In a message dated 10/26/2008 3:18:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As a winter coat, it will need some insulation in-between the fabric and
the
lining. Any suggestions?
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: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Flannel
or if you can find it, line it with flannel backed satin.
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The coat is almost done, and I wish I had taken AlbertCat's suggestion. I
bought something similar to thinsulate, as the LFS was out of thinsulate. I
don't remember what she called it, but what I bought resembles a thick
synthetic craft felt. Slightly less stiff and slightly more fluffy than
craft felt.
Now that the coat is assembled, I think it's too thick. My daughter thinks
it's wonderful and warm, so that's okay, I guess. Also, I never did find the
direction pages 2 and 3, so the construction is probably a little
unorthodox. I assumed that since there were several separate pattern pieces
for the lining that they would be cut slightly smaller. That does not appear
to have been the case. Either that, or the thickness of the insulation is
changing the lining's fit. If I hadn't whip stitched the insulation pieces
together over the lining seams (to make it lay flat) I think I would go back
and add another 1/8 in to the lining seams. A few of them, at least, but
undoing the hand stitching, re-sewing the seams, trimming the insulation and
re-stitching just seems like a little too much work. ;-)
Well, thanks for all the advice! When the hem and buttons are done, I'll
post a photo on flickr for anyone who wants to see it.
Denise B
Iowa
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