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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Textiles.

For this BB, you will add a gusset to a garment (eg. underarms or crotch) to make the garment fit better!

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- add a gusset to pants or shirt

To document your completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (less than two minutes):
- your item of clothing before adding the gusset
- show the tools and materials you will use for the repair
- gusset making in progress
- your item of clothing with the finished gusset on a body

Related Articles:
- How To Put Gussets in Pants or Shirts
- How to Gusset Pants

Related Videos:
Making a Shirt Bigger with a Gusset

How to Insert a Gusset in Pants

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Nicole Alderman

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posted 3 years ago

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I've been needing to do this for at least 14 years. Back in 9th grade, we all made medieval garb. I kept my gown, and I never really got any taller...but my bust did grow and the gown no longer fit!

Fast-forward 21 years, and the back of the dress looks like this, while my front is squished. No fun!

Soooo, I went to the sides and seem-ripped down

To figure out the gusset size, I put the dress on and pinned the extra cloth (thanks, Mom, for saving the extra cloth!) on the gap. Then I cut the seam allowance, and used that as a pattern to cut the cloth for the other side.

I should have sewed it a bit tighter, as it's a bit baggy. But, I can finally wear my dress, and the sides are pretty unnoticiable most of the time