Sequin tail makers?

[TybeeMermaid]

Did you use a tutorial or make the pattern yourself?

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I made the pattern myself. I took 3 blank sheets of newsprint paper and made a 1-inch graph on all the pieces and drafted my measurements onto it. It probably would've been easier if I used some pattern paper (since I wouldn't have to do all that graphing) but I wanted to get rid of my extra newsprint.


creating the graph on blank newsprint


connecting the graphed sheets


drawing my measurements onto the graph to create my pattern


cutting my pattern


pinning my pattern down on top of my (folded) fabric to cut

[SleepySiren]

I made the pattern myself. I took 3 blank sheets of newsprint paper and made a 1-inch graph on all the pieces and drafted my measurements onto it. It probably would've been easier if I used some pattern paper (since I wouldn't have to do all that graphing) but I wanted to get rid of my extra newsprint.


creating the graph on blank newsprint


connecting the graphed sheets


drawing my measurements onto the graph to create my pattern


cutting my pattern


pinning my pattern down on top of my (folded) fabric to cut

Oh ok, that seems relatively simple... still dont trust my own skill though hahah, what kind of sequins did you use?

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[Ocoree]

I've been slowly poking away at my attempt for a sequin tail that uses scuba knit as the base fabric. A bit heavier than spandex (talking about five pounds of fabric alone XP ), but hopefully strong enough to hold up to how I plan to attach the sequins.

[TybeeMermaid]

Oh ok, that seems relatively simple... still dont trust my own skill though hahah, what kind of sequins did you use?

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I used a combination of different colored 30mm round sequins I found on Esty.

[SleepySiren]

I used a combination of different colored 30mm round sequins I found on Esty.

Oh those are gorgeous ♡
Where they hard to sew on?
Ideally id love to get the shell shaped sequins some other mers have used but oh boy they seem like a hassle

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[TybeeMermaid]

Oh those are gorgeous ♡
Where they hard to sew on?
Ideally id love to get the shell shaped sequins some other mers have used but oh boy they seem like a hassle

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No, they weren't too bad. I've seen a lot of tails with the shell-shaped sequins. I just picked these because they were bigger and filled up space faster.

[SleepySiren]

No, they weren't too bad. I've seen a lot of tails with the shell-shaped sequins. I just picked these because they were bigger and filled up space faster.

I found these ones which are 47mm.. im just afraid the needle might have a hard time punching through them


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[MermaidAiera]

If you're concerned about upkeep, sequins will be an even bigger challenge than the resin scales used on mythics. They're also more liable to damage as they're soft plastic, so you'll have to constantly sew new ones on as old ones fall off. This, alongside with replacing heavily damaged scales, can pile up quickly. If you're not prepared/capable of doing some sewing/heavy maintenance yourself, you may want to choose another style.

If you are prepared for that kind of work, by all means try to commission yourself one. Or bite the bullet and make one yourself--you'll have plenty of practice sewing scales on by the end of it

[SleepySiren]

If you're concerned about upkeep, sequins will be an even bigger challenge than the resin scales used on mythics. They're also more liable to damage as they're soft plastic, so you'll have to constantly sew new ones on as old ones fall off. This, alongside with replacing heavily damaged scales, can pile up quickly. If you're not prepared/capable of doing some sewing/heavy maintenance yourself, you may want to choose another style.

If you are prepared for that kind of work, by all means try to commission yourself one. Or bite the bullet and make one yourself--you'll have plenty of practice sewing scales on by the end of it

I think i could probably handle sewing on broken sequins.. its more the whole sewing the neoprene in a shape and form that will fit me, be safe, allow drainage, and look nice that i find daunting...
If i can get my aunt on board with the project i may try to make my own.. but i dunno she could probably help me make a fabulous looking tail... but it may not swim or drain properly :/

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[Dancing Fish]

If you're concerned about upkeep, sequins will be an even bigger challenge than the resin scales used on mythics. They're also more liable to damage as they're soft plastic, so you'll have to constantly sew new ones on as old ones fall off. This, alongside with replacing heavily damaged scales, can pile up quickly. If you're not prepared/capable of doing some sewing/heavy maintenance yourself, you may want to choose another style.

If you are prepared for that kind of work, by all means try to commission yourself one. Or bite the bullet and make one yourself--you'll have plenty of practice sewing scales on by the end of it

The big sequins in the photo are actually 1mm thick, so they're sturdier than the Cartwright sequins. They occasionally snap when you sew them by machine, but even my cheapest-Singer-I-could-find machine easily punched through them with a sharp needle. You just need to go slow. My daughter's sequin/neoprene tail lasted quite a long time without losing a sequin...although when we left it in the sun to dry, a few got too hot and curled up.

[Astridia]

I bought sheet sequin fabric when I made mine (doesnt have much stretch if any at all so measurments need to be accounted for: best to make it a couple inches too big and reduce where you need t get a snug fit.) you can get reversible sequin fabric everywhere at the minute:

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Hope this pic works XP This is a one piece tail I made (zip in the side)

[SleepySiren]

The big sequins in the photo are actually 1mm thick, so they're sturdier than the Cartwright sequins. They occasionally snap when you sew them by machine, but even my cheapest-Singer-I-could-find machine easily punched through them with a sharp needle. You just need to go slow. My daughter's sequin/neoprene tail lasted quite a long time without losing a sequin...although when we left it in the sun to dry, a few got too hot and curled up.

Oh no curly scales are no good hahah...
If i can find a good neoprene tail tutorial i miiiight try to attempt this on my own...
I contacted finfolk about when more mythics would be in stock and it wasnt a very clear answer but it sounds like it wouldnt be till this fall..but i could have completely misunderstood hah

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[SleepySiren]

I bought sheet sequin fabric when I made mine (doesnt have much stretch if any at all so measurments need to be accounted for: best to make it a couple inches too big and reduce where you need t get a snug fit.) you can get reversible sequin fabric everywhere at the minute:

Attachment 42987
Hope this pic works XP This is a one piece tail I made (zip in the side)

Oh wow your tail is gorgeous ♡
Im still leaning towards larger sequins though... i have a mermaid sequin pillow and o boy can it get screwed up easily :/

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[Astridia]

The Big sequins do look amazing! Scuba jersey is a great fabric to use as a base/liner its super soft, stretches uniformly and is not AS thick as neuprene but a lot cheaper XD

[SleepySiren]

The Big sequins do look amazing! Scuba jersey is a great fabric to use as a base/liner its super soft, stretches uniformly and is not AS thick as neuprene but a lot cheaper XD

Cheaper is definately better hahah... do you know how well that material holds up? Id hate to put a ton of work into something just to have it wear out really quick :\

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[Astridia]

Cheaper is definately better hahah... do you know how well that material holds up? Id hate to put a ton of work into something just to have it wear out really quick :\

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Not as of yet havent managed to swim in it yet but it's paintable, it's thick and as a jersey i reckon it wears like a t-shirt

[SleepySiren]

Not as of yet havent managed to swim in it yet but it's paintable, it's thick and as a jersey i reckon it wears like a t-shirt

Let me know when you try it

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