Looking for some ideas on how to attach them to a top that is not super sturdy.
What if you were to make something thin, rigid and transparent, and attach the wings from the BOTTOM to a belt the character would wear, and then also pin the top of the wings so they don't flop?
Something thin and rigid like a plastic ruler, or those deals that are in 3-ring binders.
There's a good idea. Maybe even hook a plastic ruler inside the back of yge shirt and attach to that. Somehow.
My 15 year old has decided to do a "dark tinkerbell". :)
Use elastic or belts for around the arms like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/105690707/white-iridescent-fairy-wings (http://www.etsy.com/listing/105690707/white-iridescent-fairy-wings)
I use a piece of strong stiff wire to make a "u" shaped attachment for the center of the wings, and tuck it down my back under my bra. If necessary you can make it a bit longer and tie a ribbon to it, then wrap the ribbon around her waist or rib cage and tie it in front, under her top. The bra and the ribbon together should secure it, even if the bra itself isn't terribly sturdy.
These are some great ideas guys. Thanks.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 04, 2012, 12:19:14 AM
I use a piece of strong stiff wire to make a "u" shaped attachment for the center of the wings, and tuck it down my back under my bra. If necessary you can make it a bit longer and tie a ribbon to it, then wrap the ribbon around her waist or rib cage and tie it in front, under her top. The bra and the ribbon together should secure it, even if the bra itself isn't terribly sturdy.
This.
rani,
do you happen to have a pic of your wire? I have some I think will work, and I can envision the part to go into the shirt, but Im having trouble imagining how I would connect it to the center of the wings (without making it dorky/bulky/obvious).
thx.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 04, 2012, 12:19:14 AM
I use a piece of strong stiff wire to make a "u" shaped attachment for the center of the wings, and tuck it down my back under my bra. If necessary you can make it a bit longer and tie a ribbon to it, then wrap the ribbon around her waist or rib cage and tie it in front, under her top. The bra and the ribbon together should secure it, even if the bra itself isn't terribly sturdy.
Awesome idea. We are working on dd's fairy garb, but have not gotten to the wings yet. Would this work without a bra as dd is younger and not developed yet. I am hoping she will fit in Moresca's XS fairy bodice, so I am sure we can get to to stay under that if she agrees to it.
Here is a pic of the wings my daughter wore last year, with the wire in the middle. I';; be taking this photo down later, so feel free to save it if you like. This is the side of the wings that is against the back.
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/48176_4268942174179_967276248_o.jpg)
I actually bent the ends of the wire into the middle, overlapped them, covered the whole assembly with the material that was previously on the elastic armbands, then sewed them to the pad between the wings. It wasn't easy, because that pad is usually made of a couple layers of felt stiffened with glue, but it CAN be done. Use a large tapestry needle and pliers, if necessary.
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on October 04, 2012, 05:43:53 PM
Here is a pic of the wings my daughter wore last year, with the wire in the middle. I';; be taking this photo down later, so feel free to save it if you like. This is the side of the wings that is against the back.
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/48176_4268942174179_967276248_o.jpg)
I actually bent the ends of the wire into the middle, overlapped them, covered the whole assembly with the material that was previously on the elastic armbands, then sewed them to the pad between the wings. It wasn't easy, because that pad is usually made of a couple layers of felt stiffened with glue, but it CAN be done. Use a large tapestry needle and pliers, if necessary.
Looks great. It is different from what I had envisioned, so the pic helps a lot.
Oh, good, I'm glad it's clearer, now! I'm always worried that I don't explain things as clearly as I could... lol
I used clothes hanger wire, and they are still as sturdy as when I put it on there to begin with.
This helps a lot. Thanks! I'm a visual learner:)
Me to, most of the time! I'm glad I could help! Please post her wings when you've got it all put together... sounds like she's going to have lots of fun!
I have the wings built and I just need to attach the tulle now :)
Now I just need to figure out how to make my sons request for an "old fashioned lime green ninja"
Uhhh... is he asking for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, maybe? They're the only "lime green" ninjas I've ever seem...
Quote from: jackrocks on October 06, 2012, 10:34:07 PM
I have the wings built and I just need to attach the tulle now :)
Now I just need to figure out how to make my sons request for an "old fashioned lime green ninja"
Very useful for a green screen environment. ;)
Nope. Not the turtle kind....old school ninjas with a hooded face.
In lime green. This is modified from the original request for lime AND fuschia lol.
I bought four yards of lime green fabric tonight.
I have no idea how to do this.
I was thinking he wanted the martial arts dogi look, but evidently I was mistaken. I think I'm just going to make loose drawstring waist pants but the shirt has me stumped.
I'd make a pair of baggy pants, a kimono styled top, and bind the baggy pants with green ribbon. That with a green balaclava should work. Just think Star Wars Jedi, but green. ;D
Well, this is probably a bit more "old fashioned" than he means... but it's pretty authentic. ;D
(http://www.dishtracking.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deadliest-Warriors-Spartan-vs-Ninja.jpg)
You might try something like this, though...
(http://www.flixya.com/files-photo/s/t/r/strsljen-2464836.jpg)
But probably this is what he wants...
(http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu45/Otsillac2/Greene.jpg)
Great ideas! I have to finish the corvo atano costume for my other son. Halloween party is the 23 and I have to really work to get these both done.
Wow, Rani, that "old fashioned" garb is fabulous!!!
I know, right? I was pretty impressed when I googled it... and this is what came up from that Ultimate Warrior program, or whatever it's called, where they pit two very different style ancient warriors from different places against each other in a computer simulated battle, with all the variables input, and see who the computer says would be the winner. With LOTS of computer generated graphics, of course... but this is the garb they identified with an ancient ninja, and not the samurai I would have thought of, just from seeing it.