How Do You Make The Pectoral Fins For A Mermaid Tail?
While many mermaid costumes focus on the fluke portion of the tail, they often forget about the pectoral fins. On a fish, the pectoral fins are on the side, behind the gills. For a mermaid’s tail, pectoral fins are along the sides of the hip. A simple, gossamer fin of ruffled organza is stiff enough to stand on its own, and also is more comfortable than something with wires. Cut four strips of organza fabric. Start with a long, rectangular shape. The length should be about three times as long as you want the finished fin. The width of the rectangle depends on your preference, but about 5 inches should be plenty. Then at each end, cut off the top rectangle corners and round the edges down to the remaining corners. You should have a long shape with two rounded ends that taper to points when finished. Sew two of these tapered strips together. Sew almost all the way around, leaving an opening along the bottom edge. Then turn the “fin” right-side out. Sew closed the opening. Repeat with the
