DIY Costume Essentials: Learn How to Sew Vinyl, Sequins, Faux Fur & More

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|Sponsored| Cosplay enthusiasts and costume newbies alike will find loads of helpful fabric tips in Stitch Lab Episode 8: DIY Costume Essentials. Jump into the action with a quick discussion of specialty tools, which become even more important when working with tricky fabrics. Next, Kate and Ginger head straight to the lab, with the help of special guest Cheryl Sleboda. Learn how to sew vinyl with ease (you’re going to want a non-stick foot and a strong machine!). Next, learn to work with faux fur (without getting it everywhere) with helpful cutting tips. Finally, dive into sequin sewing . . . but learn how to remove sewn-on sequins first for successful seaming.

The most challenging part of costume sewing is definitely dealing with specialty fabrics, like textured vinyl, sequins, sate, faux fur, thick knits and more.

Join Kate, Ginger and Cheryl for costume sewing tips:

Specialty tools
Sewing vinyl with the non-stick foot
Faux fur cutting tips
Sewing sequins

Watch Stitch Lab Episode: DIY Costume Essentials

Tricky fabrics? Sometimes they can challenge your skills, sometimes they’re the secret ingredient to a one-of-a-kind statement piece…and costume! I have a personal code: I only sew with sequins (or velvet or faux fur) for people I truly love (most often, this overlaps with people who are related to me). The only other exception is for group costumes that I’m particularly dedicated too. It’s true, though: faux fur and sequins intimidate even seasoned sewists. However, as I discovered in this episode, there’s usually a special tool or trick (or both!) that can help you along the way.

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