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newbie

latex catsuits patterns

Hi all . There is not a lot of basic information about creating cat suits on the web for beginners.  I have several questions. How can on measure himself  for the measurements? I have no one to measure me.  and...

Richard, June 9th 2011 5:18:23 pm

www.stretchy.org There is video and pics of the process of catsuit making here. Hope this helps

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newbie

1-fitting, 2-curling

Hi ~ I have two beginner questions:   (1) How do you fit a piece before gluing it if you can’t (obviously) pin it together to try it on? (2) Is the seam curling, caused by the solvent glue, permanent so it always...

Ci, April 20th 2011 12:05:39 pm

Thank you for the help! The lycra is a *fantastic* idea for fitting and it\'s great to know about the curling not...

Michael, April 20th 2011 8:48:41 am

You can\'t fit a latex garment using latex.  If you need to perform a fitting you would need to do it in a...

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newbie

Zipper End Troubles

Has anyone had troubles gluing the bottom end of a separating zipper ? Say you wanted to make a vest with a front zipper that fully opens the garment. All the separating zippers I worked with had their bottom part of the fabric...

Michael, April 20th 2011 9:03:22 am

I've had similar problems and the best way I've found to solve it is to use a tiny bit of either super glue or an...

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newbie

what mm to use on tank style form fitting summer dress

I am a beginner and would like to know what mm thickness of latex to use for tank style form fitting summer dresses such as Katy Perry's with the palm tree on it and a few others of hers.  Thanks for your input!

Chloe, October 4th 2013 10:37:09 pm

Ditto on Mike's comment.  I started out with .20mm latex and got so frustrated with it that I didn't try...

Michael, April 20th 2011 9:07:45 am

I'd recommend anything from .30mm to .50mm.  As a beginner you'll find the thicker gauge latex easier to work...

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newbie

crystal clear latex

I am looking for some crystal clear .20mm or .30mm latex with no amber tint at all. Literally as clear as glass like transparent bra straps and things of that nature. Does anyone know if the material that MJTrends sells is...

Ry, February 17th 2011 9:25:02 pm

The transparent latex has an amber tint to it.  You cannot purchase latex that does not have that tint, as...

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