Originally Posted by amma
Why can't you just ignore the lining, and treat the front and batting as if you never added the lining already? Cut different lining pieces and go on with the pattern :D:D:D
This is a good idea, except it would make things really bulky. When you sew over the handles for the top stitching, you are already trying to sew through almost 12 layers and it's not super easy, adding more layers may make that harder especially for someone who has never made one before.
Rachel