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Can I use JoAnn's Silky Prints? (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 9/3/08 1:24 PM ET
The dress I'm making calls for underlining and china silk is suggested. I'm already deviating from the suggested dress fabrics of linen and wondering if I could use one of Joann's silky prints under the doubleknit or should I go with some type of stretch lining?
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Machine Stable: Bernina 165, Elna Lotus TSP, Babylock Imagine, Babylock Coverstitch and my newest baby Janome 350E
Posted on: 9/3/08 2:52 PM ET
I think I'd stick with a knit. Not to mention, those Silkies are plain evil in terms of the static they seem to generate...not so good for a lining!
Whenever I underline/line a knit (I do this often) I buy Joann's swimwear lining. It's actually the one knit they carry that I LIKE. It's insanely expensive at $15/yd, but with a coupon it's tolerable. Not as pretty as a patterned Silkie, but it's very soft and holds up well.
Eve
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Whenever I underline/line a knit (I do this often) I buy Joann's swimwear lining. It's actually the one knit they carry that I LIKE. It's insanely expensive at $15/yd, but with a coupon it's tolerable. Not as pretty as a patterned Silkie, but it's very soft and holds up well.
Eve
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People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it - Chinese proverb
Posted on: 9/3/08 8:12 PM ET
In reply to Kisha
If you have changed the material that much to a double knit, I wouldn't bother to underline it. It shouldn't need it.
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Posted on: 9/3/08 8:26 PM ET
I'll second what Eve said: avoid those @#$% silky prints. A black plastic garbage bag would work better and be more comfortable. As Nancy said, skipping the lining is definitely an option when working with a knit; if you decide that something is needed underneath the finished dress, dig out one of those charming, retro garments we used to call "slips." 
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