Hand-stitching lining involves carefully attaching the lining fabric to the garment, ensuring a neat and secure finish. It often requires creating a hidden stitch, so the thread is concealed within the lining itself. Here’s a general approach, based on the provided video snippet and standard sewing practices:
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Prepare the Lining and Garment: Ensure both the lining and the garment are properly fitted and any necessary alterations have been made. The lining should be slightly smaller than the outer garment to allow for movement.
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Position the Lining: Place the lining inside the garment, wrong sides together. Pin or baste the lining in place along the edges to be stitched.
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Select Thread and Needle: Use a thread that matches the lining fabric in color and weight. A fine needle is preferable for a less visible stitch.
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Conceal the Starting Knot: Hide the knot of your thread inside the fold of the lining fabric, so it is not visible on either the lining or the outer garment.
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The Stitch: The video snippet highlights a method where the thread is hidden inside the lining. This is likely achieved using a slip stitch or a similar technique. Here’s how that generally works:
- Lining Side: Come up through the lining fabric, catching just a few threads. The thread is hidden within the fold, so it doesn't show on the outer side of the lining.
- Garment Side: Take a small stitch in the outer garment fabric, picking up only a few threads. Be careful not to pull too tightly, which would create puckering.
- Repeat: Continue alternating small stitches between the lining and the garment, keeping the stitches even and consistent. The thread should be mostly concealed within the fold of the lining, creating an almost invisible join.
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Securing the End: When you reach the end, secure the thread with a small knot hidden inside the lining.
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Finishing: Remove any basting stitches and press the finished seam lightly.
In essence, hand-stitching lining aims for an invisible or nearly invisible seam. The key is to take small, even stitches and to conceal the thread within the lining whenever possible.
