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Posted on: 8/1/08 8:56 AM ET
I am about to sew the Lois Hinse swing skirt which has a fold over waist band with elastic. I would like to line the skirt but was not sure how I should do this. The easiest would be to line up the lining with the top of the skirt and fold the lining over with the skirt fabric. I think would work but would add bulk at the waist. I could alter the pattern and make a waist band. However, I was wondering if anyone had alternative suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
Linda
  
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Posted on: 8/1/08 9:56 AM ET
In reply to QuiltersFan
You can sew the lining to the skirt at the top of the waistband (cut off the part the folds over, except for a seam allowance). Then do a row of stitching at the same distance that the waistband would have folded over, to form the casing. Leave a hole somewhere to slip in the elastic - in the CB lining seam is a good place. This makes a really nice casing, with no bulk.
  
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Posted on: 8/1/08 12:04 PM ET
The way I've done this in the past would be to cut out the skirt, lining, and waistband. Use interfacing on the waistband, sew the skirt to one edge of the waistband, sew the lining to the opposite side of the waistband, Fold waistband over, and press. Stitch in the ditch along the waistband/skirt edge, leave @ 1" open to insert elastic. Measure elastic to a length that is comfy for you, insert elastic (the opening will be in between the lining/skirt.) Stitch elastic edges together - finish the remaining stitch in the ditch and voila, lined skirt w/ elastic band.
  
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Posted on: 8/1/08 1:30 PM ET
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That's clever! And I bet it would be pretty easy to make a reversible skirt that way too since everything ends up with nice finished edges.
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Posted on: 8/2/08 1:17 PM ET
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There you go!

Irene has explained my first choice in accomplishing this feature.

You do need to consider the weight/bulk of the fabric. If your choice of fabric will be too bulky, add the lining about 1/2" above the lower stitching line (the tunnel for the elastic).

The add-on waist band is another good idea, I just haven't mastered it - could be I haven't because I prefer to fold, stitch, insert the elastic and go!

Best wishes and much success with your project.
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Posted on: 8/2/08 1:46 PM ET
Thanks for all of your ideas. I can't wait to get busy sewing this skirt. My muslin was very cute but I really felt a lining would help smooooth the lumps at my hips. I'll post a review when its done - unfortunately I am away on business for a week so I won't get to it till later this month.
Linda
  
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