*
Does anyone have any GOOD instructions for lining pants or the name/number of a pattern that tells you how to do it. My fabric is a wool crepe (light) and I want to line the pants, but am unsure of how to begin. I don’t want it to look amateurish.
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider
Get instant access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, projects, and more.
Start Your Free TrialAlready an Insider? Log in
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider Exclusives
View All-
Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket
-
A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England
-
Drawn Thread Work by Machine
-
Make Bras That Fit
-
How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven
-
Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits
-
Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork
-
Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket
-
A Journey to Digital Patternmaking
-
Sew the Ultimate T-shirt
-
Don’t Go It Alone: Collaborate for the Best Design Results
-
Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting
-
Work with Darts to Get a Better Fit
-
Sew a Low-Profile Welt Pocket
-
You Can Grow a Dye Garden
-
Trending Details You Can Make: Lush Fabric Flowers
Highlights
-
Sign up for the Threads eletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.See all newsletters -
Sponsored Content
Where to Buy
-
-
-
-
Replies
*
The best instructions I've ever seen for this are Sandra Betzina's. She details them in her new book "Power Sewing Step-by-Step" (check http://www.BestBookBuys.com for prices). She also has a marvelous pants-making video at http://www.sandrabetzina.com.
*Or do what I do and make separate linings. I have a dark pair and a white pair. I make them in lining fabric with the crotch and leg length a little shorter than usual with soft narrow elastic in the waist. This way all my pants are lined with minimum sewing and washing & ironing is easier. If you dry clean it will save on dry cleaning bills
*There is a book, Easy Guide to Sewing Linings, by Connie Long that shows how to line just about anything. You can get it from Amazon.com.
This post is archived.