Adding Removable Shoulder Pads to Existing Garments

We love how shoulder pads (moderate sized, not the "football player" look) make garments hang better, especially those of us who have wider hips than we want. To remedy rounded or sloping shoulder, use shoulder pads to square out the shoulders. You will be amazed at the difference in your appearance.

We recommend raglan style shoulder pads with Velcro already attached to them. (See our Favorite Shopping Links). You only need one pair (buy flesh tone) which can be used in all of your garments. Buy sew-in Velcro in 1/2" or 5/8" widths which is available in black and white. Choose the softer version.
Cut the Velcro strips into 3" lengths (unless your shoulder seam is narrower). Use the soft side of the Velcro and discard the stiffer side. The strips will be attached to the garment's shoulder seam.

Attach Velcro to garment shoulder seams- temporary application:

Use glue stick which washes out when laundering garment. Use the temporary method for garments that have not been laundered and sweaters. Apply glue to wrong side of Velcro and press in place over shoulder seam. Apply about 1 1/4" down from neckline seam. It should not extend pass shoulder seam of garment. Allow to dry completely before pressing shoulder pad into place.

For a more permanent application:

Apply fusible web strips (Steam-a-Seam) to the back of the Velcro strip and fuse in place with an iron (according to manufacturer's directions) on the shoulder seam. Allow to cool completely. Over time, you may need to re-fuse the strips if they come off. Stitching through "well" of shoulder seam-down middle of Velcro is another way to attach Velcro permanently.