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SHOULDER PADSSome garments need shoulder pads for proper support & shape. Shoulderpads can help slenderize a silhouette or camouflage sloping shoulders. Shoulder pads help retain a garment’s shape when hung on a hanger.

ChooSInG the rIGht pad

Start with a pad that fits best inside thegarment, both in its size & shape. Considera pad that provides the desired shaping atthe shoulder. For example, do you want a

natural, rounded look or somethingbolder?

1⁄4" Covered Set-In• Soft, delicate shaping for blouses,dresses, teen & children’s wear

• Beige

3⁄8" Covered Set-In• Soft, natural shaping forblouses, tops & dresses

• Beige

3⁄8" Covered Set-In wIth hook-&-Loop FaStener tape• Soft, lightweight shaping for blouses, dresses & sweaters• removable• white

SET-IN SHOULDER PADS

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1⁄2" Covered Set-In trI-poInt• Soft, lightweight shaping forblouses, dresses, jackets & suits

• White

1⁄2" Covered Set-In• Soft, molded shaping forblouses, dresses & knitwear

• Black or white

y1⁄2" Covered Set-In wIth hook-&-Loop FaStener tape• Soft, molded shaping for blouses,dresses & knitwear

• Removable• Black or white

1" Covered Set-In• Firm, molded shaping forsuits, jackets & coats

• Black or white

RAGLAN SHOULDER PADS

3⁄8" Covered teardrop raGLan• Molded, round shaping for blouses,dresses & knitwear

• White

1⁄2" Covered raGLan • Soft, molded shaping forblouses, dresses & jackets

• White

1⁄2" Covered raGLan• Soft, molded round shaping forblouses, dresses & teen wear

• White

1⁄2" Covered raGLan wIth hook-&-Loop FaStener tape• Firm, molded round shaping for

dresses, knitwear, jackets & coats• removable pads attach to bra straps• no sewing required• Beige

5⁄8" Covered Set-In• Soft, molded shaping for dresses,knitwear, jackets & suits

• White

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Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project.©2012 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Courtesy of Prym Consumer USA

ALL-PURPOSE SHOULDER PADS

1⁄4" Covered aLL-purpoSe• Soft, natural shaping forblouses, tops & dresses

• Black or white

FOAM SHOULDER PADS• Designed for all types of garments• Soft, molded pads set on the shoulder &stay in place without slipping

• Quick & easy to remove

1⁄2" Foam doLman pad • Natural, molded shaping • Hidden strap holder secures pad tobra strap

ATTACHING SHOULDER PADS TO YOUR GARMENT

Set-In, aLL-purpoSe and raGLan ShouLder padS are pinned or sewn into the garment. Pads with hook-&-loop fastener tape are an exception. Sew in the hook-&-loop fastener tape, then attach the pads to the tape. The pads will beremovable.

Foam ShouLder padS sit on the shoulders without pinning or stitching, unless desired.

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