Learn to Sew - How To Make Shoulder Pads

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In this tutorial video, Jo is going to show you how to make shoulder pads. Many patterns for coats and jackets require shoulder pads, you can purchase them but the benefit of using items in your stash is an easy eco approach. Using Butterick 6328 jacket pattern as an example, Jo shows you how you can create shoulder pads from your main fabric with a few extras from your kit for a seamless finish.
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[@barbaraharkness2432]

very helpful thank you

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You're welcome!

[@juliecook1055]

Wow that is perfect. exactly what I was looking for, for an unlined pointe coat I bought. I was also amazed at how good the coat looks with a shoulder pad added. Thank you

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Glad it was helpful!

[@lovetosew1373]

Super helpful, thank you 😊

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❤

[@dala967]

I think I will use quilted cotton.

[@kckazcoll1]

thank you for this. Just some feedback, it would be good if you looked directly at the viewfinder so that you are looking straight at the viewer, as it looks like your looking off to the side in this video

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Thanks for your feedback