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wool flannel (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 10/15/09 7:27 PM ET
I found some 100% wool flannel. I always think of wool as being scratchy and normally I can't tolerate a wool sweater even with something like a blouse or turtleneck under it. I've never sewn with wool flannel. Is it scratchy? I'm trying to decide what to make a jumper out of. I guess if it isn't real soft, I could always go ahead and line it.
Posted on: 10/15/09 7:49 PM ET
In reply to halleyscomet
I think that it is a matter of two things, the quality of the flannel and how sensitive your skin is.
Recently i was on the prowl for really soft wool. I went into several high end fabric stores in the fabric district searching for soft. i was surprised at how many cashmeres were scratchy...the label matters less than the feel of your particular piece of wool.
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Recently i was on the prowl for really soft wool. I went into several high end fabric stores in the fabric district searching for soft. i was surprised at how many cashmeres were scratchy...the label matters less than the feel of your particular piece of wool.
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sarah in nyc
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Posted on: 10/15/09 7:56 PM ET
In reply to halleyscomet
As far as I'm concerned, all wool should be lined. I used to make wool trousers and always lined them. RTW pendleton wool flannel straight (pencil) skirts were always lined. Sometimes, RTW straight skirts had a partial lining in the back only. The reason for lining straight skirts, specifically, was to keep them from bagging out in the seat.
No matter the quality, I've always found wool to be a bit scratchy. I just purchased 100% wool gabardine, simply because I liked it, but haven't the slightest idea what I'll use it for. Whatever the article ends up being, it *will* be lined, though.
Don't remember the name of the fabric I used for lining, but it was like a very lightweight taffeta (it wasn't taffeta, though).
No matter the quality, I've always found wool to be a bit scratchy. I just purchased 100% wool gabardine, simply because I liked it, but haven't the slightest idea what I'll use it for. Whatever the article ends up being, it *will* be lined, though.
Don't remember the name of the fabric I used for lining, but it was like a very lightweight taffeta (it wasn't taffeta, though).
Posted on: 10/15/09 8:55 PM ET
In reply to halleyscomet
As others say, let the way the wool feels against your skin be your guide. But yes, from your description of yourself, I suspect you would find most wool flannel scratchy. You could line it. Myself, I find that cashmere, alpaca, and some-some--of the finest merino wools can go right against my fair and sensitive skin.
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Elona
Posted on: 10/15/09 9:51 PM ET
In reply to Elona
I love wool, and wear it year round (most offices are freezing), even here in houston. I personally have to line anything less than about 100 thread count. Cashmere or alpaca blends feel quite soft, until I start to sweat, then even they are more comfortable lined.
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Damn the muslin, full speed ahead!
Posted on: 10/16/09 7:26 AM ET
Thanks everyone for your input. Last year I was on a roll sewing winter slacks and I lined all of them and I love them! I am now convinced that I definitely should line this jumper. Beside, who wears slips this day and age? I don't think I've owned one in over 20 years!
Posted on: 10/16/09 8:51 AM ET
I recently succumbed to a sale purchase from fabric-dot-com--bought two yards of a medium weight wool blend suiting (this one) and it might be the softest wool I've ever had. It will still be lined to prevent rump-sprung-ness, but it's fantastic. (nayy, just REALLY happy with this purchase!)
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