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Getting Started with Spandex Costuming

Colour Theory for Spandex Costuming
How to Measure for Spandex Costuming
Spandex Costuming Tools & Supplies
Spandex Costuming Design Principles

Pattern Techniques

Basic Pattern Alterations
Colour Blocking for Spandex
How to Draft Circle Skirt Patterns
How to Draft Skating Skirt Patterns
How to Pattern and Make Waterfall Skirts
Neck & Back Style Variations
Convert a Bodysuit Pattern for Snaps

Fabric

Types of Stretch Fabric for Spandex Costuming
How to Cut Spandex

Sewing Techniques

How to Sew Spandex With or Without a Serger
How to Apply Elastic
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper
How to Applique Spandex
Padded Applique
How to Hem Spandex
How to Make Bikini String
How to Make Elastic Straps
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper
How to Sew Sleeves on a Spandex Garment
How to Sew a Bodysuit with a Snap Crotch

Embellishing Techniques

Beading & Sequins on Spandex
Crystalling on Spandex
How to Make Sequins & Spangles
How to Make Stretch Fabric Paint
Stretch Foil Embossing on Spandex

Garment Types

How to Make a Basic Bodysuit
Basic Skating Dress Tutorial
Bodyshirts for Male Figure Skaters
Underwire Bodysuit Tutorial
Pull-on Figure Skating Skirts
How to Make a V Cut Bikini Bottom
How to Make a Teardrop String Bikini Top
Strappy Underwire Bikini Top>

Accessories

How to Add a Nonslip Sole to Spandex Boot Covers
How to Make Basic Spandex Gloves
How to Make Fancy Spandex Gloves
How to Make Grip Bags
How to Make Scrunchies
How to Make Skate Covers
How to Make Soakers
How to Make Spandex Boot Covers
How to Make Synchro Headpieces and Bun Covers

Miscellaneous Info

Cosplay Photography Tips
Everything You Need to Know about Rhinestones
Proper Care of Spandex Costumes
The $20 Rhinestone Challenge
How to Install Snaps in Spandex Garments

How I Made That

80's Figure Skating Dress
Art Deco Skating Dress
Flames Skating Dress
Jazz Team Synchro Suits
Katniss Wedding Gown Wings
Maleficent Costume
Maleficent's Headpiece
Maleficent's Staff
MCU Hela Costume
Pink & Black Figure Skating Dress
Poured Latex Smaug Top
Taylor Swift's Lover Bodysuit
Taylor Swift's Reputation Costume, Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3
Thranduil's Crown
Triceracop Costume
Ursula Dress
Weeping Angel Costume

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