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Morticia Mermaid
01-21-2014, 03:42 AM
I have been working on a new top with the aide of Mermaid Miyu. I have a hard time getting tops to fit, because I'm a bustier mer, and I can never find shells that are big enough. I've tried making a top with all the seaweed hidding the sides but, it just looks awkward cause I'm already busty.

Well, Miyu came up with a strap design that I just HAD to try because it's not a halter (again, the woes of being busty. Halter straps pull too hard on my already messed up neck). Plus, with the strap design it is adjustable. So as I am losing weight, it will still continue to fit. And with the amount of work put into this top so far, I'd be upset if it didn't fit properly anymore.

Anyways, it is a scale sequin top. I'll post pictures when I can get them uploaded. I'm going to borrow a picture of Miyu's straps, I've got a twist on mine that is sort of a surprise.

And, depending on how it goes over, I've discussed with Miyu if she would mind me offering them for sale. She said it was fine if I did (I plan to give her a portion of the profits sort of as a "buying commercial rights" type thing :P Because she came up with the strap idea and its only fair/right that she be compensated for "commercial" sale of the design ^_^)

Morticia Mermaid
01-21-2014, 03:50 AM
Photo upload.

And before anyone asks, yes, that is fin fringe on the lower edge

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Morticia Mermaid
01-21-2014, 03:53 AM
The pictures REALLY don't do the coloring justice. I'll get better pictures of the coloring when its entirely finished

OceanRose
01-21-2014, 06:15 AM
I really like the sequins and the colours, Morticia! So far, I think this is my favourite sequin top I've seen.

MermanZen
01-21-2014, 07:57 AM
love the way it shimmers in the light :)

MerEmma
01-21-2014, 09:07 AM
I love the colors so far! I'm not even busty but I can't stand halters either...they pull my neck forward and make my posture much worse than it already is. :\

Morticia Mermaid
01-21-2014, 10:42 AM
Thank you everyone. The colors are SO much more vibrant than the picture shows.

I tried it on the other day, the straps are so comfortable.

Morticia Mermaid
01-21-2014, 01:10 PM
Got some close up pictures of the scaling. Color shows much better in these

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/ajesara4.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/u4y5y5u8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/emedaru7.jpg

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Miyu
01-21-2014, 03:55 PM
Oh wow, I really like how the nude sequins turned out! :swoon:

And I'm so glad it was comfortable for you :)

Mermaid Dottie
01-21-2014, 04:08 PM
That's the Jelly's Spaghetti! (Bee's knees? Kind of? Tentacles are spaghetti-like? We'll work on that...)
Anyway, I like it! great color selection!

Morticia Mermaid
01-22-2014, 08:35 AM
Just finished the nude sequins, and sewing the "fan coral" onto the strap. Please excuse the derpy back picture. Wanted to show how well it fits on someone who's a bit bigger

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/9y6ynydy.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/avupa4yj.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/ebu4y5ab.jpg

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Miyu
01-22-2014, 08:27 PM
Yay! It looks so good!

Mermaid Jaffa
01-28-2014, 07:38 AM
Love the seashell sequins!
If you're still having problems with bras, you could take a short cut and try one of those belly dancing bras.

Morticia Mermaid
01-28-2014, 07:57 AM
I've got one that I turned into a shell bra. Only problem is it's too small. I'm a DD and they only go up to d

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Mermaid Jaffa
01-28-2014, 04:23 PM
Sports bra or bikini top? I know we have DD sizes here in Australia. You could try one of our online places.

Aziara
01-28-2014, 04:36 PM
Yeah, it's hard to find DD.... You could do what I did. http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6783-Make-a-sister-size-bra-fit!-(Pic-heavy)

Miyu
01-29-2014, 09:17 AM
LOL, it *is* designed after a belly dance bra! :lol: