Sewing, material,wigs, fake swords...

Alii Chan · Post by **Alii Chan** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:23 am

I need help, I don't know what kind of stitch to use when making my costume, do I use the overcast stitch? And what kind of material makes things look the most real? I plan on being Jakotsu from Inuyasha, and he wears a female kimono, so, do I use silk? But then isn't it hard to sew on silk? And where can I find things to make hair accersories so I can make his pin? Also, what do I use to make a good looking sword?
Please either reply back to this or email me at xxaliichanxx@aol.com. Thanks.

mrs.tomoe · Post by **mrs.tomoe** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:21 am

The type of stitch depends on the type of fabric. Material that frays will need an overcast stitch; non-fraying material can use a running stitch.

I wouldn't use silk because it tends to be expensive, and if you don't know how to sew it, you'd be wasting your money and time. There are synthetic fabrics and some cottons that look just as good but are easier on the wallet so just take some printouts of your character with you to the fabric store and search.

I have no idea what this character looks like, but usually for hair pins or hair sticks, you can buy a plain or similar pin/stick as a base and add decorations with beads, Sculpey/Fimo, paint, etc.

BlackKnightress210 · Post by **BlackKnightress210** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 4:06 pm

DO NOT USE SILK UNLESS YOU'RE EXPERIANCED!

I found this out the hard way on my first try in a class.

It. Moves.