Skirt Lining Replacement

Einleitung

I will demonstrate how to repair the torn lining of a piece of clothing using simple methods and accessible tools. This fix will show you how to replace the inner lining of this garment in a few non-tedious steps.

The inner lining of a skirt is a very essential part and caters to a diverse range of needs, from the privacy and conservation of the body to those that desire it, to warmth, personal style choices and sustainability practices.

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Schritt 1 Lining

Skirt Lining Replacement, Lining: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2

Skirt Lining Replacement, Lining: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2

Cut out the old or damaged skirt lining. This can be done using a pair of scissors, or a razor blade/seam ripper if you have one.
Blades might give you a neater finish after this step but take longer to use.
Be careful when using sharp objects.

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Schritt 2

After threading the needle, take some new lining (chiffon or silk material), iron it out, and make sure the lining isn't longer than the actual skirt.

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Schritt 3

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Gently insert the threaded needle. Be careful not to prick your finger.
Push through the skirt fabric from below.
Pull the needle all the way out to form a stitch.

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Schritt 4

Continue with step 3 until you create stitches around the whole waistband of your skirt.
It should look somewhat like this when you make it halfway around the waistband of the skirt.

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