4th of July Tail

Last update tonight before I pass out. Too tired to keep going. Been at it since 5:30am.

*thud*
:bed now:

Almost finished. The red lines that you see on the white fins are where rhinestones are going to go.
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...0&d=1404351688

And here's pics of the details while I had the tail and monofin on.

Front...
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...1&d=1404351718http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...2&d=1404351726

Backside...
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...3&d=1404351736

Ok my eyes are burning, my fingers are sore and I'm feeling a bit dizzy so this mer is going to go crawl into her seaweed bed for the night.

Thank you again everyone for all your encouraging words! You were my energy boosts today! <3
:group hug:

:jawdrop: Holy CARP that looks incredible! (And I have GOT to know where you got that scale fabric, it's gorgeous!)

I'm using the same fabric ATM. It's from joann. They also have hot pink, gold and purple.

Woke up a bit later then I would have like but I was super tired when I passed out so I'm not surprised that I did. Anyways here's the progress.

I fixed the STRAP ON *ahem* (@ PearlieMae :neener:) the mono, inserted it into the tail and sewn that sucker in there then started on the red rhinestone striping.
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...7&d=1404400565

I still kind of feel like something is missing. :thinks:

Maybe if you have enough sequins outlining the red on the fluke would make it more complete?

I was thinking that too but I don't think I have enough red sequins to do that and what I have planned for the top and with time running out on me pretty quickly, I won't have time to hunt for more.


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If that's the case then I wouldn't worry too much about it. Your tail is gorgeous already.

Its looking Amazing!!:jawdrop:
I looked on Joann's website but i couldn't find the fabric.

I got mine in the Performance / Swim Wear section, if that helps. ;)


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I didn't see it online either. There is a 50% coupon floating around so if snag that if you're going to buy. This fabric is $16.99/yard.

Thanks you :mermaid kiss:
i hope the tails coming good.

I would put some scattered red sparkles in the empty spaces in the fluke maybe orr..... Hm idk


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I was thinking clusters (more of a dusting) of pearls (half pearls) near the fluke between the veins...know what I mean?

Someone else has a velvet tail and she said sealskin, too (look around Plus Sized Mers discussions)...

SO it's finished though...I don't know.

Ugh, I hate when I do this to myself. I start overly analyzing projects when they are finished or near finished and then I start thinking that it's not good enough and I totally could have done a better job. I do this with eeeeeeverything from artwork to costumes. My hubby has saved MANY projects from getting throw away, taken apart or put in a shredder from me! :$

I don't know maybe it's the drive in me to always improve my skills but I guess for now this tail is finished for the event. Now to go work on the top for a bit before getting ready for work.

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...9&d=1404408240http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...0&d=1404408253http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...1&d=1404408261

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Originally Posted by Raayvhen

Maybe if you have enough sequins outlining the red on the fluke would make it more complete?

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Hrmmmmm...kind of like that idea..... I do have some tiny 2mm clear rhinestones around here. I 'm going to go place some on the fluke and see how it looks! Thanks for the idea!

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Originally Posted by PearlieMae

I was thinking clusters (more of a dusting) of pearls (half pearls) near the fluke between the veins...know what I mean?

Someone else has a velvet tail and she said sealskin, too (look around Plus Sized Mers discussions)...

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I like this idea too but unfortunately I don't have white pearls. ;(

Oh good to know! Will check that out when I get the chance. Thanks! :hug:

Raayvhen, if you were here in person right now, I would kiss you!

This does look better and I think I have just enough of the 2mm rhinestones to do it as long as I make sure they are on sparingly. Now I'm going to boot up my Kandy Kane and get to attaching them!

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...2&d=1404409687

I like it :)


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Perfect! That's what I meant to do when I suggested pearls.

Ha! It was just pointed out to me that this tail could double up as a Captain America costume too! I will have to make note of that!


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Heehee... Captain A-MER-ica...

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http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp...9yx3o1_500.gif

FINISHED!!! I like this MUCH better.
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...7&d=1404413587

Thank you for sharing this crazy journey with me! You all were epicly awesome and so supportive. I will definitely get pics at the event on Sunday to show everyone as soon as possible.

I still need to work on the top but my tail skirt really needs some small repairs, so I think that's more important at the moment.

You mers rock!
:yay:

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Originally Posted by Tieri

Heehee... Captain A-MER-ica...

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http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lp...9yx3o1_500.gif

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:lol ^: I love so much that's going on in this post!

That turned out so nicely! Awesome job :)

Very cool!

I think the extra sparkles added just the right amount of extra bling :) It looks beautiful! Great job!

Thank you! :D


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It looks like a firework! Or one of captain Americas back up dancers :)


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Hubby and I just spent the last 30 minutes going threw accessories and this is what we came up with.
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...7&d=1404440830http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...8&d=1404440837

He thinks I should add 2mm clear rhinestones to the blue flower hair piece but I'm not sure I want to do that. If I had the aqua color in 2mm size sure maybe but I don't think I really dig the clear ones.

Let's see the retro white purse was a recent find at the Garment District. Then there's a blue flower fabric hair clip, blue stones bracelet, 2 pearl bracelets, a pair of rhinestone starfish earrings, one of my grandmother's old necklaces and a shell hair clip that one of my pirate friends made for me.

How cool!


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Thanks! We're just trying to figure out what to do with my hair. It's going to be hot and humid, the event is at a lighthouse by the ocean and my hair is dyed red. Granted I use a stain now, it still does a slight run when wet. Also I have natural curly hair that I straighten and anyone that has natural curly hair knows just what I'm dreading. SO yeah, not sure what to do under those conditions at the moment and I'm definitely not wearing my yarn falls. Way too hot for that! :sweat drop:

Why, a French Twist, of course!

Braided crown?

Update - I'm on the home stretch and finishing up the matching top! I'm hoping to be completely finished with it tonight when I get home from work. Yay! XD


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Looks fantastic! I hope you have a really really great fourth at your event!

*HAPPY FOURTH EVERYBODY* :yay:

Thought I would pop in before running off to work to post progress pics of the top. Since I don't think that anyone is really going to show up at work due to it being the 4th, I'm going to bring the top to work with me to work on. Shhhh.... ;p
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...4&d=1404499682http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...5&d=1404499688

For the hair, we've decided that I'll do a 'Rosie' kind of look. Barrel curl bangs, high pony tail curled. We figure with a white hair band, the blue flower and my red hair it will look nice. ;)

Also I'm trying to decide what color my nails should be. Aqua blue, red or white?

Ok gotta run off to work now.
Hope everyone has a safe and blissful 4th of July!
:group hug:

Everything is so perfect!

I can't wait to see pics of everything together!

Me too, I applaud you for putting all this together so quickly. I think your hard work is all going to pay off and you're going to look fantastic!

Thanks!

There is currently a cruel joke going around right now that people shouldn't be surprised if the event gets canceled due to the impending weather. I've been watching the weather for the weekend and it's been saying that Sunday is suppose to be sunny with some clouds and in the 80's, so fins crossed!

IF it does get canceled *grinds teeth at the thought of it* I do plan on doing a quick photo shoot with everything just in case. I refuse to go threw all of this for nothing.

Back to sewing at work! This place is dead! Ugh. :rolleyes: