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TorqueDog · 10-08-2011, 10:13 AM

So here's the deal: I need help with a part of my costume that requires some sewing.

Basically, I have a mask and a torso piece, but I need a piece of stretchy material (say, black spandex or whatever) to conform to my neck, and go from the mask to underneath the torso covering.

Any suggestions on where to go to get this sort of thing done quickly (ie: Before Halloween)?

10-08-2011, 11:05 AM

Go to Value Village or Goodwill and get either the body of a kids dance costume or a leg of some running pants?

10-08-2011, 11:13 AM

Or a black turtleneck/dickie?

TorqueDog · 10-08-2011, 11:15 AM

Snap, that's a damn good idea. I'll check them out.

Depends if the turtleneck would cover enough. Basically I need from my collar bone to half-way up the ear (at the back of the head) covered. Also needs to be breathable since this costume won't exactly be easy-breathing to begin with. The more ventilation, the better.

Coach · 10-08-2011, 01:02 PM

Yeah I'd say buy a cheap pair of kids stretchy pants and use one of the legs.

TorqueDog · 10-08-2011, 02:09 PM

Got 'em, just gotta find a seamstress that can do the alterations for me. Thanks guys.

10-08-2011, 05:13 PM

You don't need a seamstress..
Just turn them inside out, put it on, then staple it to desired tightness, take it off and then turn it right side out.
Done.

Hack&Lube · 10-09-2011, 11:34 AM

Contact Batman

calumniate · 10-09-2011, 11:42 AM

My gf does alterations. Think this would be a piece of cake for her. PM me if you like

bc-chris · 10-09-2011, 12:00 PM

ahhh yes... i remember dressing up for halloween... the last time was in 1985... i was 12

Drury18 · 10-09-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puxlut

You don't need a seamstress..
Just turn them inside out, put it on, then staple it to desired tightness, take it off and then turn it right side out.
Done.

You are my hero.

Not enough people practice staple sewing.

TorqueDog · 10-09-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bc-chris

ahhh yes... i remember dressing up for halloween... the last time was in 1985... i was 12

I remember Halloween 1985... I was 4.

... 4 months.

I like Halloween at this age because women have this unspoken side competition to dress in the most provocative stuff possible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Contact Batman

Heh, yeah, that's what I'm going as.

bc-chris · 10-09-2011, 09:01 PM

^^^so very true!!!