Replacing the lining

1.     I measured the removed lining panels: 20”x30”.  They were slightly wider than the velvet panels:

2.     Measured two scraps of silk and cut 20” wide, pieced  them together to make two panels 20 X 30, with a center horizontal seam (slip stitched closed on one side) to allow access to back of decorated velvet panel for future repairs:

Detail of opening for future repairs to embroidered velvet

3.     Sewed lining panels together at sides, from top edge, leaving bottom slit open:

1.     Sewed velvet panels together at sides from top edge, leaving bottom slit open.

2.     To sew lining into cover:  Without turning either lining or velvet right side out, I placed sewn lining panels on top of sewn velvet panels, matching LEFT side seams.  I sewed both sets together over that seam (all four pieces together):

3.     I pressed lining away from velvet.  

Then, rotating the lining in same direction, I wrapped it around to the back of the lowest velvet panel, and lined up side seams on the other side.  Stitched seams together (all four pieces together).

4.     Turned all pieces right side out.:

lining side

Velvet side

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