Sunday, March 19, 2017

Important Tips In Searching For A Fabric For Ice Skating Costumes

By Jessica Roberts


Not having some experiences on some unique sports just like the ice skating will surely leave you wondering about some feelings of pressure on the complicated processes involved in making the costumes. Skaters are meticulous always on the fabrics being used. They need to make sure they are comfortable in moving and consider stretchy, insulating, strong, washable, and durable materials for costumes.

This article is going to provide you with some ideas about skating dresses processes using various fabric materials. So first, you need to consider on looking for some appropriate fabrics to be used in ice skating costumes and try stretching them. This sport in skating involves some stretches in which the body will more likely becomes flexible. Stretchable costumes can prevent them from being torn easily.

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.

There are many different options of fabric from which you can choose from. Fabrics can be bought either personally in the retail stores or from online. In just one particular costume, you can make use of more than one fabric type in order to produce different effects. Make use of your creativity and acquire the basic skills on sewing stretches, cutting, sewing machine, and pattern reading.

Spandex. Another term in which this is being referred to is Lycra, a cheaper type. Usually, this is made available in various sorts of colors, patterns, embellishments, finishes, and prints. Most fabrics like a spandex are good for the outfit bodies including men skating trousers and dress skirts. This is best layered with the stretch laces.

Jersey. A jersey is a soft type of matte which is usually used as an alternative to a spandex. It is available in various weights wherein the heavier ones are considered as more opaque and more luxurious. Just like the spandex, it is available as well in different finishes, colors, and patterns.

Lace. A base fabric will need to be layered with this sheer type in nature. Two common examples of a base fabric are spandex and jersey because these two are made of materials which are flat and thin which make the body being covered with either neutral or colored base. Chiffon. This type is stretch less and usually, being used for sleeves and for skirts.

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. Body stockings are stretchy types and are fine mesh fabrics and commonly used to create illusions of flesh to the skating costumes. Various colors are available if a bare skin illusion is not preferred. Sparkle designs are also made available with great effects. And lastly is velour. This can provide smooth or crushed velvet appearances with stunning patterns and embellishments.




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