How to Line a Lace Top
September 13, 2017

Â
Â
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"Â ?
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
Â
BEFORE
Â

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

Â
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. Â
Â
STEP 1
Turn the shirt inside out.Â
Â

Â
STEP 2
Lay the stretch lining fabric over the area you want to cover and pin it into place
Â
Â

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.
Â

Â
Do this all around the entire area you are lining.
Â
STEP 4
Trim off the excess fabric close to the stitching.Â
Â
Â

Â
 This is what mine looks like from the inside
Â

Â
Now I have a lightweight top that doesn't require another layer underneath and is great for this late Summer/early Fall weather. Â
Â

How many tops could you do this to?
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
Â