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Patterns for latex sheeting

I'm looking for patterns to use with latex sheeting, specifically something for making seamed stockings and mens sleeveless shirts. Does anyone have a recomendation?

guest, March 17th 2005 2:12:30 pm

My suggestion would be to make your own pattern. Since latex has similar stretch to a knit fabric, just take a...

guest, November 12th 2004 2:56:12 pm

Thanks for the info. Any ideas on where to find a pattern for creating latex stockings?

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Sewing pvc

I'm new to sewing pvc fabric, and I'm having some trouble hemming the skirts that I've made. I keep getting like a ripple in the hem. Like the fabric is twisting or something. Can someone recommend to me a method to keep this...

guest, October 26th 2005 4:59:47 pm

I also use paper/tissue - it is excellent! I get other sewers shaking their heads but if it works!! I like the...

guest, January 3rd 2005 3:26:55 pm

The Best method I found for hemming or even sewing with PVS is to use tissue paper as an intermeadiary as someone...

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vinyl fabric backing

I wanted to know what the different types of backing come on vinyl fabric. So far I have seen the flocking on table cloth like vinyl, and then the typical mesh like backing seen on vinyl clothing.

guest, August 20th 2004 2:17:27 pm

I know of 3 types of vinyl fabric backing: the white flocking you mentioned on the table-clothe vinyl, polyester...

guest, August 11th 2004 2:27:47 pm

What you are looking for is called patent vinyl. Unlike pvc fabric, it is a little bit thicker and has not...

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Hot weld latex sheeting

I was wondering if anybody out there had any experience hot welding latex or rubber sheeting? I assume that if this could be done correctly it would be much stronger than a bond done with an adhesive. Also, please let me know...

AmbrosiaM, March 24th 2022 8:28:44 pm

My experiments all failed miserable (with latex bonding). I'm trying to learn the right ways now. It's difficult...

latexgood, October 17th 2014 1:46:04 pm

Yeah I'd Just Glue Latex Together, Instead Of Trying To "Hot Weld" it.

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Zippers for Latex?

I am planning on inserting a zipper on my latex clothing. I wonder if there are some specific zippers that I should use. If special types of zippers are needed, where can I buy them?

guest, March 17th 2005 2:19:53 pm

I've been told to avoid metal zippers as they will discolor the lighter colored latexes. I've seen them on...

guest, August 3rd 2004 11:17:46 am

Special zippers are not required for use with latex. You can use any kind that you like. Some people have a...

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