Can I line the pieces of a coat individually as I sew it?

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I have never made a coat/jacket before, but I found a pattern designed for “advanced beginners” and I want to try. The pattern is for a denim jacket, but I plan on making it out of corduroy. I would like to line the jacket with flannel (I’m aware this isn’t generally a recommended lining fabric)  When sewing linings in the past, I’ve always found it easiest to add seam allowance, cut the pieces of the lining and the outer fabric, and then sew them together to make one piece before constructing the rest of the garment. I’ve never seen anyone do a coat like this. Is there any reason I can’t?

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A lining should have a little "give" to it especially at the hemline.  This allows you to wear different weights of clothing under the coat and helps the outer layer to flow more naturally.  The lining is usually hemmed separately to be slightly shorter so it won't show  It is typically attached to the coat seams at the seam lines with thread chains to keep it in place.

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denim is cotton so usually shrinks when washed. The lining may shrink at a different rate to the main fabric which could cause problems.

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Can I line the pieces of a coat individually as I sew it?

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