How to sew shoulder pads

Shoulder pads have been in and out of style throughout the years. Jill Case will show you several types, explains how they can complement your figure and then show you how to make shoulder pads.

Anyone who has constructed their version of the classic Chanel quilted jacket is aware that there is no provision in the design for shoulder padding. Unfortunately, many figure types are enhanced b…

Although shoulder pads are usually associated with bold 1980s fashions, they are regularly found in – and added to – many fashions of today. Suiting, blazers, and structured dresses and jackets can all get their shape from the addition of...

Butterick 3276; ca. 1945; Set of Shoulder Pads. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

i’m not much of a shoulder pad person, but i do know that a tailored coat needs some oomph to maintain the structured shoulder you’ve worked so hard to achieve. i never could remember t…

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