'How To' Question on Lining Collars

[Sheilajeanne]

I've never made a lined collar, as I don't have a leather sewing machine, but would like to give it a try. Any tips on cutting the lining to get it to exactly match the collar? I assume and edge beveler is the best tool for getting an exact match, once the lining is stitched or glued on.

And how do you finish the edges afterwards? My one attempt at slicking the edges on a lightweight leather was disastrous!  It bunched up, and damaged the grain side! 

[garypl]

I always cut the liner a bit larger, then glue the pieces together and trim the liner after the glue dries.  Allows for wiggle room when you put the pieces together so perfect alignment is not critical.

[JerseyFirefighter]

Glue the non beveled leather down to the liner with contact cement such as Barge. Allow to dry. Trim the liner square with the leather. Stitch the liner and leather together. Sand flush if needed then edge bevel both the leather and liner side (a sharp stropped beveler works wonders on the liner side.) Finish by burnishing.