Construction Techniques: Flatlining

[@sarahj344]

I am amazed you have so few views for this. This is an excellent tutorial on flatlining and deserves more views! Thank you for this!

[@julianachandler2975]

Fabulous instructions ❤

[@lou7809]

Thank you for this explanation! I am sewing my first cosplay and there are so many techniques I don't know yet! I am so glad I am able to understand the "flatline" step now!

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

WOW! 🤩 This was absolutely amazing! Thank you.

[@codistevens9915]

Thank you!! This information is exactly what I need for my next project. I've found a few other 'how-to's for flatlining, but this one was the most detailed by far. I'm so glad I watched this BEFORE starting to try it :)

[@sam-co1oo]

Great information thanks you

[@angelawilkinson9391]

Instead of using pins could you also use baste stitches?

[@rendezbeauty7748]

Yes. In tricky fabrics I often pin first and then hand baste before going to the machine.

[@izzythevampireslayer]

Thank you for the great indepth tutorial on this :) I'm going to be trying this out with my current project. I wanted to ask, how do you determine what method of lining should you use? (Like, when to use bag lining vs flatlining) Sorry if this makes no sense, but thank you again!

[@rendezbeauty7748]

Flatlining is to be used when structure or weight is needed. Sometimes we like the look or texture of a fashion fabric but it is too thin or soft to hold its shape especially in period bodices and coats/jackets. In those cases I flatline with coutil, canvas, or a cotton twill. Bag lining is to help finish the inside or add opacity to a see through fabric. In those cases the slippery polyester or nylon “lining” fabric is used. Be careful of bag lining completely by machine. I often sew most of it but leave the bottom edge free that way you can flip and hand slip stitch or hem separately to control it better. If your fashion fabric is stretchy, woodgy (wiggly), or heavier than your lining, then bag lining can cause unattractive bubbles and drag you didn’t expect. I hope this helps!

[@savannahbrewer6161]

if you're watching just for the visual, start at 8:59 oh and she never gets around to the dart

[@rendezbeauty7748]

The dart is sewn as any other dart would be. Once you’ve flatlined your fabrics, treat them as one. The bodice example was to demonstrate flatlining in a real world scenario where you will encounter straight edges and curves on one piece. Thanks for watching!