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Cutting Latex and other questions

Posted by Gary on: Aug 6th 2008 2:37:36 pm

I am curious what most people are using to cut latex?  At least on the .30mm I was using I found that scissors aren\'t reliable.  I have a rotary cutter which seems to work for simple cuts but I am wondering on curved...

Andre , October 20th 2013 10:14:38 am

A rotary cutter is best. I have four Olfa rotary cutters. You get them with different diameter cutters. I have one...

fksewblog, October 10th 2013 11:25:09 am

Hey! I've cut a LOT of latex, haha. Use a nice, sharp rotary cutter and I suggest having an acrylic sheet under to...

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Vinyl Corset Lining?

Posted by Megan on: Aug 29th 2008 12:16:55 pm

I\'m planning on making a corset out of patent vinyl, boning and all, and was wondering if it needed to be lined with something else? I know in another thread someone said they used a lining while working with PVC but if patent...

guest, December 31st 2007 7:22:18 pm

I actually use plastic tape on hems, so it wont leave pinholes, at all. I use the clear wrapping paper type tape...

Megan, September 17th 2008 4:25:32 pm

Thanks. I think I will definitely be using a lining.

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pvc/vinyl for carnival worker

Posted by Liz on: Aug 3rd 2008 10:20:10 am

hi....my second "job" is being the goofball at carnivals, fairs and fundraisers in the wet sponge, water balloon and pie throwing games. my girlfriend recommended I get a few vinyl suits made because I\'m doing it so...

Ry, August 4th 2008 12:02:24 pm

Oil cloth may work, not sure how comfortable it would be as the backing could make the skin itchy and it doesn\'t...

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Iron PVC to remove bolt stretch marks

Posted by guest on: Nov 21st 2007 11:47:56 am

Is it possible to iron (low heat on the reverse side (polyester)) to remove the stretch marks caused by wrapping around the bolt in storage? If it is possible what settings would be suggested? Thank you for your help in...

guest, November 27th 2007 10:38:58 am

Yes, it is possible to remove "bolt marks" or wrinkles from pvc fabric by ironing it. I would first recommend...

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re: correct tension for 4 way stretch vinyl

Posted by guest on: Feb 11th 2007 5:16:47 am

Hi Guys I've sewn 2 way stretch vinyl for ages and had no problems, but upon recently moving over to the much nicer 4 way stretch I find my machine is having issues with correct tension. It often skips stiches, I've changed the...

guest, April 12th 2007 5:17:11 pm

Thanks for your help! I'll try that!

guest, February 27th 2007 2:07:34 am

I believe that stretch vinyl is sewn like other stretchy knits: Claudia Schaeffer says: "When filling the...

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