Modest Mermaid Tops??

[Mermaid Muir]

Hi there! I knot the problem! I don't like to show much skin, and I have an ugly scar on my back (It's actually more a hole...)
What about this idea? This mermaid is from a German movie. I personaly really like the one-shoulder look.
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OOO that is so cool! I love how it seems to just flow! Thanks for sharing!

[Ciriun]

I personally wouldn't trust just one sleeve, but that tail looks amazing! I really love the sparkly belly scales!

[PearlieMae]

I made my tail to be a one piece with a halter style built in top, but my back is uncovered from neck to butt.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

You could still have that one shoulder look with two straps. Just have the other strap in flesh or clear straps.

I love my one piece fish look! I haven't been wearing it as much, since it is now winter and the air out of the pool is so cool!

[Mermaid Miranda]

Mostly Modest Mermaid Miranda here! I have some sketches one works. I'll post them as soon as I can get a photo of them, because my scanner is dead.
for those lovely mers seeking more coverage, ever thought of a pirate type top? Maybe you could have your mersona or whatnot have stolen it off a shipwreck or a very handsome pirate? A larger men's button down would work well. You could tack the sleeves to be permanently rolled up and sew/knot the bottom to fit better. Then you could wear an average swim top beneath for support but no one would see it.

[Mermaid Miranda]

Oh, Princess Anouk, you could always say a fisherman caught you but you managed to get the hook out and swim away!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Mahina Mermaid now sells a scaled swim shirt, that you could alter if you wanted to.
http://www.mahinamermaid.com/shop/mer-rashirt.html

[theMerFanc]

This is a top I actually made as a chestplate to protect my gals while fencing because well it hurts damnit >.< But I think it would totally work as a bra top and because it is a halter it is a bit more modest. I could also easily make it longer for someone who wanted to cover their tummy Plus scales=awesomeness. And they jingle :P (obviously it would be worn without the undershirt for swimming but I wear a shirt under it when fencing so I can get ready in public without having to get nekkid...

[MermaidBrandie]

Could you really swim in metal scale mail and yarn?

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[Starfrit]

It's entirely possible, though it might be a little bit heavy. Aluminum scales hold up pretty well in chlorine, from what I've heard, though I don't know about the lifespan of yarn. I know regular water doesn't really do much to it, but I wonder what effect repeated exposure to pool chlorine would do to it. :P

[MermaidBrandie]

Oh the scales would rust or anything, aluminum doesn't do that easily, but I'd be worried about the yarn taking on water and stretching down.

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[PearlieMae]

This cord will hold up in water, not stretch or absorb much and you can crochet your scales into place: http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h205355bs

[theMerFanc]

I've asked around in my knitting groups and my chainmaille groups. If seen people who make bikini tops from scale maille and they have no issues with salt or chlorine water. As for the yarn, I was told as long as it is 100% cotton, it won't absorb the water or cause any weight issue, so it would b no heavier then it is out of the water. I've yet to test this out myself as the one I made is not with the correct yarn. But I also make scaled arm warmers and I plan to make a water safe pair soon for testing

I also ant to experiment with things like hemp rope and fishing nets and whatnot to knit with and see how that works out.

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[OceanRose]

From what I understand, natural materials break down more easily than man-made fibres so cotton is not advised for extended chlorine or water contact.

[PearlieMae]

Cotton stretches and falls apart in water. They make ropes for boats out of nylon.

[Mermaid Freyja]

Cotton stretches and falls apart in water. They make ropes for boats out of nylon.

PearlieMae is right. Plus, you can dye most nylon any color your heart desires! I use Dharma acid dye.

[Mermaid Amelia Pond]

Here's the top I plan on using as a base for my top





Add scales, fins & pearls

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[Mermaid Amelia Pond]

My daughter's top from last year







This upcoming year she wants a jellyfish

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[Mermaid Amelia Pond]

My top last year wasn't very well thought out since I was gold the night before and came up with my costume within a few hours




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[Mermaid Amelia Pond]

Thank you much! Yes I did make it myself. I have to admit that part of the construction came from http://www.firefly-path.net/?p=1272.
Really beautiful stuff she's got. I use her for inspiration all the time.
Shockingly, Ductape is pretty waterproof on it's own if you use grocery bags for lining....
I'll get back on later and explain exactly how I did it if you want, but I gotta go to work now. Day jobs are boring, no?

I'm glad to know this! I'm making my son some bracers!

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