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Description Many people asked me about wigs and how I can part it were I want, how I avoid the netting to show up, how I get rid of blank spaces when I am styling a wig. the answer is very easy, I add additional hair. That's why I always buy long wigs, that look nothing like the character as base wigs. So I can cut hair from it and add it to fill spaces.
So, when I tell them many people tell me they don't know how to glue in additional hair. Actually, I never use glue, i don't know how it works. I sew. It's cheap and not that difficult when you know how to do it.
Yesterday I was talking abou it with *Majin-sama and told her, I am going to do a tutorial for her. She said it was helpful, so I decided I also might share it.

FAQ:
-I did it myself, this is my way to do it.
-I worked very sloppy because Sora was already finished when I did the tutorial and I just wanted to show how it works. This one part took about 5 minutes to be done. Normally it takes about 10 minutes.
-yes normal tulle was used.

Any more questions? Feel free to ask ^^
I hope it is at least a little helpful. First tutorial ever.

Edit: I was told sometimes the hair 'falls out'.
It never happened for me, but if it does happen, you can try to secure the hair with using your zigzag stitch and sweing over the tulle part again. If it still falls out, I am pretty sure a little glue will help ^^
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Comments: 121

AkariXIV [2011-11-18 05:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tutorial. It totally helped with my wig.

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chibinis-chan In reply to AkariXIV [2011-11-21 10:36:48 +0000 UTC]

I am glad it helped~ <3

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AkariXIV In reply to chibinis-chan [2011-11-21 16:47:18 +0000 UTC]

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AkariXIV [2011-10-18 03:44:35 +0000 UTC]

Did you use a high or low tension when sewing the hair to the tulle?
And what kind of stitch did you use?

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chibinis-chan In reply to AkariXIV [2011-10-18 08:36:17 +0000 UTC]

I just did it the same way I am sewing fabric. A normal straight stitch was used. Once you're finished, you can sew it over with zigzag once more, to give the hair a better footing.

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AkariXIV In reply to chibinis-chan [2011-10-18 16:27:00 +0000 UTC]

I see, thanks. I was practicing making a Saix wig but need to hair for the widows point.

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chibinis-chan In reply to AkariXIV [2011-10-19 22:42:17 +0000 UTC]

I see! Good luck with your wig ^^
btw, there are tutorials that show how to do a nice hairline

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DeadisAliveButEnding [2011-09-18 14:45:07 +0000 UTC]

I don't understand how to sew it into the wig.

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chibinis-chan In reply to DeadisAliveButEnding [2011-09-22 09:12:56 +0000 UTC]

oh you'll have to sew it into the wig by hand. Put the wig onto the wighead, part it where you want to put the weft you did earlier and just sew it onto the other wefts that are already there.
I am sorry I am not that good on explaining things, but I hope that helps?

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DeadisAliveButEnding In reply to chibinis-chan [2011-09-22 09:59:30 +0000 UTC]

Yes it does help quiet a bit thank you very much ^-^

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chibinis-chan In reply to DeadisAliveButEnding [2011-09-27 13:05:46 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome <3
Good luck with your wig <3

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DeadisAliveButEnding In reply to chibinis-chan [2011-09-27 15:07:33 +0000 UTC]

<3
Thanks!

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Mommy-Silver [2011-05-09 06:50:47 +0000 UTC]

I was looking for this tutorial for ages, and ages, and more ages (I've nearly turned grey... ) Thank you so much!

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chibinis-chan In reply to Mommy-Silver [2011-05-13 18:11:09 +0000 UTC]

If it is of any help I am glad ^.^

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Kawaielli [2011-01-24 09:40:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! it will help me!))

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chibinis-chan In reply to Kawaielli [2011-01-25 16:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Glad I could help ^^

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IvyKayCosplay [2010-12-27 03:12:48 +0000 UTC]

The only time I've ever worked on a part, I used the caulking method, but with hot glue, and that was waaaaay too time-consuming (it actually took longer than the kimono that went with it. -_-; ) I actually wasn't thrilled with how it came out, and wanted to add more to it, and now I know how I'll be fixing it up! ^^ Thanks for the great tutorial!

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chibinis-chan In reply to IvyKayCosplay [2011-01-04 17:07:06 +0000 UTC]

I really hope it will help ^^ For me it works and it makes the wig look good and not like a helmet ^^''

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IvyKayCosplay In reply to chibinis-chan [2011-01-04 21:59:48 +0000 UTC]

haha that's the problem I kinda have with mine. XD

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Grimm-Kitty666 [2010-11-29 10:33:01 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks so much i wasnt actually planning on making a WIG but a plushie doll with real hair to make it more life like thanks alot because this will probably help meeee

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chibinis-chan In reply to Grimm-Kitty666 [2010-12-10 13:53:29 +0000 UTC]

Good luck with the 'wig' ^^
I hope it will turn out the way you want it ^^

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Grimm-Kitty666 In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-12-10 14:13:58 +0000 UTC]

yeah hopefully OTL i havent made plushies in a long time TTATT

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GT18 [2010-11-05 13:00:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is a great tutorial!
Mind if I ask you...did you ever sew two halfs of two different wigs together?
I'm going to do a character with 50% white and 50% black hair and I just don't know what to do....

