i also posted this in the guide section, but i'll be asking different questions here.

i have this long pea-coat that belonged to my uncle. it's in wonderful condition. it's made from some of the softest wool i've ever felt and it fits me like a glove. i found it in an old box, but moths have gotten a hold of it because there are several big holes in the lining.

so, i would like to change the lining of the coat if possible. right now it's that shiny fabric lining (i think it's silk) but i would like to change it to something warmer and with a pattern instead. i got the idea from this jcrew coat. (http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod57284161&catId=cat46683)

if that's not possible, i would like the lining in silk, but i think i would want to get it in something a bit brighter, like a royal purple or a deep blue.

does anyone know how much it typically costs to have that done? do you know which kind of fabric i should look for if i want to get something patterned? the ex suggested using old kimono silk (which i don't mind paying for) but i wouldn't mind looking at some other kinds of fabric, esp. something light, warm and colorful. worst thing about silk is waiting for your coat to warm up so you have very cold silk against your body for a few minutes. :)

for the quality and the memory of this coat, i'd have no problem spending $150 on making this coat last me for years to come. i just want to make sure i'm not getting ripped off or doing anything wrong to it.

thanks for your help!

jangrl. :)

I can't tell you an exact amount, but my friend inquired about having the lining of a coat that belonged to his grandfather replaced a couple of years ago and I remeember he decided no to do it because it was too expensive (definitely at leat $100). If you think about the work it would take to do a good job it seems to make sense it would cost, but I don't know for sure.

if you go to your local friendly fabric store, they should be able to tell you what kind of lining fabric would be good for your coat? to me, all lining is cold against the skins because it's smooth.. an usually quite thin. so it all adds and equals to coldness >.<

if it's moth damage, get the coat dry cleaned at a good place, and keep it stored so it doesn't get moths in it. then worry about the lining. what may seem like a miniscule amount of damage can mushroom overnight, and i'd hate for you to lose your jacket.

as stated before, the linings are usually smooth so that they glide over your clothing.

unless you are skilled with sewing, i'd probably hunt down recommendations to get the job done properly by a pro.

if you want it to be warmer, you could probably do a vest type thing of polar fleece that could just snap in at certain points, and remove it when it warms up. i think the fabric stores have other skiing type fabrics that could also add a lot of warmth w/o the bulk of fleece.