Lining (sewing)

Russian opera singerFeodor Chaliapinin a fur-linedcoat.Portrait byBoris Kustodiyev(Portrait of Chaliapin), 1921.

Insewingandtailoring,aliningis an inner layer of fabric,fur,or other material inserted into clothing, hats,luggage,curtains,handbags and similar items.

Linings provide a neat inside finish and concealinterfacing,padding, the raw edges ofseams,and other construction details. A lining reduces the wearing strain on clothing, extending the useful life of the lined garment. A smooth lining allows acoator jacket to slip on over other clothing easily, and linings add warmth to cold-weather wear.

Linings are typically made of solid colors to coordinate with the garmentfabric,but patterned and contrasting-colored linings are also used. DesignerMadeleine Vionnetintroduced the ensemble in which the coat was lined in the fabric used for the dress worn with it,and this notion remains a characteristic of theChanelsuit, which often features a lining and blouse of the same fabric.

In tailoring, home sewing, andready-to-wearclothing construction, linings are usually completed as a unit before being fitted into the garment shell. Inhaute couture,the sleeves and body are usually lined separately before assembly.

Some specialized types of lining include the following:

Interlining

This is an additional layer of fabric between the lining and the outer garment shell. Insulating interlinings for winter garments are usually sewn to the individual lining pieces before the lining is assembled.

Partial or half lining

This type lines only the upper back and front of the garment, concealing the shoulder pads and interfacings,with or without sleeves.

Zip-in, zip-out, snap-out or button-in lining (sometimes called a "liner" )

This is a warm removable lining for a jacket, coat, orraincoatthat is held in place with azipper,snap fasteners,orbuttons.Garments with removable linings are usually lined with a lightweight fabric as well, to provide a neat finish when the warm lining is not worn.

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  Trench coatwith snap-out lining, Germany, 1953.
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  Camera bag with contrasting padded and fitted lining
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  Tailoredsport coatwith partial lining

References

• Brockman, Helen L. (1965).The Theory of Fashion Design.John Wiley & Sons.
• Editors of Creative Publishing International (2005).Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket.Creative Publishing International.ISBN978-1-58923-230-3.
• Shaeffer, Claire B. (2007).Couture Sewing Techniques.Taunton.ISBN978-1-56158-497-0.