tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2738663422168512159..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: All My Linings...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41337029871402560262014-02-12T18:04:21.040-05:002014-02-12T18:04:21.040-05:00Carolyn, you mentioned having bought one of your l...Carolyn, you mentioned having bought one of your linings at a Jomar shop on a trip to the Philadelphia area. My friend Jayne and I get to some of the Jomar stores quite frequently. Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to get for you. Which Jomar location did you visit? There are several.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926160625275737447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8314207400758255402014-02-08T21:45:53.718-05:002014-02-08T21:45:53.718-05:00I made a dressing gown from scraps--very silky and...I made a dressing gown from scraps--very silky and lux-feeling.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782008169878168602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34577549207894179172014-02-08T17:12:31.125-05:002014-02-08T17:12:31.125-05:00Why not use your lining odds and ends for linings ...Why not use your lining odds and ends for linings with seams that show? I call it color-blocking on the inside of the garment!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167158263312210595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47918517258986968952014-02-07T01:32:01.484-05:002014-02-07T01:32:01.484-05:00I line the majority of my garment with either Sun ...I line the majority of my garment with either Sun Silky and have even used cotton voile for summer skirts. I do not use Bemsilk as I find that it just doesn't withstand the longevity of the main garment. I need to keep my eyes open for the patterned fabrics for lining, they are not always that available.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76857015176076096452014-02-06T23:47:00.924-05:002014-02-06T23:47:00.924-05:00Thanks for the lovely show and tell and reminder a...Thanks for the lovely show and tell and reminder about what to do with many of those great freebees from FabricMart we all have Carolyn! The warmth of the iron, the steam and the pressing make the sewing chamber such a cozy (and productive) place to be when I can't, or just don't want to go out in the freezing weather, snow and ice. Terri Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664663692345724425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14503163769127334262014-02-06T10:04:49.073-05:002014-02-06T10:04:49.073-05:00Carolyn - You're a veritable genius! Those li...Carolyn - You're a veritable genius! Those linings are absolutely perfect and look great with the fabrics you've paired them with. It's things like this that make me a bit envious of those of you who have real season changes. Then I think about getting snowbound and all the ice and seriously cold weather and I get over it real quick. It's why I chose to move to South Florida. Stay warm.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234366085172090247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25496421058872963902014-02-06T08:47:35.244-05:002014-02-06T08:47:35.244-05:00I love luxurious linings, too. Sometimes I spend m...I love luxurious linings, too. Sometimes I spend more on the lining than I do on the fashion fabric! It just feels so great, and it's like having a secret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34816261767366758362014-02-05T21:10:25.891-05:002014-02-05T21:10:25.891-05:00I never give much thought to choosing a lining fab...I never give much thought to choosing a lining fabric. I just use whatever I have on hand at the moment that matches or comes close to what I need. I may take the plunge and trying adding some fun linings to a few skirts for the spring and summer sewing. Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682574238654122839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65530337785142506812014-02-05T20:59:24.193-05:002014-02-05T20:59:24.193-05:00I *lurv* funky linings - it makes wearing the garm...I *lurv* funky linings - it makes wearing the garments that much more fun! Unfortunately, most in my stash are plain bembergs, so until they're used up, that's what I'll be putting in garments! As for the remnants, I'll keep more stable (read: NOT bemberg) larger pieces for waistband facings, pockets, flys, bias binding, or contrast possibly sleeve lining if the pieces are large enough.Tia Diahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622901192302670927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39726012543157268662014-02-05T20:45:54.177-05:002014-02-05T20:45:54.177-05:00Pockets, Carolyn! I have two tote trays of short y...Pockets, Carolyn! I have two tote trays of short yardage of crazy cotton, silk, and lining pieces just for pockets! Also, if the piece is the right shape, you can use it for the inside of a waistband, assuming, of course, it is pieced and not simply folded over. It really reduces bulk.BetsyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824251716471351275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19865167182369299022014-02-05T20:43:13.690-05:002014-02-05T20:43:13.690-05:00Wild linings are a fun little secret us sewists c...Wild linings are a fun little secret us sewists can privately enjoy. Love them! How about some infinity scarves for those scraps?Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64772663802091699332014-02-05T17:57:54.215-05:002014-02-05T17:57:54.215-05:00I make totes and zipper pouches, and I've used...I make totes and zipper pouches, and I've used lining fabric like what you've described in totes and pouches. I made an insulated bag for groceries out of some turquoise denim I got at Goodwill and along with the insulating batting I lined it with some (probably cheap) satin I also got from Goodwill. Makes a great bag to carry ice cream when it's 95 degrees out.vegakittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527659853698855264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44255682325483997352014-02-05T13:05:42.395-05:002014-02-05T13:05:42.395-05:00Those linings, nothing short of gorgeous, you are ...Those linings, nothing short of gorgeous, you are my inspiration.Gernellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586075730028008804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12119987734374029952014-02-05T12:25:01.158-05:002014-02-05T12:25:01.158-05:00Bags. Use the smaller pieces of fabric to make sim...Bags. Use the smaller pieces of fabric to make simple tote bags -- v. useful for sorting and storing notions.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999430801003441981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15350802641715952262014-02-05T12:02:08.540-05:002014-02-05T12:02:08.540-05:00"All My Linings" made me giggle....
I&#..."All My Linings" made me giggle....<br /><br />I'm not very good at "making" fabric (a la Diane Ericson), but I sure can see using different bits of linings for sleeves, etc. Have fun!Jean Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377919316524941535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34411561413742419182014-02-05T11:52:37.982-05:002014-02-05T11:52:37.982-05:00There's nothing like a party-girl-lining to br...There's nothing like a party-girl-lining to brighten a dreary winter's day! Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570001801725694078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-1811909193759590202014-02-05T10:45:05.715-05:002014-02-05T10:45:05.715-05:00I like funky linings too. I am wearing a yellow c...I like funky linings too. I am wearing a yellow coat right now with a silk Anna Sui print charmeuse for the lining. Remember that sale at Fabric Mart? <br />Why not use the smaller pieces for sleeve linings in jackets? Menswear often has a different lining in sleeves. No one really sees it and if it's a complimentary color than so much the better.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48174299184863617762014-02-05T10:44:38.872-05:002014-02-05T10:44:38.872-05:00I'm in the camp that uses different linings in...I'm in the camp that uses different linings in the same garment. I'm on a zero-waste kick since I read on the Timo's blog that industry averages 85% or better cutting efficiency. <br />http://zerofabricwastefashion.blogspot.com<br /><br />Since then, I weigh my fabric before cutting and the scraps afterward to check my efficiency. I know that sounds obsessive, but I'm a scientist and I wanted to see how home sewing compares to commercial scale sewing. I'm also very concerned about using the embedded water and energy in materials optimally. (My efficiency is generally 70-80%.)<br /><br />http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2012/07/embedded-water-cotton.htmlbadmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60220850187161321132014-02-05T10:32:05.094-05:002014-02-05T10:32:05.094-05:00I'm with Beth and others who said use the scra...I'm with Beth and others who said use the scraps for a composite lining. As long as the weights are compatible and the result pleasing to your eye why not? This post is about venturing outside the box with linings.theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871779245121626075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88415968769908672652014-02-05T09:35:40.976-05:002014-02-05T09:35:40.976-05:00Good blog topic Carolyn. Like others, I often use...Good blog topic Carolyn. Like others, I often use up scraps to line the sleeves of jackets. Who really cares if they are different from the body?<br /><br />Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70284353866567090932014-02-05T09:31:30.049-05:002014-02-05T09:31:30.049-05:00Along with Kathie's comment about lining sleev...Along with Kathie's comment about lining sleeves not matching the body, you can also line just the sleeves of a jacket. <br /><br />I see bag and bag linings mentioned already, what about pocket linings? Make scarves or headbands /wraps? Fabric jewelry? There's a necklace where you make a fabric tube, slip in a big wood bead, tie a knot, another bead, another knot....and add a closure, or if long enough, simply tie the ends. Or fabric flowers. Or make thin spagetti tubes to embellish a plain garment. Or.....JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19374576361474330662014-02-05T09:19:17.393-05:002014-02-05T09:19:17.393-05:00I love your linings! I use many different printed...I love your linings! I use many different printed silky fabrics to add that unique funkiness to jackets and vests. I have a nice little pile of them for when I start making jackets and vests for myself. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44707373087305275232014-02-05T09:16:01.236-05:002014-02-05T09:16:01.236-05:00Thanks for the book recommendation!Thanks for the book recommendation!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203859954322015772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-85321913763137168082014-02-05T05:16:37.185-05:002014-02-05T05:16:37.185-05:00I have lots of linings in the stash and hopefully ...I have lots of linings in the stash and hopefully some of those will see the light of day soon. With the remnants how about piecing them together in a top?Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-6041627424783781492014-02-05T03:48:00.090-05:002014-02-05T03:48:00.090-05:00I like to line all my dresses and skirts (with the...I like to line all my dresses and skirts (with the exception of knits), for a summer dress its usually a cotton/silk but for winter I like something a little heavier like a satin. I haven't tried lining pants yet, but should definitely try so it adds that extra warmth factor. I also like to look at funky linings - it's so much fun, even if you are the only one that sees it. Love your lining :-)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919213120727277143noreply@blogger.com