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   woodruff | Apr 13, 2008 02:03am | #1

   Gee, it depends on the style of the garment you are making (dressy, casual, athletic wear), whether you're looking for warmth, opacity, or light weight, and the fabric the outer garment is made from. The design lines of the garment are important, too.

   Do you have something specific in mind?

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   purpleque | Apr 17, 2008 09:12pm | #5

   I wanted to make both casual and dressy dresses - both with and without sleeves.  Nothing too fancy or difficult.  I like clean, simple lines.  I was hoping for translucent, but would be okay with opaque. 

    

   You've given me some food for thought.  Thanks

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   MaryinColorado | Apr 14, 2008 08:47pm | #2

   Palmer Pletch has great information on their website.  I have used thier fusible knit interfacing in place of lining on lightweight items.  Mary

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   purpleque | Apr 17, 2008 09:13pm | #6

   Thanks Mary!  I'll visit their website.

    

   Linda

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   sewpro | Apr 17, 2008 05:52pm | #3

   Nylon tricot works well as a lining, but comes in many different weights, so you'll probably want to find a lightweight one. I'm assuming you want to line a knit garment. If you're looking for a lining with stretch, manufacturers are now making some in rayon with elastic as well as silk with elastic.Good luck.

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   purpleque | Apr 17, 2008 09:06pm | #4

   Thanks Sewpro!  I'll give it a try.

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   Allyly | Apr 19, 2008 01:03am | #7

   This AM I was in our local Jo-Ann's looking for a lining for a knit. I found some nice tan/nude color dancewear lining. I think it will work well. It apparently doesn't often go on sale, so you can use your 40% or 50% off coupon! Check it out!

   Allyly

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   purpleque | Apr 21, 2008 09:10pm | #10

   Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the tip.  I'll check it out!

    

   Linda

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   Meg | Apr 20, 2008 01:38pm | #8

   Try http://www.emmaonesock.com and scroll down to the stretch linings area.

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   purpleque | Apr 21, 2008 09:08pm | #9

   Wonderful site!  Thanks Meg

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   stitchagain | May 05, 2008 09:25pm | #11

   You might try outdoor fabric manufactures too.  The one that comes to mind is Coolmax.  The main thing I have used it for is pockets and was surprise how great a element it was.  I guess they call it wicking.

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   purpleque | May 08, 2008 09:40pm | #12

   Thanks Stitchagain.  I'll look into it.