The gold fabric has been interesting to sew with... and certainly not the most difficult fabric with which I've worked. The best description of it I can find is:
"Two way stretch fabrics are fabrics with Spandex/spandex and have approximately 75% stretch. Swimwear fabrics of Nylon/spandex usually have the most stretch on lengthwise grain, Cotton/spandex has most stretch on crosswise grain and is suitable for swimwear, activewear, dancewear, leotards and leggings."
Photo taken without flash.
The "gold" whatever is rubbery and, when right sides are together, almost sticky. There wasn't much sliding around but I did use straight pins to align the edges since the 75% stretch was a concern.
Photo taken with flash, closer to the color the gold fabric is.
If I had to make a lot of these, I would have tracked down and purchased the type thread used for swimsuits.... and used a serger.
The robot outfit is in the mail to Henry of the Big Imagination....
I'm glad the helmet/head/hat/what ever is his and his mother's responsibility!
Great job! He will be so thrilled when he opens this package from Grandma :) (I'll bet he can't wait till Halloween!)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job Freda and made a little boy very happy.
ReplyDeleteBy the way... love the picture of you in your golden bathing-suit *LOL*
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That is so cool. I hope you will share a pic of him in his costume at Halloween time. :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the costume, Freda. Your grandson will be chuffed to bits, I'm sure. You look maaaaahvelous in your gold swimming costume! :oD
ReplyDeleteGood job on the costume! Boy you are gorgeous in your swimsuit! ha ha!
ReplyDeleteGood on you, Grandma!
ReplyDeleteMay the Force be with you, Empress.
ReplyDeleteGreat job....applause for the work and love to make this happen.
ReplyDeleteNice job, especially working with such specialty fabric. I can't wait for grandkids so they can melt my heart when they ask for things. "Anything for you honey." :)
ReplyDeleteI bet Henry will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be one fantastic costume!
ReplyDeleteYour grandson is right... you can make anything! He is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Henry with the big imagination, will the best robot on planet earth on Halloween, thanks to his grandmother that can do anything.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see how they come up with the helmet to match the great costume.
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and you look beautiful in your gold swimsuit :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work of the "body" of the robot, please show some photos when Henry has the full costume on.