Is there a UK alternative to Oly Fun?

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Soberthoughts · 26/02/2024 18:18

Dd wants to be a phoenix on World Book Day and likes this costume

https://www.craftingcheerfully.com/diy-phoenix-halloween-costume/

The wings use a lightweight fabric called Oly Fun that doesn't need hemming. It's quite difficult to find in the UK and the ones on amazon seem very expensive. Does anyone know of an alternative? Thanks ☺️

DIY Phoenix Costume

Create a fun and vibrant DIY phoenix costume for Halloween! In this tutorial, I'll show you how this costume came together and the tutorials I used to make the light-weight wings and felt mask.

https://www.craftingcheerfully.com/diy-phoenix-halloween-costume

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ifIwerenotanandroid · 27/02/2024 01:12

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255834210108?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=255834210108&targetid=1817264050555&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045705&poi=&campaignid=19928161909&mkgroupid=148598972340&rlsatarget=pla-1817264050555&abcId=9311010&merchantid=119360259&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAivGuBhBEEiwAWiFmYXtpvZzzDbTXbDGhLCVWaGAi78yHhhEgE0lN4a7D_CO6BXcJKSicxhoCQQMQAvD_BwE

Any good?

2oz rip stop kite nylon clearance rollends £2.49 per meter Clearance | eBay

Suitable for kite making, light weight covers, lining etc. Its a strong fabric for the weight.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255834210108?_ul=GB&abcId=9311010&campaignid=19928161909&chn=ps&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAivGuBhBEEiwAWiFmYXtpvZzzDbTXbDGhLCVWaGAi78yHhhEgE0lN4a7D_CO6BXcJKSicxhoCQQMQAvD_BwE&googleloc=9045705&itemid=255834210108&merchantid=119360259&mkcid=2&mkevt=1&mkgroupid=148598972340&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkscid=101&mktype=pla&norover=1&poi=&rlsatarget=pla-1817264050555&targetid=1817264050555

Original poster

Soberthoughts · 27/02/2024 06:25

ifIwerenotanandroid · 27/02/2024 01:12

Any good?

Oooh that might work! Thanks ☺️

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ifIwerenotanandroid · 27/02/2024 17:58

Just noticed they have 4oz as well - both in red, orange & yellow.

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