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Summary: How to sew your project with shoulder pads; learn this and more in this free online instructional video about sewing.
Jennifer Jones has over 20 years of experience in sewing and alterations. Her family owns A Perfect Fit Alterations located in Burleson, Texas. They can be reached at 817-447-3522. A...read more
"Hi! I’m Jennifer on behalf of expertvillage.com. A Perfect Fit Alterations, 102 S. Main Street, Burleson, Texas, 817-447-3522. Here I have some covered set in shoulder pads. These are used in jackets, suits and coats, they use the shoulder pads in jackets, suits and coats to give shape to the garment. You can take these and cover them with a coordinating fabric, you can take them and set them inside the lining so you can’t see the shoulder pads at all. There are different ways to attach shoulder pads, there is the tacking method and the sewing method. On the back of the cardboard that you get the shoulder pads from, it will tell you how to do both methods. Shoulder pads are used in a garment to give the sliming effect, larger on the top to make your waist look smaller. "
eHow Article: How to Sew With Shoulder Pads