Inserting the Lining. Turn the garment wrong side out and place it on a padded hanger or dress form. Place the lining over the garment, wrong sides together. Beginning with the back section and shoulder seams, match lining and garment shoulder seams. Repeat at side seam, joining front seam allowances of lining and garment side seams.
Hand stitch several inches below the arm hole.
Pin the lining to the remainder of the garment, matching center backs, notches and bustlines. Hand stitch with an invisible slip stitch or small hem stitch. The hem in the lining of a jacket or coat is usually sewn by hand. Lining Hem Hand Stitched to Garment. Place the garment on a padded hanger or dress form.