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Posted on: 1/29/09 3:20 PM ET
I'm making a pencil skirt. The pattern doesn't have a lining, but I'm adding one. I was going to do a slip type lining (like I do for my A-line skirts). However, I'm not sure what to do about the vent in the back. What is the easiest way to deal with it?

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Posted on: 1/29/09 3:37 PM ET
In reply to berescga
This is how I did it on a recent pencil skirt, the blogger picture won't show up here, but click on the link scroll to the last picture:
Gucci skirt
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Posted on: 1/29/09 11:37 PM ET
In reply to berescga
Is there an underlap? If so, then you would cut the lining to match the skirt and stitch the vertical edges of the lining to the vertical edges of the vent (for each side of the vent). For the top of the vent, the lining underlap needs to be sewn to the lining lap (the other side) just above the vent, and the lining lap needs to be stitched to the fashion fabric underlap.

It can be a pain to work out the sequence on a machine, so frequently the seam allowances are just pressed under and slipstitched with a few stitches by hand. I guess the stitching between fashion fabric underlap and lining is actually catchstitched.

The finished product of these steps can be much more easily understood by examining a garment. It may be worthwhile to go to a thrift store and check out their stock. Maybe even buy a couple of garments to rip apart. If you find a good quality men's coat jacket, you can see the same detailing on vents there.
  
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Posted on: 1/30/09 1:26 AM ET
In reply to Tom P
Thanks Tom. I was wondering too. A symmetrical vent isn't hard to line but the lapped one is more tricky. I have done it several different ways and am never quite satisfied that it looks professional.
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Posted on: 1/30/09 8:11 AM ET
There is a great explanation of this in Marcy Tilton's easy guide to sewing skirts (http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Sewing-Skirts-Marcy-Tilton/dp/1561580880). She shows you exactly how to add facings for the vent (if the pattern doesn't have them) and how to draft the lining.

If you are interested, I can summarize the directions when I get home from work!

This is a really useful book BTW, definitely a good purchase.
  
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