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Gussets!
19 Oct 2015

Gussets!

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques | 8

What is a gusset? A gusset is a diamond shaped or triangular piece of fabric that you sew into a close fitting garment in order to ease the movement of the arm or other body part. All these VPO patterns … Continued

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Embroidered blouse – making it up
5 Oct 2015

Embroidered blouse – making it up

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion, Tips and Techniques | 34

You may remember my McCall 1385 blouse pattern, from 1947. I shared the embroidery techniques I have been using. Once complete, and pressed,  I attached the yokes, joined the blouse at the shoulders, then basted in the lovely, puff sleeves, replete with … Continued

cotton, embroidery, gusset, McCalls 1385, summer, Vogue 1247, white

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