Straight or Bias lining

xstpenguin

21 years ago

Hi Folks

I'm making an A-line linen skirt - cut on the bias.

I'd like to add a lightweight Bemberg Cupro lining - for comfort.

But should this lining be cut straight grain as for an ordinary skirt or also on the Bias to match to skirt??

Thanks,

AJ

Featured Answer

dayenu

21 years ago

Cut lining on the bias, otherwise you destroy the drape of the outer layer. Would you cut a skirt on grain and cut the lining in bias? nope. works both ways.

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Comments (9)

msmeow
21 years ago
AJ, my gut feeling is that cutting the lining on the straight grain will help to stabilize the bias skirt so it will keep its shape.

Donna
joansews4u
21 years ago
I say stay with the skirt cut. The straight may be too snug because the bias allows give. The bias skirt has such a nice feel to it when wearing it, I would hate to destroy that slinky feel.
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xstpenguin
Original Author
21 years ago
Hey, no fair! You've given me one vote each way! ;-)

Now I need somebody to come up with the decider.

I'm going to cut the lining first thing tomorrow - 9am BST, so that's about 4am Eastern time (I think). So you all have until then to make up my mind!?

Thanks for the speedy reply guys!

AJ
rosefolly
21 years ago
Bias. The lining has to conform to the skirt. It's purpose is not to stablize the skirt. You will lose the movement bias gives the skirt if you put in a straight grain lining.

Paula
keepeminstitches
21 years ago
It's gotta be bias. Otherwise, it'll feel funny when you sit with it on.
hoerlel
21 years ago
My vote is for the bias for sure. You will definitely lose the bias look and feel with a straight grain lining. The other alternative would be to use a very stretchy type of lingerie material (would be like a slip). That would require a special sewing machine needle to sew though. I have a few that I keep on hand for that silky, stretchy type of fabric.
xstpenguin
Original Author
21 years ago
Hi All

First thing - thanks to all of you for the advice! I did indeed cut the lining on the bias and had no problems with it. I finished the skirt this afternoon.

I love the colour, the fabric is great, the trim I used looks lovely, but...

I think it makes me look lumpy! I've never worn a bias skirt before and I'm not sure it suits me. I put on a bit of weight over the last couple of years, not a lot, but just enough to take my waist from 28' to 31'. I feel like this style is only emphasising my now rather blocky shape.

What do you think?

Thanks for your (honest!) opinions.
Cheers,
AJ

PS I've seen postings with the picture actually IN the message - how do you do that!??

Here is a link that might be useful: Photo of my skirt
hoerlel
21 years ago
AJ,

I love that skirt, especially the trim on the waistline and the pockets. Clever! It fits you very well and if you feel lumpy in it, try support pantyhose. I don't see the lumps myself! Aren't we the most critical of ourselves!!

If you want to post a photo right in your message, you would have to use something like www.photobucket.com to host your pictures. Once they are downloaded, you copy the tag (the one in the middle) and paste it into your message. Works great.