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Dax's wrist protectors are corded rather than vacuum formed. To create the corded effect, use the same pattern pieces as in the Making Scratch page, but also create felt lining. To make the cording, cut out long strips of satin, or use satin ribbon, and cut a piece of cord a few inches longer than where you plan to apply it. Grapgic 3a.jpg |
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Click here for the full-size pattern. |
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Put the zipper foot onto your sewing machine, and create casings like those in the graphic.Graphic 3b.jpg |
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Next you sew the casings between the pattern pieces as shown in the graphic. Graphic 3c.jpg |
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When you have sewn all the panels together with the casings in between. Sew up the lining, and then place the cording between the lining and the outer panels. Graphic 3d.jpg |
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When you have finished sewing all the cording in place, sew the lining to the outer pattern seems as shown in the graphic. Graphic 3e.jpg |
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At this point you turn the lining to the inside and you sew the lining to the inner seams of the cording. Remember you can buy pre-made cording already attached to satin cord. The cording found for upholstery will give you a very stiff effect, whereas the cording for regular clothing will give the structure some body but will not be as stiff as the other. By choosing your own cord, you can make it as stiff or as pliable as you wish. |
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This makes a comfortable, lightweight, alternative to the heavy plastic wrist protectors. By using various fabrics, patterns on the fabric, and possibly fur or fake fur for a different look. Metallic tapestry fabrics would be appropriate, as would some heavy satin, or whatever complements your costume. Even if you must use vinyl, you can make it more interesting by choosing textured vinyl, or leathers. You can layer them for visual interest. |
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Gallery of my wrist protectors - I have a picture of my completed Dax wrist protector. |
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Click here for a gallery of various styles of wrist protectors. |
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Click here for the patterns and construction techiques of the typical wrist protector. |
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