Tuesday Tip - No-Sew Costumes

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Tuesday Tip - No-Sew Costumes

Posted by pacificfabrics on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Here's a tip for those of you who need to make a quick costume but don't have access to a sewing machine. This Cave Woman costume is not sewn together! The seams are all fused with paper-backed fusible tape.

No-Sew Cavewoman Costumer The pattern is Simplicity #2518, an easy to sew design. I used the Glue Glider Pro Fabric Bond applicator to fuse the seams where they would normally be sewn. This fusible web is so easy to use with the applicator and has no paper to peel away. It is sticky, so it will hold the two sides of your fabric together until you are ready to fuse them in place with an iron.

Simplicity Costume pattern 2518

Cut the pattern out as the instructions say then, instead of putting the right sides together, place your front piece right side up. Place the back piece next to it also right sides up. Use your Glue Glider Pro to apply the fusible web in the 5/8" seam allowance on each side of the front of the costume. Overlap the seam allowance from the back side of the costume, stick in place and fuse the two sides together with your iron. Repeat on the shoulder seam. Leave edges raw for that wild effect and enjoy your Halloween!