Fabric choice

All, I've purchased a few items on ebay recently and I need to make a lining to an open weave sweater and a shell like 'blouse' that I would need to attach to a skirt. In my overweight state I have a droopy waistline. The shell would serve like a dress would to keep the skirt at a level 'waistline'. So the question becomes, what lining material is the most comfortable and breathable? (I perspire abundantly, family trait) If this cannot be accomplished by a traditional apparel lining fabric would a drapery lining work? Awaiting your responses, AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl
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How about Bemberg rayon?

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"Bemberg Rayon Lining Bemberg is a lining that breathes and can be washed and dried by machine. It is engineered to be anti-cling and it resists wrinkles. It wears well and has a soft silky hand.

Because it resists wrinkling at the knees and in the seat area, Bemberg makes a good lining for skirts and slacks. Rayon breathes, allowing finished garments to be more comfortable."

Another source:

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can vouch for the excellent service at denverfabrics.com. NAYY,

Beverly

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BEI Design

It depends on what the shell is made of, and how you plan to launder or clean it. I like 100% cotton batiste for lining things like that IF it is compatible with the face fabric.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

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Olwyn Mary

I'm one of those people if it can't be washed and dried in a machine and not need ironing I don't want it. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

Have you thought of silk?

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Kate XXXXXX

Me, too. So, I wash fabric before cutting it. If it doesn't survive, it goes in the rag bin. It's amazing how many fabrics that claim to be dry-clean only, wash very well. There is often some shrinkage, though.

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Pogonip

Bemberg Cotton Batiste

I'll finalize my choice when I actually go to look for the fabric. What feels good, has a nice hand, coordinates well and has a good price.

Unless it is really unwashable and I know this ahead of time, I wash and machine dry everything before I cut it. Not only to find out its washability but I am very sensitive to some chemicals. Which ones? Who knows. The only other reason I might not wash a fabric before hand is that it would be better to do it that way for the purpose of cutting and sewing the material.

I'll keep all the suggestions I get in mind. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

If these are knit instead of woven, I'd match a knit lining to them -- my choice would be a silkweight wicking polyester.

Otherwise, this list may help:

Heat retention of fibers, from best to worst (so you want poor heat retention -- go for something low on the list): wool acrylic polyester olefin nylon aramid silk spandex linen cotton rayon acetate (Kadolf, et al. 1993. Textiles, 7th ed. Macmillan)

1) this is a list of fibers, not fabrics--a closely woven fabric of a "cool fiber" can be warmer than a not so closely woven fabric of a "warmer fiber". A textured weave may be more comfortable than a plain weave. 2) these are for unmodified fibers. Some of the engineered fabrics can be remarkably comfortable under certain conditions. For instance, a cotton t-shirt soggy with sweat and plastered to me is one of my unfavorite sensations. In fairly low humidity, I find some of the lighter wicking polyesters (particularly the micromesh types) are more comfortable to me. 3) color does play a part... white reflects light energy, black absorbs it. 4) some of the fibers on the list include things that I'd sooner walk across hot coals barefoot than sew... acetate is a fiber I particularly dislike working with, fwiw.
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Kay Lancaster

Linen for lining. You might buy the thin, coarse fabric some stores call "handkerchief linen" -- about USD8/yd at fabric.com -- and wash it in hot water and bleach to make it thinner and softer.

Joy Beeson

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Joy Beeson

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