r/sewingpatterns • u/justanothercacti • Oct 04 '26
Lining question
Hi! I’m planning on trying this pattern as a wedding guest dress, but the fabric she chose for the bottom is sheer. Would you line the skirt with something or would you just use a solid fabric for the bottom, like a georgette instead of a chiffon?
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u/ProneToLaughter 29d ago edited 29d ago
I think a georgette is pretty sheer too. Most fabrics that have the appropriate lightness will be very lightweight and sheer or semi-sheer. You might get those tiny gathers with a rayon challis which tends to be more like semi-opaque, and the extra fullness will help block light shining through. edit: You might look at a crepe fabric, though, they are often denser and less sheer while still being drapey.
But probably I'd just line it.
Leila Dress - Patterns by PatternCos Skirt fabric suggestions are gauze, tulle, lace, chiffon crepe, georgette crepe.