link

this is another article on the lapped seam
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/some-more-notes-on-the-lapped-seam-220153.html

another link to lapped seam article

here is another link to the article i wrote:
http://pr-gb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22365&Itemid=9

shoulder pad

here is another link to a shoulder pad; measurements are given and the thickness of the pad is given:
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/product/iMainCat/4223/iSubCat/4231/iProductID/10197/10197.html
This pad is a (I cite from the page above)
Sew Perfect 3/4 Inch Lace Covered Drop Style Shoul
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=7660&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=4223&iSubCat=4231&iProductID=7660&itemType=PRODUCT
the page above links to another drop shoulder pad;
i wonder what shape this pad produces..does a drop pad mean that the pad 'drops' or 'falls' over the shoulder line..
What is the aim of a shoulder pad...i know that when drafting for a shoulder pad..the shoulder line is raised as well as the crown of the sleeve..but the crown seems to be raised because the armhole is now bigger...thus this pad is just made for the shoulder line...but what is a dropped shoulder pad....
note that this pad below
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=7660&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=4223&iSubCat=4231&iProductID=7660&itemType=PRODUCT
..it is made of a no-foam material specially from Sew Perfect and it is also fully covered in taffeta

link to lapped seam article

here is the link to my article on the lapped seam
http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/notes-on-the-trim-and-stitch-method-one-variation-of-the-lapped-seam-219555.html

shoulder pads

i am interested in the shape of shoulder pads...and the shape that they produce...they are of course important for tailored garments...i hope to write an article on shoulder pads...and i have an idea of a possible design for a shoulder pad...
the material for the shoulder pad is important...here is a white polyester shoulder pad..
it looks soft and i can imagine that this specific shoulder pad would produce a certain effect which could be nice...

here is the link
http://www.modestapparelusa.com/shoulder_pads.html

Of course too the choice of fabric to cover the pad is important..
fusible fleece seems to be a choice of fabric to make the pad ..but then you have to choose the cover fabric...the question of the shape of the pad itself is important...

this site has directions on making a pad:
http://www.fittingtips.com/classes/Class-ShoulderPad.htm
it is interesting that the pad is a semi-circular shape..there is the use of fusible fleece and then the cover fabric...

Again the shape of the pad is important..The question is whether a semi-circular shape is always a desirable shape...and whether this semi-circular shape produces the effect you want

re: clothes for childrens

here is a link to a site with information on childrens measurements from newborn to 12 years
http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/children.shtml

shoulder pads

I'd like to write an article on shoulder pads and do some good research into this area. i note that when the term 'covered' is used re: shoulder pads, it may mean that the pad is covered in another fabric e.g. white tricot. The choice of covering for the pad is important if you want it covered..but why should the shoulder pad be covered or uncovered...

Here is another site which sells shoulder pads...of course these are all so-called fashion shoulder pads and not football pads for example...it is interesting that ornament/decoration/look and fit is all important...as well as purpose...I wrote in the previous blog...There is the important question..What does the Wearer want/ How does the Wearer want to look? What kind of Shoulder Pad does she want? Does she want it adjustable i.e. moveable. Where should the shape in the pad be. Should the shape be at the shoulder tip or should there be unform shape in the shoulder area?

Here is another site for shoulder pads: http://www.thesewingplace.com/browseproducts/Shoulder-Pads--Medium-Raglan-34---S-102.html
This link goes directly to (I quote directly)
Shoulder Pads, Medium Raglan 3/4", S-102
3/4" medium raglan, molded fiberfill, smooth, round shoulder. Approximately 9 1/2" x 6". Available uncovered or covered in white tricot. Priced by the pair.Price: $4.00

And then here :
http://www.sewingplace.com/browseproducts/Shoulder-Pads--Small-Inset--S-130.html

I quote directly:
Shoulder Pads, Small Inset S-130
Small inset shoulder pad 1/2"-5/8". Approximately 3 1/2" x 6 1/2". Priced by the pair.Price: $1.50