Article: If the pattern includes a lining, then it will indicate how much of the lining fabric you need to purchase. Buy this amount of fabric. If not, then purchase the same amount of lining fabric as you needed for the skirt. Good lining fabrics include rayon, satin, and smooth cotton, but you can use anything you like as long as it won’t cling to the skirt fabric or tights.  If you needed 2 yd (1.8 m) of fabric for the skirt’s exterior fabric, then you will need 2 yd (1.8 m) for the lining as well. If you want to line a pre-made skirt, measure the circumference of the widest part of the skirt and the length of the skirt. Add 6 in (15 cm) to this length and buy that amount of fabric. Keep in mind that you will have to rip the seams on the skirt and re-sew it to add a lining properly, so this is not recommended. If you don’t pre-wash your lining fabric, then it might shrink after the first time you wash the garment and this could distort your finished skirt. Wash and dry the fabric according to its care instructions. This will vary depending on the type of fabric.  For example, if you have chosen a silk fabric for the lining, then you might need to hand wash it and allow it to air dry. For specialty fabrics, you might even need to have the fabric dry cleaned. Pin the pattern pieces onto your lining fabric and then cut them out with a sharp pair of fabric scissors. Make sure to mark the lining material with all of the same darts, notches, and other special markings as the pattern indicates. Your lining pieces need to be exactly the same size and shape as your skirt’s pieces. However, if your skirt includes special details, such as pockets, then you can leave these out. If your skirt’s lining piece is already in 1 piece, then you won’t need to sew it together. However, if there are multiple pieces you need to connect, then pin and sew these together as indicated by your pattern. If the skirt includes a zipper, then you will need to add it to the outer layer of the skirt at this time as well. the seams before you secure the lining and skirt together. If you sewed multiple pieces of fabric together for your skirt’s lining, then you may want to iron the seams on the lining. This will ensure that the seams lay flat and improve the look of your finished skirt. Lay the fabric so that the wrong sides are facing up and then use your fingers to gently separate the seams. Then, run the iron along the open seams to make them lay flat. If your fabric is delicate, such as silk or satin, then use the lowest setting on your iron and lay a towel over the fabric before you iron it.

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Choose lining fabric that is lightweight and smooth. Pre-wash the fabric to shrink it. Cut the same pattern pieces you used for the exterior of the skirt. Sew the pieces together as indicated by your pattern. Iron