Yay! Pants finished! Appropriate lining for white pants

[stashpanache]

Hi All,

I am feeling a little smug.  I made myself an article of clothing for the first time in 35 years.  My projects are always for other people, DGD or something you don't wear, like a purse or tablecloth etc.  Anyway, I went to ASG NG meeting today and they thought I had purchased the pants.  Felt really good.

The fabric is a washable blend of poly and rayon that looks like linen.  My pants are khaki colored but I want to make another pair from the same fabric in white.  Today, at the fabric store, I put my hand under the white fabric and can see that my panties would show.

Should I underline this fabric?  Or, line them?  The pattern has a flat front but elastic in back.

Any help is always appreciated.

Stash

[Liana]

Congratulations!  What a great feeling to make something for yourself after a long time, and to have it be something you love and that others like as well. 

Since you like the way the fabric works for this garment and it's just the show-through, I think I'd go for a lining, and maybe even just a pantliner. 

[Robin]

 

congratulations, stash!
I enjoyed picking out all those emoticons for your new pair of pants!
I'd line them, too.  I'd hold the fabric up against white lining fabric or nude color to see which I like best and I am guessing I'd prefer a nude color.

I recently made a pants out of rayon lining material and I used elastic in the waist.  I wasn't sure if I'd find it too bulky.
I haven't worn them yet, but when I tried it on, seemed fine to me.

This way I wouldn't have to line every pair of pants I made.
Liana, that's what you meant by a pantliner, isn't it?
How do you do yours?

[Liana]

Robin, I probably do about like you do.  I usually use a lining type fabric, although at one time I remember having a pair made out of tricot, about like you'd use for a slip.  If you can find some, the wider (maybe 1" - 2") stretch lace elastic, like for lingerie is great for the waist, as it adds so little bulk at the waist.  You can also "hem" with lingerie lace if you like.  I would be a little cautious about using lace at the hem when you're planning to wear it under white pants.  The lace might show through the white fabric. 

I would try various colors and/or fabrics under the white to see what I liked, just as you suggest.  Ivory might be nice. 

[Martha]

I sometimes have good luck simply wearing a pair of pantyhose under pants, in lieu of a lining or underlining.  It depends on the fabric - I have done this with a nice stretch wool pair of pants I made; some 4 ply silk and rayons.  You could try on a pair of nude pantyhose and see how the fabric looks draped over it - if not, I would probably opt for an underlining either to the knee, or full length.

[Pam]

I've enjoyed having a separate pants liner to wear under some unlined pants, but when it's a question of show-through I prefer to line pants. I think it's because the fashion fabric and the lining move together that way.

I've underlined light-colored linen or linen-blend pants with a lightweight cotton, and was happy with the result. For a lining, a typical lining fabric like ambience would work well, too. Either way, I like a color that's as close to my skin tone as I can find. If you underline rather than line, the seam allowances will be less noticeable on the outside.

That just my 2 cents worth....

Pam

[LyndaC]

Another opinion?   I always line see-through garments with flesh-colored or pink tones.  It is not so obvious, and I notice the top designers do this.

[stashpanache]

Thank you everybody.  I am really torn about what to do.  This fabric really has a nice hand and falls from my waist and hips very nicely.  I would hate to spoil that.  On the other hand, I really do not like the idea of wearing 2 pairs of pants at the same time and am leaning toward an interlining.  Of course, this will not be going to the Smithsonian so I probably should not stress about it.     I see that I have options now so will think on it before I go to fabric store sale tomorrow morning.

OT, but I just went outside AGAIN to see that the moon is fully eclipsed now.  I have a perfect view out my front door.  Facinating!! 

Stash

[Susinok]

I made some white rayon/poly/linen pants which had incredible drape to them as well. The lining did not interfere wtih this at all. It moves together and looks fabulous.

I used a "static free" poly lining sold at our local fabric shop.

[Digs]

How about cream-coloured cotton batiste cut on the bias?  It would be both summer-breathable and movement-flexible.
D.

[nurselizk]

If you're lining, I would suggest white or off-white.  If you're underlining, you could use white or a color approximating your skin tone, depending on your preference.  If you line with something flesh-colored, any place where there are multiple layers of fashion fabric (such as pockets or seam allowances) will show through as whiter.

[LauraBell]

Go with a pair of Spanx.  Not only will they not show under white, there is no bulk.

[AliceB]

Wear underwear that match your skin tones in the general area.  It's amazing how color toned undies will minimize show through. 
Alice