Pegasus Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 First, a small whine because I naively thought that kids would age out of wanting to make costumes. Instead, with my two DDs at least, the concepts just become more elaborate. We spent the afternoon rummaging through thrift stores to find pieces that would work for DD's planned character costume. We had a lot of luck and found most of what she wanted. One piece is a short black jacket. We'll need to add a narrow white trim around the edges. I picked up 1/2" single-fold bias tape but am having second thoughts about trying to sew it on. The edges of the jacket are already thick from the jacket construction and it will be a huge pain to sew through so close to these edges (so that 1/4" of white shows on the outside). Any ideas? Since it is a costume and will likely only be worn a few times and won't have to hold up through washing, etc, could we get away with fabric glue to hold the bias on? What about using fusible bias tape - would this hold if we just ironed it on? None of us are talented seamstresses so any easy "cheat" ideas are welcome. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I can sew and all, but I've used duct tape many times with costumes. I mean, it's going to be worn once or maybe twice. What's the point of doing a good job? So, yeah, I say bring on the cheats. Fabric glue is okay too. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 For a costume like that I would be tempted to paint the white on. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'd be buying some of that thin decorative tape they sell at craft stores, and using that. It'll take minutes, look fine, and be easy to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I can sew and all, but I've used duct tape many times with costumes. I mean, it's going to be worn once or maybe twice. What's the point of doing a good job? So, yeah, I say bring on the cheats. Fabric glue is okay too. I second duct tape - they do make it in white. Or, if you really want the fabric, it may actually be easier to sew it on by hand. Yes, it will take a bit of time, but will likely be considerably less frustrating and more accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Depending on the fabric of the black jacket, I would fuse it on with heat and bond or stitch witchery. It is not velvet or corduroy, is it? Those would be harder to make look good. As suggested, tape might be an option, again depending on the fabric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 How about a narrow strip of fusible interfacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'd go with white duct tape. If you really need it to be fabric, then Tacky Glue applied with a kabob stick or popsicle stick should work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great ideas! Thanks, everyone. I think we may try out some of the ones that are easy to remove (duct tape, craft tape) first and then move to the others if we don't like how it looks. I never even thought of duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I also have one of those kids with the elaborate costumes. She's 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 I also have one of those kids with the elaborate costumes. She's 17. Glad to hear my DDs have some company! Mine are 15 and 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Update - Used white electrical tape for the white trim on the jacket. Worked so great that we used black electrical tape to put a symbol on another part of the costume and red electrical tape to trim the boots. Used hem-bond to shorten the pants. *whew* Lots of work got done today. I'm just glad that DH is helping younger DD build her, even more elaborate, costume. Not sure if these links will be allowed but here is what older DD is going for: http://www.absoluteanime.com/fullmetal_alchemist/ed.jpg And younger DD: http://www.fullmetal-alchemist.com/char-alphonse.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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