Moana ' s new tail!

[Moana.the.mermaid]

So I got a great deal on spandex fabric at Joann's, so, of course, I bought some spandex to make my new tail! I should've taken a few before/after pix, but I'll post pix as I go!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/097da8d9a2060f110360a9c1c165ceb8.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/9ae8cb8d2455ab5f018050cd1a25bc9e.jpg

I'm painting with fabric paint pens, adding a dorsal and added some stingers to the flukes.

I got my degree in fashion design a few years back but this is my first return to my machine in as long! So hopefully no mistakes.

much love, one love - Moana

[Sassenach]

Looks great so far! Can't wait to see it completed!

[Moana.the.mermaid]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/afd7a4515f444a2d03867abd850b37c1.jpg

Fluke is painted! Now to dry. Onto drawing the scales on my tail. Lol

much love, one love - Moana

[Mermaid Ruthie]

Congrats on making a new tail, I love your paint design on your fluke.

[OceanWhisper]

I want to see this finished :D keep up the awesome work :) :)

[Moana.the.mermaid]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/cccaaf4c7ba6129a4612e538242a1500.jpg

Scales painted on with dorsal fin attached.

much love, one love - Moana

[Moana.the.mermaid]

So the ankle seam came out wonky. I made an amateur mistake and didn't account for the narrowness around my ankles when attaching the tail.

The fabric is slightly thin, but it's exactly what I wanted. Dries quicker.

I am very pleased with the end result. I'm letting the paint dry for 24 hours and then off to try it out in the ocean!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/bd09f7e692a7b309ec6b2d00dd2dc65b.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/af5cdeb688ec5cf92b5789d15b7da161.jpg

much love, one love - Moana

[Azurin Luna]

Very nice! :D