Cartwright sequins... Glue or sew?

[SleepySiren]

So about a week ago late at night I got the fantastic idea to try to make myself a scaled mermaid top, did some quick research, and ordered 7 small bags of random sequin shells from Cartwright that I thought were pretty so that I could yknow touch em and look at em in person.
Well... those sequins came in today and I realized I really have no idea what the best way to adhere them is. I've heard hand sewing, machine sewing, and glue.. these sequins are just to mess with as a trial run so I'm down to try anything but I'd like some advice on where to start experimenting.

So long story short, glue or sew? Any input is greatly appreciated [emoji4]

-Jodi

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[Mermaid Clara]

sewing then securing the thread with e6000

[SleepySiren]

Ah, that makes sense :)
Hand sewing or machine?

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[Mermaid Clara]

Ah, that makes sense :)
Hand sewing or machine?

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Either works... if you have the 22mm use the machine with a leather needle and upholstery thread and use e6000 to reinforce the thread, either by dabbing the start and finish of the row with it or you can take a popsicle stick and smear the glue on the back side of the thread to lock the thread in place.
I find the smaller ones work best with hand sewing then putting a small drop onto the knot


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[the.tattooed.mermaid78]

I'm gonna use aquarium grade silicone to do mine with

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[SleepySiren]

Will silicone adhere fabric to plastic? I thought silicone was finicky about sticking to anything but silicone? (But tbh idk I've never used the stuff)
I'm gonna use aquarium grade silicone to do mine with

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[SleepySiren]

Either works... if you have the 22mm use the machine with a leather needle and upholstery thread and use e6000 to reinforce the thread, either by dabbing the start and finish of the row with it or you can take a popsicle stick and smear the glue on the back side of the thread to lock the thread in place.
I find the smaller ones work best with hand sewing then putting a small drop onto the knot


Sent from my iPhone using MerNetworkAight, Thanks for the info :)
One last question since you seem to be quite knowledgeable in these sequins.. if I were to make a neoprene tail and sew these guys on.. would I see them on before or after the two halves are sewn together? Cause like, I feel like the sequins would get in the way when sewing the halves together but I also feel like sewing them around basically a giant sock would be impossible... (I have very little sewing experience, sorry if it's a dumb question lol)

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[Mermaid Clara]

Aight, Thanks for the info :)
One last question since you seem to be quite knowledgeable in these sequins.. if I were to make a neoprene tail and sew these guys on.. would I see them on before or after the two halves are sewn together? Cause like, I feel like the sequins would get in the way when sewing the halves together but I also feel like sewing them around basically a giant sock would be impossible... (I have very little sewing experience, sorry if it's a dumb question lol)

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Sew them on before sewing the two sides together, But leave room for seam allowance.


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[the.tattooed.mermaid78]

I used E6000 glue to glue mi e to painted spacer fabric when I made my own tail for the Luna

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[SleepySiren]

How did they hold up?
I used E6000 glue to glue mi e to painted spacer fabric when I made my own tail for the Luna

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[SleepySiren]

Alright that makes more sense, just Makin sure lol
Sew them on before sewing the two sides together, But leave room for seam allowance.


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[the.tattooed.mermaid78]

I havent swam in it yet. Since making it I bought a mertailor FF3 and I always swim in that cos I love it so much lol
How did they hold up?

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