I'm still not familiar with Joann's setup. I had looked for lining fabric in the wrong place on the first trip. I am trying hard not to complain about Joann's, because at least we have A fabric store. Oh by the way, has anyone ever used satin fabric to line a coat???, just wondering...
On the second visit I was able to find a nice weight red Peach-skin. I choose peach-skin because I really didn't want anything too shiny for a lining in this coat, I think it will work nicely. Have you ever used peach-skin as a lining before???
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I am a firm believer that the insides should be as pretty as the outside, but truth is - it doesn't ALWAYS happen that way...
I haven't used it, but make sure none of the seams will be stressed, because you might end up with a shredded seam. Will you be doing French seams for the lining? Flannel-backed satin is in with the loungewear (aka flannel and soft & comfy/fluffy), and satin is in the special occasion section at JAF.
ReplyDeleteNo french seams Jill but I did serge them. I've never used flannel backed satin but I have used crape back satin a few times. I love it, it makes coats so warm but heavy too.
DeleteI still think it's pretty already Ms. Faye! Love the print and colors! That red is stunning! I have used satin to line a men's coat once. That was because I wanted the coat really heavy and it was!. I have never used Peachskin at all. Can't wait to see your completed coat! Question...will you be making a coat every year? It seems like it and if so, you're saving yourself loads of money! I know it would cost quite a bit for those beautiful custom coats!
ReplyDeleteHey Myra. I know the peachskin is a bit nontraditional but rather like the feel of it. I can't wait to finish the coat though I took a bit of a break from it today. Yes, my plans are to make a coat and or jacket every winter. I know I already have too many but what the heck. There are still so many more that I want to make.
DeleteIf your coat closet gets too full and you ever decide to donate any of your older coats...I know someone would be very proud to wear them too!! I donate I lot of my clothes. BTW...I didn't mean anything about my "peachskin" comment, I really have never used it to know anything about it. (Good or bad). Good luck with your coat, I know it's going to be gorgeous!
DeleteNo harm taken about the peachskin comment. I only became acquainted with it just a few years ago. This is my first time ever using it as a lining, but all seems to be going well with it. I'll let you know the final outcome in must a few days.
DeleteI had the lining of a coat replaced and the tailor used a medium weight satin 28 years ago and the lining is intact. Plus, it's easy to get the coat on and off.
ReplyDeleteI have some satin Alethia, but it just felt a bit stiff to me so I sought out an alternative. I'll bet your coat is beautiful!
DeleteYes, I used satin once for making a tailored red wool coat and it worked out just fine. There are different weights of satin, some are draped and some are more stiff. I have never used peach skin as a lining but I am sure it will work out quite nicely for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm finding out that there are different weights of satin. The satin piece that I have is AWFULLY stiff and just did not seem right for my coat. The peachskin is working out really good.
DeleteYour coat is looking good! I just cut the satin lining for my coat. I've used it before and I really liked it!
ReplyDeleteGood Marianna! The satin yardage that I had was really stiff. I can't wait to see your new coat!
DeleteCoat guts! I'm interested to see how the peachskin goes. I'm always looking for non-traditional linings because I really hate how cold to the touch Bemberg is. Being cold by nature a cold lining is not what I want in winter! :D
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by cold linings Elizabeth. The peach skin is actually working out pretty good.
DeleteYour coat is coming along very well. I love the color of the lining. I'm pretty sure it's going to end up very pretty. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for the new year!
ReplyDeleteThank Olivia. The red lining is just the thing to make this simple coat PoP. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!
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