Episode 228: Garment Guts

What this episode covers

Garment guts are the hidden parts of the garment that give it shape, structure, and functionality. In this episode, we talk about boning, padding, underskirts, horsehair braid, waist stays, pad stitching, and more! We also answer listener questions about fabric labeling, wringing out fabric, and when to buy a serger. The transcript for this episode is on this page at the end of the show notes. Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 78: Interfacing 101 Episode 110: Seam Finishes From the Listener Questions Section: “Guide to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations” at the Government of Canada website “Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts” at the USA’s FTC website Helen and Caroline’s Makes with Special Garment Guts: Helen’s Clare Coat (She used horsehair braid in the collar) <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5418" src="https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/helen-clare-coat.jpg?resize=533%2C800&ssl=1" alt="" width="533" height="800" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/helen-clare-coat.jpg?w=800&ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/helen-clare-coat.jpg?resize=200%2C300&ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/lovetosewpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/helen-clare-coat.

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