A friend of mine asked me to line a blazer/jacket that she had. She wanted it to "skim" over her hips, not stick to them. Who likes a jacket that you have to constantly pull down. I know I don't. I said, sure, I'll try. I've done it for myself, but doing it for someone else causes me to be a perfectionist. But, it was much easier than I thought.
I took a tissue from a pattern that I will never use....laid it over the jacket back and poked holes around the armsyches and side seam....then cut it out from that
Then I laid it over the jacket to make sure I sized it correctly. I did cut it a tad larger just in case of error.
Just two pieces.....that's it! She didn't want the sleeves done.
I machine stitched it to the top (which had a short bodice and the back, leaving the armholes free.
She's happy and I'm happy. Super simple! I know alot of you guys would have no problem doing this, but some of you are afraid of alterations and I just want you to see how easy it is.
2 comments:
Great job! What a very nice friend you are!
Hi Kathy. I was reading blogs and found you left a comment on Eugenia's last post. I had to stop by your blog to tell you that I live in Lockport! I was so surprised to see your info that you are in the Buffalo/Tonawanda area! I would love to know if you've found any great fabric sources around here other than Joann's!
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