Lining Scarves

[eulalia]

I've been asked to make a Harry Potter scarf for a friend, and I want to line it. As in, make the scarf and then put a piece of cloth on the back of it. Has anyone tried this? I'm planning on using Lion Brand Wool-Ease, and would this affect then lining? Thanks for any help.

[lovelyscrubs]

I have never tried to line a scarf but i have lined apocketbook and it came out fine so i dont see why you cany do it

[LilMissPink]

I've also thought about doing that, but thought it was weird because I've never seen it. It's a great idea for scarves that look awful on the wrong side.

[blissedout]

i've always wanted to line a scarf with polar fleece...super cuddly and warm! but i havent' really tried to do it and really haven't brainstormed how i would do it... i think i have seen a few lined scaves though in the past.

[crappiefisher]

i think that it would add to the warmth of the scarf. you could use a material that is the same color as the yarn, or use the material as an accent....cool! be sure to share pics of the finished scarf!

[aliciasjoy]

I saw a super pretty scarf that was lined on one side with satin.  I'd imagine you could machine sew it if you used a lot of pins and patience.
I usually hand stitch in bag linings, but recently machine stitched a lining into a little coin purse, and it worked all right, just had to work to keep it all lined up, since the crochet is so bumpy.
If you didn't want to line it, but didn't want a "wrong" side, you could always crochet it in a tube, like the knitted version, or crochet it extra wide and seam it up the side?

[semicharm86]

I don't know any techincal terms for things, but what I do is go and look at how other scarves (or whatever) are made. I like to check out scarves at Old Navy and the Gap for ideas, because they have great scarves...and Old Navy lines their knitted scarves with fleece! It's so cute and seems so warm. Maybe if you went and just looked at one, it would help you out. I don't know, but that's what I always end up doing. Besides, while you are there, you could check out the clearance rack for fun cheepie clothes for Christmas gifts!

[GeekMagnet]

use a yarn needle and the same yarn you used on the scarf and whipstich it on or you could use a 'blanket stitch'.  you should have no problem going through most fabrics with a yarn needle.
blanket stitch instructions

also, you can crochet fabric and a project together using a steel crochet hook.  my mom makes toppers for hand towels and she uses a steel crochet hook to go right through the terry towel, no problem.

[nicolethegeek]

Which HP pattern are you using? The crocheted one I did was one layer {not a tube} and didn't have a discernable wrong or right side.

[javastain]

Yes, you really can sew ( with a sewing machine, or by hand) fabric to your crochet project... It just takes patience. I ususally have one hand on the project and one hand on the foot lifter thingy, when I get to a bumpy spot, I kinda lift the foot so it won't catch and keep running the stitch free-hand-feed-style. I also make sure I use a really close together straight stitch (sorry I am not a technical seamstress) so that I am sure the project actually gets good and connected to the fabric. I have used this process to attach crocheted embellishments to the tops of dresses... I will post a pic (sometime) Also think about recylced stuff, I go to the thrift stores and buy used flannel sheets, kitchen curtains, table clothes, whatever, and they are cheap. Of course if you want it to look pretty you can buy these things new sometimes for much cheaper than they sell it to you as unfinished "fabric". I like the idea of using flannel, it would be more "flexible" on your project than fleece... everyone loves a fleece scarf, but unless it's really long, or thin, it doesn't hang well you know???