how to sew tail to fluke?

[thatotakugalaxy]

alright, so i bought my new tail and i love it! i have one problem though, since i bought it, the thread is beginning to come apart from the tails fluke, how do i go about sewing it back together? should i use hand stitching or machine? do i need underwater thread or is normal fine?

[Aurelian]

What is your tail made out of? That is, what kind of fabric is it?

[thatotakugalaxy]

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[Aurelian]

Okay, I think I know what your fabric is like. When working with a stretchy fabric, I recommend using a sewing machine if you can. That will create stronger stitches and will take less time.
When you're about to sew, make sure your fabric is lined up correctly. Pin it if you need to. It's a real pain to redo a sewing project because the fabric wasn't lined up! This will also help prevent wrinkles and uneven points in the fabric. Keep the fabric aligned as you sew.
Make sure the setting for the stitch on your sewing machine is set to one that works well for stretchy fabrics. One of the most common stitches for stretchy fabric is a zigzag stitch, but there may be other good choices on the machine.
When you're on a sewing machine, it's best to let the feed dog (the thing that helps move the fabric) feed it under the needle. Don't pull the fabric through, as this will create waves and wrinkles in your sewing.
If you have a similar fabric (or better yet, the same type) on hand, I highly recommend you use it to test your stitches before you begin working on the tail itself. This could save you from a major screw-up while working on your tail, and it will give you some practice working with the fabric before you get started.
I don't know much about underwater vs normal thread. I recommend you find a reliable source that will tell you.
Every fabric is different, and you will need to do some sort of tests to make sure you know what you're doing no matter what method you use, but I hope this helps.

[thatotakugalaxy]

Alrighty! Thank you


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