In this article from Threads#163, Kenneth D. King helps you transform your favorite jacket design into one with a stylish peplum. Known for its shape-enhancing properties, a peplum extends from the waist of a dress bodice, blouse, or jacket in an overskirt. It can be cut in one piece with the bodice or cut separately and joined to the bodice by a seam, or even attached to a belt as a removable feature. A peplum can be flared in countless ways, depending on the style you want. Popular in the 1860s, 1930s, and today, it is appreciated for creating an hourglass silhouette and can be adjusted to make the most of your figure.
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Vogue 1642
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
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