How to add lining to an unlined skirt - Laurens Top Sewing Tips

A simple, classic A-line skirt is a great pattern to have in your stash as it can be so versatile for any time of year! In September we featured the Sew Over It Ava skirt in our Sewing Society kit and included some stunning leopard print chunky cord, but this skirt could be made as a summer version in some light weight denim or linen as well as a party style version with some fancy, glitzy jacquard fabric!
If you are making version to wear in the winter time and feel like you want to add a lining to the skirt, it's really simple to do! Find out how in this video!
Check out the corresponding blog post for links to the fabrics I mention that are available in my online shop
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Introduction 00:00
Adding a lining to the skirt 03:59

[@karenmiller3300]

Very helpful thanks Lauren! Beautiful fabric as always!

[@margobhandari5309]

This so clear and helpful - thank you so much! Your skirt is absolutely beautiful.

[@kimwatts5750]

Thank you for some great tips Lauren🥰

[@deborahwolff5651]

Thank you for sharing. I love the fabrics you've.chosen

[@lisatrahan6226]

Simple and concise - perfect! Thanks

[@hildimoeller3978]

Best tutorial on this! I actually look forward to my next project so I can perfect my lining skills. :)

[@elizabethswan2040]

Sorry Lauren, I asked the question, before finishing the video, so question was answered. Lovely skirt and great tips.

[@claircondell5935]

Thanks again Lauren. I've actually taken the day off to finish my Ava skirt and I was planning on putting in a lining. This was perfect timing. I bought your SS video and it was a great help.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Ah thats great! Enjoy your day of sewing!

[@sewchilled22]

Great vlog 🙂

[@Dalal321]

Thanks Lauren🌹

[@christineowen6658]

A very useful video thank you

[@ladonnawashington1643]

Much thanks!

[@Angela-pi6zc]

Thank you

[@rbcruze]

Hi, I dont know if you will see this but just wanted to double check. The zip needs to go into the main skirt before sewing in the lining? And also I pined with the seam allowance open (the edges aren't overlocked).. is it best to bend to the side the way you have? PS You were my favourite on the sewing Bee. So happy to find this channel and that you have a shop

[@melissacoulter269]

Hi, Lauren. Thanks for this video! It's so helpful. I have a skirt with facings (no waistband), and I'm struggling to understand the sequence of steps and where I attach the lining to the facings. Do you have suggestions?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Melissa, I would attach the lining to the facings and then attach the facings (with lining attached to them) to the main skirt. If you are drafting your own lining you will need to take account of the facings and make the lining shorter than the main skirt. I hope that helps :)

[@elizabethswan2040]

Great video Lauren, beautiful fabrics, do you also stock the lovely lining?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Thank you, we do yes. guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/fabrics?fabricType=Linings

[@monicacorr6979]

Thats exactly what I was looking for, what about if I want to line a pinafore like the Cleo pinafore?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, you could either use the main pieces to make a lining and then attach the lining in the same way that you attach the facing, or a bit more complicated, you can draft your own lining pieces to attach onto the bottom of the facing :)

[@monicacorr6979]

I need acourse for this

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi Lauren. How would you suggest adding a lining to an already finished skirt? Thank you.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, you would need to unpick the inside edge of the waist band so you could get access to the seam allowance that is created when the main skirt is attached to the outer part of the waist band. Then you can sew the lining to the seam allowance and re stitch the inner waist band down to enclose all the raw edges. Alternatively you could make your own little slip skirt made out of lining to wear underneath instead of lining it.

[@veroniquebriatore1851]

Hi Lauren, how do you add a lining to a skirt that has an elastic waistband please

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

I would make the lining and skirt seperatly (as in side seams and hems) and then before attaching it to the waist band, baste the outer and lining together around the top edge with wrong sides facing - then attach it onto the elastic. I have another video for doing that, not with the lining but once you have the layers basted together you can follow the steps in the other video if you haven't done it before :)

[@ludkakalinova1966]

Those silver fabrics are absolutely beautiful, need to visit your shop :-) do you deliver internationally by any chance?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, we do yes but it depends on the country as at the moment we are not able to ship to the EU

[@ludkakalinova1966]

That's what I was afraid of. 🙄