Make waves with instant leather garments

Article Abstract:

Leather and sued garments may be made quickly and easily by using single-layer construction. It does not ravel, so lapped seams and decorative edges are perfect finishes. The techniques described eliminate many tasks such as pounding and cementing seam allowances. The process involves only choosing a simple pattern, cutting out the leather, lapping the seams and sewing them together.

United States, Usage, Dressmaking, Leather clothing

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Flat, flattering elastic waistbands

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Wearing skirts and pants with an elastic waistband is not only comfortable but gives a kind of versatility to it. An attempt is made to create a garment with a stretchy waist that does not look bulky but appears to be beautiful.

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Skirt godets make sleek hemlines swing

Article Abstract:

The ways to prepare a pattern for inserting a godet in a seam of skirts are discussed. A small godet inserted in each seam of long, eight-gore suede skirt allows for comfort while walking, but is otherwise virtually invisible.

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