While I use the internet daily this is a whole new ball game. not helped by everything deciding to reinvent itself just as I start to get confident . Enough moan. I love it!
Question 1 -
Garment construction - flat lining, interlining, lining? seams!
I am used to the idea that lining is to give a smooth, more elegant interior for coats etc, and to facilitate removing and wearing fitted garments. This comes with the idea of ease - extra width or length added to allow for movement. Lining can also support fabrics which may 'give', or are sheer. There are many ways of attaching lining. She uses different terms to the ones I've become used to so I am going to try to double check what is meant and how the different techniques are used. I haven't yet found the magic website which will explain in one go so observation will have to do for now. ( I know the information is out there in book form but the local library is having trouble tracking it down for me and really want to get onto making. It can be a struggle to be patient....)
Period garments were obviously lined and/or faced - as shown on fashion plates and included in descriptions


Some garments have the second, inner layer of fabric to support the outer which may be delicate - or often expensive, so extending wear- life would be prudent.
While the oracle of Janet Arnold gives some insights she doesn't set out to give sewing instructions as such. I still am not sure of this one. I have bought a historically based commercial pattern really just to see how and what they do. (This I am in the process of making up - fitting issues are holding it up a the moment)
answers
sarcenet, sarsnet.
sɑrs
a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used especially for linings.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English sarsenet < Anglo-French sarzinet, probably equivalent to sarzin- Saracen + -et -et
excellent references at http://www.fashion-era.com/regency_fashion.htm
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