How Many Meters of Lining Do I Need?

[Panzeraxe II]

If I need 3.5 meters for a full suit, how many meters of lining will I need for the jacket (excl. the sleeves)? 1.5-2.0 meters?

Thanks - Panzer

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I had a whole jacket relined recently including the arms and it took 2.5 meters, so 2 would probably do you fine. But then again does the suit have a pattern? You need more fabric for a suit with a pattern so that could throw off your whole fabric to lining ratio.

 

[Panzeraxe II]

Thanks. I never need more than 3.5 meters even for windowpanes and the like.

 

[Despos]

You need to know the width of the lining. Can be 45", 54" or 60" wide. 2 yards is safe for the 54 or 60, 2 1/2" if you have 45 or narrower. You are average size so this should cover it.

 

[Panzeraxe II]

Originally Posted by Despos

You need to know the width of the lining. Can be 45", 54" or 60" wide. 2 yards is safe for the 54 or 60, 2 1/2" if you have 45 or narrower. You are average size so this should cover it.

Thanks Chris. Its 54", so will go with 2.