Define lining, interlining, underlining, and interfacing with their objectives.

Lining

In the case of sewing and tailoring, a lining is an inner layer of fabric, fur, or other material woven into clothing, hats, luggage, curtains, handbags, and similar items. The linings provide a completely neat finish and conceal the details of interfacing, padding, seam raw edges, and other construction. A lining reduces the strain worn on the garment, extending the effective life of the lined garment. A smooth lining allows any garment or jacket to easily slip over other garments, and the lining adds warmth to winter-weather wear.

The linings are usually made of solid colors to match the fabric of the garments but patterned and contrasting colored linings are also used. Designer Madeleine Vionnet introduced the garment with which the coat was lined for the garment worn, and this concept remains a feature of Chanel suits, often featuring linings and blouses of the same fabric. In the case of tailoring, home sewing and ready-to-wear garments are usually completed as a unit before being attached to the shell of the garment.

Objectives of lining fabric

i. Lining fabric is used to maintain the shape of garments.

ii. It is used to improve the comfort as well as the drape of the garment by letting it slip over other garments.

iii. It is used to add insulation.

iv. It is used to conceal the inner side of a garment panel of intricate construction to make it neat.

Lining fabric types

Lining fabrics usually have a silky surface and are usually made from silk, polyester, viscose, acetate, or rayon. When you choose the lining fabric, make sure that its wash care requirements are consistent with the fabric of the garment - it will only be a bit of a pain to put a dry-clean silk lining on a machine-washed cotton jacket. A good option for lining fabric is-

i. Acetate lining fabric

ii. Habotai silk lining fabric

iii. Polyester lining fabric

iv. Viscous lining fabric.

v. Cotton lining fabric.

vi. Wool lining fabric.

Interlining

This is an extra layer of fabric between the lining and the outer shell of the garment called interlining. Insulating interlays for winter clothing are usually sewn into individual interlining pieces before the lining is assembled. Most often used in coats and jackets to add warmth and padding.

Objectives of interlining fabric

i. Interlining is used to support the garment.

ii. It is used to control the shape of the garment.

iii. It is used to control the area of apparel.

iv. It is used to reinforce the components of the garment.

v. It is used to make the apparel beautiful, strong, and attractive.

vi. It is used to ensure the anticipated look, quality, and effect of the fabric.

vii. It is used to improve garment performance.

Types of interlining fabric

Mainly two types of interlining fabric. Such as below-

i.Fusible interlining

ii. Non-fusible interlining

Underlining

Underlining is a layer of fabric that is based on your fashion fabric so that both layers act as one. It doesn’t hide or bind anything, so you still have raw seams that need to be finished one way or another. Underlining does not replace any lining and in most applications, you still need to add a lining to create a clean finish. Similar to underlining and interlining, it is done primarily to add warmth.

Objectives of underlining fabric

i. Helps to add body and stability to loosely woven fabrics and can add texture to very colorful or lightweight fabrics for the required application.

ii. Help to make transparent fabrics opaque or change the color of the fashion fabric depending on the color of the underlining fabric.

iii. Helps conceal seam display through the seam allowance, seam line, and other construction details.

iv. Serves as the basis for all construction signs so you don’t have to mark your fashion fabric.

v. Creates a solid base to stabilize details such as welt pockets and other design features.

vi. The hand stitches provide a layer to protect so that these stitches are invisible from the right side of the garment.

vii. Reduces wrinkling as the fabric gets bigger.

viii. Introducing the second layer can add warmth to clothing.

Underlining fabric types

There are some underlining fabrics are below-

1. Silk Organza

2. Flannel

3. Cotton batiste

4. Cotton broadcloth or muslin

5. Crepe de chine

Interfacing

Interfacing is a textile that is used on the invisible or wrong side of the fabric to make the field of a garment more rigid. Interfacing comes in different weights and hardness for different purposes. These are available in a variety of colors, although the interface is usually white. Usually, the heavier the weight is the fabric, the heavier the weight interfacing will be used. Interface fabric is sold in stores similar to fabric cutting by the meter from the yard or bolt. The sewing patterns specify whether interfacing is required, what is the required weight, and the quantity of interfacing. Some patterns use the same fabric as the garment to create the perfect fabric-like interface. Many interfaces are loosely woven muslin-type fabrics, often hardened with chemical additives or a layer of starch. Mostly made from cotton or cotton-polyester blends. These cost very cheap.

Objectives of interfacing fabric

The primary purpose of interfacing is to give fashion fabric stability, shape, and strength. Also used to prevent interfacing the fashions fabric is trimmed while stretching and raveling. All interfacing must be consistent with the weight and characteristics of the garment fabric. The choice of interfacing depends on where it will be used and its effect and size desired. Use different weights and different types of interfacing in a garment as needed to achieve the desired result. Areas that require interfacing include details of collars, cuffs, facial necklines, front or back, lapels, hems and flaps, pockets, and vests. Check out your pattern guide for details on setting up interfacing.

Types of interfacing fabric

Many types of interfacing fabric are found. Some are below-

i. Fusible

ii. Sew-in

iii. Woven

iv. Nonwoven

v. Knit