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lining for bias cut skirt question?
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2139	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/19/12 8:22 PM Should the lining for a bias cut skirt be cut on the bias? ------ Ada
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3887	Login to reply to this post In reply to AdaH << Like this post Date: 11/19/12 10:35 PM I think it depends on the fabric and style. For instance 1 piece skirt vs, skirt with center front seam. Silk vs corduroy. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
Sewncooknmom Advanced Beginner USA Member since 6/2/12 Posts: 132	Login to reply to this post In reply to AdaH << Like this post Date: 11/19/12 10:39 PM I've made a couple of bias skirts, and I did cut the lining on the bias.
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2139	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/20/12 4:44 PM It is a two piece aline longish skirt. The fabric is a mystry fabric but it did come out of the washing machine and dryer looking OK. ------ Ada
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7402	Login to reply to this post In reply to AdaH << Like this post Date: 11/20/12 5:59 PM Frankly, I'd make the lining on the bias, too. If you're interested in drape, why not go all the way with both layers?
couturemom   Advanced NC USA Member since 7/19/11 Posts: 111	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/25/12 6:47 AM If it's a slim fit in the hips, you may need the bias cut - if cut on grain without adding a couple of inches, it may be too tight.

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