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chibinis-chan In reply to GT18 [2010-11-08 18:05:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^

Actually, I never did it myself, but a friend of mine did it. Actually it should be possible zu just sew them together. What I mean is, you could cut both in halb and sew it together. You just have to be careful about about the gummiband. You can also ask ~Devilish0Kisa I know she did it once ^^

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CDSH [2010-10-23 08:22:26 +0000 UTC]

OAO" I really needed this! Thank you so much for making it!! ^o^

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chibinis-chan In reply to CDSH [2010-10-25 17:17:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad it helps you out ^^ <3

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WeirdoStalker [2010-10-06 16:29:49 +0000 UTC]

..............i thought first it was ur own hair! x''''DDDDD

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chibinis-chan In reply to WeirdoStalker [2010-10-09 08:17:11 +0000 UTC]

It would have been painful to attach the wefts if it was my real hair XD

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WeirdoStalker In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-10-11 15:46:15 +0000 UTC]

well i just was like: "WTF is this person doing?! is she/he crazy?! O.O"

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Horseluver65 [2010-09-26 04:21:45 +0000 UTC]

Do you use wigs with real hair? And if you do, would this technique work with synthetic hair?

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chibinis-chan In reply to Horseluver65 [2010-09-26 12:02:31 +0000 UTC]

I use synthetic wigs ^^ real hair wigs are way too expensive >.<

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Horseluver65 In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-09-26 15:36:21 +0000 UTC]

I seeee. But I read in your FAQs that you use a hairdryer...doesn't that hurt the hair?

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chibinis-chan In reply to Horseluver65 [2010-09-26 16:33:12 +0000 UTC]

Depends on how you use it. If it is too hot, it will melt the hair. If you use it only on low level for a short amount of while it's okay. You should test it on a small part first, though. It never damaged my wigs, but I guess it might be different if it's a lower quality wig ^^''

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Horseluver65 In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-09-26 16:36:06 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh....thanks for the advice

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AlaraLeongod [2010-07-23 15:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for adding this!!! This is gonna help me a ton, I know!

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chibinis-chan In reply to AlaraLeongod [2010-07-25 16:22:57 +0000 UTC]

Good to know ^^ I am always glad to be able to help others ^^

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AlaraLeongod In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-07-25 16:36:27 +0000 UTC]

You definatly helped me!!! <3 Thanks!

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boboborocks [2010-07-08 01:18:23 +0000 UTC]

Very helpful! Could you show how to attach it to the wig?

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chibinis-chan In reply to boboborocks [2010-07-08 09:07:57 +0000 UTC]

When I am doing my next wig where I need to add wefts, I will make a tut. Even though it is really simple, but maybe it becomes clearer when it is shown. I actually got this question a few times ^^''

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boboborocks In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-07-08 10:28:35 +0000 UTC]

Ok, thanks ^^ I'm looking forward to it

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Safiriel [2010-06-15 16:44:54 +0000 UTC]

really cool ~

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ToxicVampire6606 [2010-04-19 04:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Hi chibi!
I've been trying to used this method for making some wefts for my Yugi wig, but the hair keeps slipping out of the stitching. I'm starting to freak out a bit because I need my wig ready by the end of next month. What should I do? How can I stop the hair from slipping out?

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chibinis-chan In reply to ToxicVampire6606 [2010-04-19 10:01:20 +0000 UTC]

O.O well, I never had such problems, but let me think. you could use transparent glue on the bottom, where the tulle is. You know what I am talking about?
It should stick the hair together without being seen.

I hope that helps~

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MayonakaSun [2010-02-05 18:02:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh cool this is so helpful!!
Ive been wondering how I could do this,
thank you for making this

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chibinis-chan In reply to MayonakaSun [2010-02-17 19:16:29 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome. i hope it helps~

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xHee-Heex [2010-01-23 00:14:39 +0000 UTC]

This is hecka informative! ^^ I hate wefting, but you fellas who sew them make it look so easy!

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chibinis-chan In reply to xHee-Heex [2010-01-24 08:44:44 +0000 UTC]

I am glad you think so. Actually I hate wefting, too XD It's not difficult, but annoying >.<

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xHee-Heex In reply to chibinis-chan [2010-01-24 10:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Ain't it the truth. XD It's those tedius little things that make a person go crazy~! I usually do the glue method for wefting, but I'm gonna grab my sewing machine and give this a try for next time!

Again, really appreciate the tutorial~!

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OniriaeViator [2010-01-06 23:54:47 +0000 UTC]

only a question... where you have found the title's font?

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chibinis-chan In reply to OniriaeViator [2010-01-07 12:09:32 +0000 UTC]

[link]
here you go ^^
dafont.com is really awesome~

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