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Posted by Kate Dicey on June 7, 2006, 6:47 pm
Olwyn Mary wrote:
> Odie wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know how to hide a seam on a costume? Particularly, seams
>> that have zippers.
Hiding zips is easy - you put a concealed one in a seam and hide the tag
in one of several places depending on the seam position. However, zips
in anything other than the lightest costume for the lightest use is
anathema to costume makers. Especially don't put them in anything fitted!
>>
> We need more details in order to be able to help you. What kind of
> costumes are you making? For what purpose (theater, cabaret,
> re-enactment, costume party)? What kind of fabric will you be using?
> Patterned or plain?
Hiding seams is possible if the pattern on the fabric is the right sort:
it takes painstaking work with pattern and pile matching.
>
> For instance, some people are experts at invisible zippers for special
> occasion dresses, but I personally wouldn't touch them for stage use.
I'm with you there! Ballet tutus have hooks and eyes for good reason.
>
> If you get back to us with more info, someone on here is sure to be able
> to help.
Indeed. More details will result in better advice.
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