet or velveteen, or a bias of the same fabric, but the bias may be too busy. This fabric is what my husband calls "mature". I also thought of fringe, but that doesn't feel right.

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   starzoe | Feb 06, 2009 03:39am | #3

   I find ultrasuede at the thrift store, buy it when I see it and add it to my stash. You can get a lot of trim from an out-of-date ultrasuede coat!

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   thumbsx10 | Feb 06, 2009 04:41am | #4

   I haven't had much luck with thrift stores, but will try that. I usually wait until I have a 50% off coupon or wait for the sales and remnants, which is where I found this material.

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   cafms | Feb 06, 2009 06:04am | #5

   This article in Threads that might be of help if you have it.

   Reversible Techniques for Double Cloth
   By Anna Mazur
   Hide your stitches and allowances between the fabric layers
   March 2006 (Issue # 123)

   This online extra is from the Threads website.                           https://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3688/ralph-ruccis-double-cloth-seams

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   thumbsx10 | Feb 06, 2009 03:39pm | #6

   Thank you! I looked under double cloth and finishing reversible garments, but no luck.