Place the edge of the lining 1 inch above the lower edge of the garment. The center back pleat should be folded and sewn into the hem. Press the fold of material down to cover the handstitched hem edge. This fold then forms an ease pleat along the lower edge of the lining. Hem the sleeves in the same manner, forming an ease pleat along the lower edge of the lining.
Coats usually have free-hanging linings.
The lining hem generally ends about 1 inch above the lower edge of the coat. The lining hem can be finished by hand or machine, as any hem would be done. Kenneth R. Bolen, Director of Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.