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Lining Cut Calculator

Calculate lining dimensions adjusted from shell pattern with appropriate ease, hem, and pleat allowances.

Inputs

in
in
in
in

Results

Lining Front Length

24.5 in

≈ 7 credit cards

Lining Back Length25.5 in
Lining Width20.25 in
Cut Length25.75 in
Cut Width21.5 in
Lining Hem1 in
Ease Pleat Width1 in
Total Fabric Length26.75 in
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the shell front length, width, and back length from your finished shell pattern.
  2. Select the garment type — Jacket, Coat, Dress, or Skirt.
  3. Set the seam allowance to be added to the lining cut dimensions.
  4. Review the calculated lining front and back lengths, lining width, and ease pleat width.
  5. Cut lining pieces to the cut length and cut width (seam allowances already included), using the total fabric length for yardage.

How the result changes with Shell Front Length

Shell Front LengthLining Front Length
1515.5 in
2828.5 in
4343.5 in
5555.5 in

What each input means

Shell Front Length
Shell pattern front length (not including hem)
Shell Width
Shell pattern width at widest point
Shell Back Length
Shell pattern back length
Garment Type
Type of garment being lined
Seam Allowance
Seam allowance width

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Shell Front Length = 24, Shell Width = 20, Shell Back Length = 25, Garment Type = 0 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Lining Front Length
    Lining Front Length
    24.5 = 24.5
  3. Calculate Lining Back Length
    Lining Back Length
    25.5 = 25.5
  4. Calculate Lining Width
    Lining Width
    20.25 = 20.25

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