High-style low-tech: look tailored and stay cozy without all that lining and interfacing
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Outwear clothing can be made comfortable even without the lining and interfacing. A pair of work pants, for instance, with an extended waistline to keep lower back warm is best when doing an outdoor construction project, especially during winter. Techniques on making outwear clothing are presented.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
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Fabulous cheater's felt: make and embellish felt in one easy, no-mess process
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A simple process of making a conventional felt is by basting wool batt between two halves of a sheet and placing it inside the washer for some minutes. The felt can be used as a garment by using an easy unstructured-garment pattern. Procedures are presented.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
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