Dear Lords & Ladies;
I frequently invite all of you to contact me regarding suggestions, questions, or anything about a Lord Perry pattern that may be confusing, especially to someone who has not done a great deal of sewing and may not be very familiar with some sewing terms.
Most Lord Perry patterns do not suggest linings or facings because they are simply not necessary. I do, however, use them occasionally. It was brought to my attention very recently that not everyone knows what a facing is. In strict terms, facings are linings that are of the same material as the outer garment; in fact they may be part of the same pattern piece, just folded inward over the wrong side of the material. Linings are usually of a lighter material than the garment material. Both facings and linings provide two layers of fabric, can be used to give structure to a garment and, in some cases for artistic merit, such as creating a less transparent view, covering seams, etc.
If you do choose to line your garment, we suggest cheesecloth or China silk. One of the most desireable traits of our patterns is the close and accurate fit of the patterns to the dolls body. Only the thinest possible lining can assure you will retain the fit; as I mentioned earlier, lining a garment is usually not necessary.
...Geneva White Lordperrypattern@aol.com , Facebook, Twitter
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