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seams / finishing

Posted by guest on: Oct 21st 2004 12:04:00 am

I was thinking of making a halloween costume with PVC but before I bought the fabric I'm wondering how difficult the project will be. Besides the heavier needle and teflon presser foot, are there any other factors to consider?...

guest, October 24th 2004 11:45:32 am

Yes, I serge all the seams that I do and it turns out very well. You may want a slightly heavier duty needle for...

guest, October 23rd 2004 3:46:24 am

Can you serge seams on PVC ? How does it turn out if so ? thanks

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Using a pleat on vinyl

Posted by guest on: Oct 11th 2004 2:41:01 pm

I'm debating whether or not to use pleats in a skirt I'm making out of pvc fabric. I want to get a good fit, and I figured that using pleats make for a better fit, but I don't know how vinyl will respond to a pleat. Can anyone...

scarletonthetile, May 3rd 2014 9:22:33 pm

I am currently trying to pleat vinyl, and so far it is working!

guest, October 11th 2004 2:44:15 pm

I think you are referring to darts, not pleats. The key is to make sure that when you are sewing to the end of...

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Metallic-Look PVC

Posted by guest on: Sep 22nd 2004 9:41:24 pm

Searching and searching for metallic looking PVC to sew with... I know I've seen clothes made out of "Candy Apple Red" PVC at Lip Service... That has a metallic quality to it... I've also seen pants mad out of blue metallic...

guest, October 1st 2004 11:04:13 pm

You should look into trying to go to a fabric trade show. Do a search on google. That's the only place where you...

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Can PVC be creased / folded?

Posted by guest on: Sep 2nd 2004 11:54:37 pm

e.g. the collar on a coat

guest, September 3rd 2004 9:29:32 am

Yes it can be. I have made an entire coat from PVC before (even with a silk liner) and it held up okay. A pain in...

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Childrens fireman costume

Posted by guest on: Aug 27th 2004 3:50:11 pm

Hi, I was wondering if pvc fabric would be appropriate to use for a children's fireman costume?

guest, August 27th 2004 3:52:03 pm

Yes, pvc fabric would be fine for making childrens costumes. It isn't as heavy as the vinyl traditionally used in...

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