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How to Make a Bridal Dress Bodice

danywell — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 07:51:23 +0000

Although dressmaking for loose, casual party dresses uk from willdresses.com can often be fairly simple, formal wedding dresses typically require much more precision and attention to detail. Bridal bodices themselves are closely fitted to the body and made from nonstretch materials that will call attention to any wrinkles and puckers that a cotton weave garment might hide. To make a form-fitting bridal dress bodice in any style without using a pre-made pattern, you must drape your own pattern over a dressform.

How to Find a Vintage Wedding Gown

danywell — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 07:49:30 +0000

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If you're in the market for a one-of-a-kind wedding gown, you might want to consider going the vintage route. Vintage wedding gowns are rich in history and character. But don't expect to find these gowns at your local bridal salon. Locating vintage dresses takes some digging. Read on to learn more about finding the vintage wedding gown of your dreams.
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How to Make a Jacket Smaller

danywell — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 07:40:03 +0000

Whether it's a vintage find from a thrift store that wasn't your size or you have recently lost weight, you may find yourself needing to take in a favorite motorcycle clothing belstaff to make it fit. A tailor can complete this alteration for a price, but the actual procedure is easy enough for a beginning sewer. Practice on inexpensive oversized jackets or thrift store finds before altering higher-quality jackets, so you can learn in case something goes wrong.
Altering the Body

Principles of Using Jacket for Self-Defense

danywell — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 07:34:37 +0000

Learn the basic principles of using a jacket to defend against an attack or mugging in this in this free self defense video from our martial arts expert.

How to Fix Snags in Jackets

danywell — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 10:02:06 +0000

How to Make a Large Leather Jacket Smaller

danywell — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:06:10 +0000

A leather belstaff motorcycle jacket is one of your best protections against the elements, as it creates a strong shield from chilling winds. However, if your leather jacket is too big, it can't insulate your body properly as well as creates a baggy silhouette on your body. While some say it's impossible to shrink leather evenly without ruining it, this is simply not the case. You can shrink leather one size smaller if you approach the project carefully and strategically.
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How to Sew a Zipper in a Leather Jacket

danywell — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 09:04:02 +0000

Purchasing a leather jacket means you are planning to wear it for a long time. The expense and durability of leather means your belstaff motorcycle jackets will last for years. Therefore, it is silly to let a broken zipper ruin your favorite jacket. Replacing a zipper on a leather jacket is actually quite simple.
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How to Remove an Iron-On Patch From a Suit Jacket

danywell — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:12:36 +0000

Many people use iron-on or “heat seal” patches—patches with heat-activated adhesive on the patch backing—to quickly repair or decorate suit moncler jackets cheap. Some also sew the patch in addition to setting the adhesive with heat to guarantee against future adhesive breakdown and patch peeling or to spot-repair an area of the patch where the adhesive didn’t set or as decoration. Removing these patches is a relatively easy process.
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The Type of Metal to Use in Costume Jewelry

danywell — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:09:49 +0000

Unlike fine jewelry, costume cheap Tiffany & Co Jewellery is made from nonprecious metals called base metals. Most of these are both beautiful and relatively benign. However, nickel can cause an allergic reaction, while the lead found in some alloys has been linked to far more serious conditions and is highly regulated.
Base Metal

How to Waterproof a Leather Jacket

danywell — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:34:12 +0000

Of all the materials used for clothing the human body, leather has not only the longest history but probably is one of the best-loved materials. From the era cave dwellers to the era of jet engines and chrome motorcycles, leather garments have been valued for their comfort and durability as well as their beauty and status. Thus they are expensive, long-lasting, and demand an extra degree of care.
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