Putting in an Underarm Gusset

Underarm gussets are a design feature that occurs in the 17th, 18th and on into the 19th century in shirts and shifts. It allows for ease in the arm but can be a bit fiddly to sew in. In this video we teach you how to put in a underarm gusset and finish it off neatly!

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Stitches used in this video:
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Running Stitch:    • Learn to Hand Sew: The Running Stitch  
Felling Stitch:    • Learn to Hand Sew: Felling Stitch  

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