Frozen: Elsa inspired fabric tail.

[Rogue Siren]

So I am still working on my silicone tail....but I started on an Elsa inspired hairclip....and now I need a tail to match!

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Here's a WIP shot of the hairclip. I've since added more plants and sparklies. x3

I sketched out a design already, so now I need help! What kind of farbics are best? I want blue and shiny. xD And some sheer fabric for the fins I had in mind. Does anyone know how to sew ruffles? Haha....

I'll post more pics later with my design idea.... feel free to help out with fabric.... xD
I need to go bookmark that other thread with info on fabric tails! :)

Also, light blue isn't really my color.....so this tail might eventually go for sale with the matching top I plan to make and the hairclip.

[Vela]

oh my goodness I am excited to see how this comes out! good luck!! :)

[Kamanaka]

Ooh loving the hair piece,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAT7-Frozen-Inspired-Elsa-9mm-Sequins-Fabric-150CM-Wide-little-stretch-11-color-/360917204891?pt=US_Fabric&var=&hash=item5408577f9b

that would be fab if you love sequins!!

You can get ruffled fabric,
You can get http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mid-Blue-Knitted-Stretch-Layered-Ruffles-RaRa-Clearance-Dress-Fabric-per-met-/350820111514?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric&hash=item51ae82149a
that might make a good tail, basically I think anything spandex/Lycra or stretchy seems to work for me :-)

[Kamanaka]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIAMOND-RUFFLE-SATIN-SEQUIN-FABRIC-Cream-SOLD-BTY-58-60-/221054965229?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item3377e715ed
Check out the blue option!!! Pricey though x

[sashiyoop]

Oh wow, I can't even imagine how this tail'll turn out, but it's probably gonna be really glubbin cool!

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[Mermaid Danielle]

This sounds like it's going to be pretty cool! I can't wait to see how it looks when it is done!

[Ashe]

I've loved Frozen for years!! (I knew about it for a while :P) I am soooo excited to see how this tail will turn out! I was waiting for someone to come out and make one :3

[Fun123joker]

O.O

its a matter of time before we all start making mer versions of frozen songs

[Ashe]

The water splashes over my tail tonight, no legs, to be seen...

(sing like the beginning of Let it Go)

[wooedwithpearls]

I love Elsa! a tail inspired by her is sure to be amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lk36V9uVdA
Here's a youtube video of a few ways to sew ruffles.

as for fabric

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAZ-SEQUIN-NYLON-SPANDEX-FABRIC-Turquoise-52-54-WIDTH-SOLD-BTY-/321180491122

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sparkle-Stars-and-Star-Bursts-Organza-White-with-Silver-Stars-/271439944049

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-75-SHIPPING-beautiful-Frozen-Elsa-SILVER-GLITTER-Snowflake-Organza-CAPE-Fabric-/121336590849

those would be really pretty. cant wait to see what you come up with.

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

On the subject of sewing ruffles, gathering fabric into ruffles is really super easy if you have a sewing machine. Just do a straight stitch, then tug the threads to bunch up the fabric. Here's a great tutorial on the subject : http://prudentbaby.com/2012/05/baby-kid/clothing/gathering-how-to-gather-fabric/

[Kumori Kitsune]

looks so good like the colors

[shimmygoddess]

sounds cool. I have contemplated this as well, as I have a huge stash of turquoise shiny spandex...too many projects, too little time. Can't wait to see your finished projects!! Good luck

[MermaidBrandie]

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3003-HUGE-THANK-YOU!-I-was-able-to-make-quot-Beta-Fish-quot-with-your-help-) <---- You should make it all flowy like they did, but in blues and whites with lots of sparkles.

[Little_Orca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7LlpOuF9w

Let it flow... Let it flow....

(I actually didn't like Frozen, but here is some mermaid-Frozen humor for you....)

[Vela]

Oh my goodness Little Orca that video was great! I personally love frozen but the video was so funny and great!

[Rogue Siren]

Hahaha. You guys are awesome! Thank you! xD

I have so many projects and so little money....not sure when I'll actually get to making it, so if someone else wants to...go for it! Lol

So here's the sketch I did. Quickly colored and picture taken with my crap phone. :P
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And here's the finished clip. :D
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Yeah...I had a white wig so I threw it on. xDDD (Right after getting back from the lake actually. Lol)

[Vela]

Wow I can't wait to see this tail in real form! I love the drawing! Great wig too!

[Mermaid Kelda]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7LlpOuF9w

Let it flow... Let it flow....

(I actually didn't like Frozen, but here is some mermaid-Frozen humor for you....)
Someone needs to do an earth Elsa version... "let it grow, let it grow!" (And I'm with you, I don't think Frozen was all that much chop, but Disney movies are always fun to parody!)

[angelstarfish]

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[lollikit]

Wow! I love it

[Mermaid Jaffa]

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Hmmm... That would work so well with an uncut paddle monofin.

[sashiyoop]

Oh wow, that's really cool!

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[Rogue Siren]

Okay.....it's been awhile..... XD

All mer projects got put on hold for my Mystique costume for Dragon Con, but now that it is nearly finished, I need a last minute tail for D*Con's mer meet!

At largest point my waist is 38 inches. From waist to ankles is 42 inches. About how much fabric is usually needed? Extra will be needed for the fluke of course, especially since I want to make it a couple of layers.

Thanks in advance!