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how should I line a dress with a front pleat?
meleliza   Intermediate PA Member since 5/4/11 Posts: 491	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/24/12 2:37 PM I'm working on M6554 an empire wasited dress with a large pleat in the front skirt. The fabric is a little sheer and needs a full lining, but I can't decide whether I should include this pleat in the lining. If so, should I treat the lining and fashion fabric as one for folding the pleat? Or treat the lining as a separate piece with its own pleat? M6554 -- Edited on 5/24/12 2:38 PM -- ------ Melanie
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3300	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/25/12 10:33 AM What sort of fabric are you using? I'd probably underline (with batiste or something lightweight), or maybe make/wear a slip. But it really depends on the fashion fabric. -- Edited on 5/25/12 10:35 AM -- ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
meleliza   Intermediate PA Member since 5/4/11 Posts: 491	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/25/12 6:52 PM I'm using a lightweigh cotton lawn. It's just a little too sheer not to line fully, but the pattern only calls for lining the bodice. I have some cotton voile in my stash I like to line summer dresses with. I like to use the quick lining method from Threads magazine, but it seems like the pleat complicates things a little. quick lining I'm also debating whether to add a facing, which is not included with the pattern. ------ Melanie

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