How to Line a Lace Top

September 13, 2017

How many times have you walked past a shirt that has lace on the top and thought "Well that's cute but I can't wear that" OR "I would need and under layer with that and I'm already too warm" ?

I'm here to help! Yes, you can wear that and you won't need and undershirt when you use this tutorial! I found this cute top at JC Penney

BEFORE

and I worked a little Sheen Chic magic on it and got this

AFTER

This is a simple fix that eliminates that extra under layer. The fabric I like to use for this is a light weight stretch fabric that is often used for performance wear and costumes. It is really inexpensive and a little goes a long way. The other thing about this is how forgiving it is to work with. It moves with you and doesn't create a ripple effect under the main garment. So let's get started on how to achieve this look.

STEP 1

Turn the shirt inside out.

STEP 2

Lay the stretch lining fabric over the area you want to cover and pin it into place

STEP 3

You can work from the inside on this next step but I prefer to work from the outside, even though the pins end up underneath. Working from the outside gives a more polished look. Using the blind stitch foot to guide you, stitch along where the lace and the fabric meet up.