Considering it has 56 bones, I was surprised, too!! I don't think I followed the directions quite exactly as they called for flatlining, interlining, AND lining. Isn't that one too many linings?? I ignored the interlining as I couldn't find in the directions when they were supposed to be used. It's not as if the stitching was hidden, so what's it for? Eh, who cares! It's just for me!