Help with raffia skirt

[sewmuchmore]

This is what the Diva needs for her next exam. I am ok with everything apart from the grass skirt. I was hoping to make it out of something that will wash but the only raffia i can find is the paper stuff. Has anyone any ideas? I did also consider fringing but not sure that would look ok.

[wrenkins]

You used to be able to get nylon/raffia woven sand bags. You can sew them in place and then fray them. I've made a costume or two  but I've no idea if you can still get them.

[Twan]

You could get a lycra (or other knitted fabric might work too) and cut it into fine strips. Get a lightweight one as it could get heavy otherwise. They give a nice effect and won't fray

[BrendaP]

There are plenty of grass/hula skirts around such as this one, though it doesn't say what it's made of, so pobably paper.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natural-Hawaiian-Flower-Garland-Costume/dp/B00X63X5SM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526414741&sr=8-4&keywords=hula+skirt


Or there's natural raffia in a hank
https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/florabase-natural-raffia-50-g/565333-1005?glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwiurXBRAnEiwAk2GFZmg0TTW6gw14ljJjnKIB_Qu67vXwjpUfTRbmFV6MJh48QNTC_aw-ABoCJ-cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[fajita]

A quick google brings up this

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/542573593/artificial-raffia-on-red-color-coil?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_d-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=8588140b-9889-4b55-bebf-3d226dda569c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk-eMg8SI2wIVFN0bCh1qowCrEAQYAiABEgJF6vD_BwE