Hi,
so this project is just in planning stages having read lots of really helpful posts, blogs and tutorials here on how to make an awesome Mara Jade costume. It all makes sense in my head at the moment!
My only question for now is about choice of fabric for the bodysuit - it’s not an item I’ve made before. I will be sewing it on my own standard sewing machine & overlocker. I know it needs to be black, semi-shiny 4 way stretch fabric.
Does anyone have any tips on fabric weight, composition or choice beyond this, available in the U.K.? Preferably something that won’t drive me to distraction but this is impossible to tell from photos alone I know. Have found these two on a very quick search - any thoughts gratefully received. I’ve seen what is recommended in US (Yaya Han pleather) but don’t know of this in U.K
http://www.tiaknightfabrics.co.uk/fabrics-c1/lycra-c15/wet-look-c75/micro-semi-wet-look-stretch-lycra-fabric-matt-black-q903-mbk-p1036.
https://www.myfabrics.co.uk/57-960534-999_imitation-leather-stretch-6.html
many thanks,
Clair