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An Excerpt from Sew Stylish The Scoop on Linings What's weight got to do with it?
Lightweight China silk is the lightest of the lightweight linings and is perfect for delicate blouses, jackets, dresses, and soft skirts and pants. Silk charmeuse is another lightweight choice that provides a little more structure. Medium weight Midweight linings, including most polyester linings, silk taffeta, silk jacquard, and silk broadcloth, are the most versatile for jackets, skirts, and pants. Bemberg rayons are available in many weights but commonly fall under this category. Coat-weight Silk satin, polyester satin, acetate twills, and acetate satins have a dense weave, which makes them heavy, durable, and warm -- perfect for outerwear. AtlantaThread.com also offers a water-repellent acetate overcoat lining for trenches and rainwear. Heavyweight Quilted lining is durable but bulky. It is the warmest offering for coats because it traps air in the batting. Most are acetate or polyester and require dry cleaning. Flannel-backed lining (also called fleece-backed lining) is the stiffest option but has a silky side to slip over clothes. It provides about the same warmth as a quilted lining, but without bulk. It's also acetate and requires dry cleaning.
More about Sew Stylish This article has been excerpted from Sew Stylish, the first special publication from Threads. You'll learn sewing secrets, improve your sewing confidence, and create the latest styles.
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