Cutting out shoulder pads?

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pommedeterre · 22/03/2011 16:34

www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Dresses/71AT5/Ou+Est+Le+Fleur+Dress.htm

I have this and am thinking of cutting out shoulder pads as have broad shoulders anyway.

Wise or will I ruin my lovely dress?

Anyone cut shoulder pads out before?

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pommedeterre · 22/03/2011 16:35

Dress

Hope this works better!

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MillsAndDoom · 22/03/2011 18:09

I've done it loads of times - although I'm quite broad shouldered so it doesn't massively change the shape of the dress just makes me look less American footballer

stylenotfashion · 22/03/2011 19:06

I too have done it :)

Go forth & un-Krystal Carrington yourself :)

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pommedeterre · 22/03/2011 19:10

Ok I'm going to. I am really rubbish at sewing so if it doesn't look right won't be able to get them back in but you two and a glass of red are giving me courage!

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stylenotfashion · 22/03/2011 19:13

Fabric glue is your friend!

maryjane71 · 22/03/2011 20:13

I've done it many times but only if the shoulder pads have been tacked on. Good luck, but don't ruin the dress, it's lovely

maryjane71 · 22/03/2011 20:14

What's fabric glue style Is it like wunderweb?

stylenotfashion · 23/03/2011 08:11

It's glue that glues fabric and keeps it stuck in the washing machine etc so it doesn't fall apart when washed (like normal glue?) It makes it non-stiff too.

For shit sewers lazy buggers like me, it's great :) I tend to hack rather than sew.

Obv gotta test it on an unseen area.

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