What you need for pad stitching
SewShare's list.
- Hair canvas or hymo interfacing.
- Fine silk or cotton thread and beeswax.
- Hand needles size 8 to 10.
- Tailor's chalk.
- Steam iron, tailor's ham and clapper.
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Pad Stitching Explained for Tailoring: The Complete Guide (13:59)
By International School of Tailoring · Open on YouTube
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