Sunday, March 19, 2017

Important Tips In Searching For A Fabric For Ice Skating Costumes

By Jessica Roberts


If you are not being involved yet to some type of sports like ice skating, for sure, you will be wondering whether those people who make the costumes have felt any pressure due to some complicated processes. Skaters are always meticulous when it comes to their fabrics. They want to make sure they can move comfortably and the materials must be washable, stretchy, durable, insulating, and strong.

Through this article, you can learn on some important considerations about the processes of skating dress making with different fabric materials. First, stretch out the fabrics for these ice skating costumes. The sport would involve a lot of stretches which are the main reasons for improved flexibility. Stretchable clothes can help prevent easy damages.

Plan for the design properly before purchasing fabric. And if possible, avoid purchasing first those that have some sequins, especially if you are a beginner. Though these designs may look stunning, but these will surely provide you with so much of work. Thus, you need to consider importantly the aesthetics. Another thing to consider is the price. Always be sensible when talking about money and proper budgeting.

You can choose from various fabric options. You can purchase these fabrics from online or from retail stores personally. The good thing here is that even in a single costume, one more fabrics can be used in order to create various effects. Use your creativity and make sure you have acquired some basic skills about cutting, pattern reading, sewing stretches, and sewing machine.

Spandex. This commonly known as Lycra and is being considered to be one of the cheapest types. A spandex is made available in various patterns, finishes, embellishments, colors, and prints. Fabrics like spandex are often good for use in outfit bodies such as for skirts in dresses and skating trousers for the men. These are good for layering with stretch laces types.

Jersey. The jersey is a soft matte that is being used as a spandex alternative. Its weight may differ from type to type and those heavier ones are considered as being more luxurious and opaque. Like a spandex, there also various patterns, colors, and finishes for this.

Lace. This lace which is sheer in nature is required to be layered in base fabric. Spandex and jerseys are two examples of base fabrics since the materials used here are thin and are flat than can cover the body and can provide bases which are either neutral or colored. Chiffon. This is stretch less and is often used in skirts and in sleeves.

Tulle. Similar to the chiffon, a tulle is stretch less as well and is light in weight. Common examples of these are those that are being used in weddings such as the skirts and veils of brides. However, a tulle is much stiffer than the chiffon and provides more volume to skirts.

Body stocking. A body stocking is a stretchy and a fine mesh type that is used in order to create flesh illusions to skating costumes. It can be bought in various colors which are suggested if bare skin illusions are not preferred. It has various types of sparkle designs that provide great effects. Velour. This type provides a crushed or a smooth velvet appearance having beautiful patterns or embellishments.




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