Re: Lining technique question...

On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:37:27 -0800, BEI Design <nobeide
signspam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

And I *meant* to write that I sew the side seams, darts *AND
inseam*, then join the lining and fashion fabric to sew the
crotch and fly.

Ditto here. And the lining to the knee seems to be more used in menswear.
I also line to about mid-calf for folks with long leg braces.

Kay

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