A tail to impress

[MermanOliver]

Wow! Absolute cool design! Can't wait to see it being build!
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[PearlieMae]

I saw it over on another thread...this is so cool! Lotus designs some nice stuff!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I cannot stress how much Liquid stitch helped me!! I can't sew very well, so I used my step mothers sewing machine, and the first time I swam, I ripped the stitching in a few spots. Repaired them with liquid stitch, and it's stronger than sewing.

[Merman Delphis]

I cannot stress how much Liquid stitch helped me!! I can't sew very well, so I used my step mothers sewing machine, and the first time I swam, I ripped the stitching in a few spots. Repaired them with liquid stitch, and it's stronger than sewing.

Thanks for the info Shimmer Mermaid! I appreciate it! I'll defiantly give that a try!

[Trident True]

Well, let me just say........ that design is Gorgeous, i would be so Proud to wear a tail of this design. Lotus has done a magnificent Job. the colours say.... striking but deadly. in regards to sewing. do you have a friend that has a sewing machine that you could borrow?

[Merman Delphis]

Well, let me just say........ that design is Gorgeous, i would be so Proud to wear a tail of this design. Lotus has done a magnificent Job. the colours say.... striking but deadly. in regards to sewing. do you have a friend that has a sewing machine that you could borrow?

No, not at the moment.... I'm going to try that liquid stitch at another mer suggested....

[Merman Jamie]

Awesome tail you are doing there.

[Merman Delphis]

Awesome tail you are doing there.

Thanks man!

[Mermaid Nerida]

Lol! Thanks Mermaid Nerdia!

Your welcome! I watched your merman makeup tutorial and you are sooo funny! Its like you're my twin or something! (My mom walked by and was like, "who's he? Cuz he's just like you!") I took it as a compliment!

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[JamesGunnels]

I do really love this tail! I cannot wait to see this in the making

[Merman Delphis]

I do really love this tail! I cannot wait to see this in the making

Thanks James!

[Atlantisblue]

Ya I would say the Minos...although trying to find a supplier who sells them can be tricky. As for stitching, you'll want something that will stretch with the fabric. I'm not too familiar with sewing though so I'm not sure on that one. Cool design btw

[Mermaid Fenicia]

http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-divi...nofins/1081/s#

[JamesGunnels]

I just received my Minos Monofin today!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! I like that it doesn't have ridges or anything on it, which would make putting it into a fluke a lot easier. It comes in it's own kind of bag, too, that you can wear on your back. I ordered it, I think, from that same website. The monofin itself, for me, was $57.00 which isn't horrible because I mean...I have big feet...size 12/13. Shipping was a little steep...$47.00 but totally worth it. I love this monofin and cannot wait to use it next week!

[JamesGunnels]

Ya I would say the Minos...although trying to find a supplier who sells them can be tricky. As for stitching, you'll want something that will stretch with the fabric. I'm not too familiar with sewing though so I'm not sure on that one. Cool design btw

It honestly just depends on what kind of material you would use. I would recommend neoprene, but it is a tad bit pricy. It does hold up a lot stronger than say some kind of nylon or other kind of thin, stretchy fabrics.

[Mermaid Galene]

I love this tail, Delphis! Organic, yet mythological. I look forward to seeing it come to life.

I have a Hydra monofin, and I just love it. It's smooth, translucent, much stronger than my Finis Rapid. And the Hydra has wicked propulsion!

[Miyu]

Liquid stitch could be nice for repairs and such, but I really think you need to use a stretchy sewing stitch for the majority of it - the seams need to be able to stretch with the fabric, and if you're using spandex it's most likely going to be 4-way stretch. If the seams are too stiff, then it could damage the tail, or pull funny at the seams when you try swimming in it.

Seriously, the stretch stitch I did by hand on my tail has held up great, and I've not exactly been very gentle with my tail thus far I haven't popped a stitch yet, but I did also knot it every so often to keep any possible damage from making my tail fall apart when in use, LOL. The hand-sewn stretch stitch is also WAY easier than I had anticipated.

[Mermaid Enora]

Neoprene in sheets can be expensive
I bought two old wetsuits at a dive shop in Plano for $15 total and then took them apart to make a patchwork for my tail it worked great and was really cheap!