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   jjgg | Jun 22, 2009 11:53pm | #1

   Is this for summer? I would line it with silk charmeuse or rayon bemberger. If you underline it, you may end up negating the stretch of the lycra. If that's not a problem, then I would use china silk or silk organza depending on the drape you want. The organza will give it a little more structure, the china silk will keep it more drapey.

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   mlga730 | Jun 23, 2009 04:08am | #2

   Would you cut the underlining on the bias to maintain the stretch?

   And how about the lining -- bias, crosswise, or lengthwise grain?

   Let me know.

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   jjgg | Jun 23, 2009 04:32am | #3

   I don't think I would underline it if I wanted the stretch, I would cut the lining normal (lengthwise grain). If you underline it and cut the underlining on the bias - it will probably just sag and bag and look awful.Underlining is usually used to stabilize a fashion fabric and prevent any stretch due to normal wear.If you want the little bit of stretch, then make the lining a little loose so there is room to move