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by heathenchild
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:38 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: Need Tips on making hats TT^TT
Replies: 9
Views: 4590

cool

tye-dyed eh?cool: :D i don't sell mine either....sometimes its nicer to know that yours is an original! my mom also suggested looking at stuffed animal constuction books...i have a hard time with different types of ears(mostly with seam allowance and turning...i can never seem to get points to NOT l...
by heathenchild
Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:15 pm
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: Need Tips on making hats TT^TT
Replies: 9
Views: 4590

kids patterns

alot of the times i just look for a kids pattern with the basic animal shape and try and alter the pattern( i'm not really good with making my own) but it was really easy to just take a few measurements and add what i need to it..anyways...i LIKE your kitty ears :) and keep it up!
by heathenchild
Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: Mid West
Topic: do cosplayers exist in colorado?
Replies: 10
Views: 10350

do cosplayers exist in colorado?

my family and i recently moved to colorado and I've been trying to find anyone here that cosplays...i'm willing to travel-with alittle notice:)-hats and shoes are my specialty :oops: i've only cosplayed a few times but really like it. i'm also open to suggestions as to how to find a group to cosplay...
by heathenchild
Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: How to stop fabric from freying..help. I'm new.
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

okay...

yeah i hear ya about the itchies :( when constucting a regular garment i still stick to good ole poly-cotton or silk thread if the fabric doesn't fray. the only reason i recommend it is it has worked for me in the past i usually put bias tape over the seams with regular thread if the seam lies aroun...
by heathenchild
Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: How to stop fabric from freying..help. I'm new.
Replies: 11
Views: 7911

fraying

i would recommend using monofilament thread for most types of fabric (it looks like fishing line but a little thinner) also since its clear-no colors to match! plus its durable as all get out.if your stitch gage is small enough than it will stop fraying in its tracks the only exeptions would be for ...