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Making corsets with PVC or Vinyl

Posted by guest on: Dec 12th 2004 5:05:12 am

Hello! I have a question about corset making in PVC or Vinyl. I have been reading here of the differences in PVC and Vinyl materials. I read someone's post about making a corset in patent vinyl because it does not...

guest, May 11th 2007 5:53:11 am

Another method to try. When making corsets with 2-way stretch pvc use medium weight iron on fusible interfacing on...

guest, July 26th 2006 5:14:48 pm

I've made several corsets out of vinyl and PVC. I've always used a stronger material on the inside (satin, leather...

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What is the difference between patent, PVC and vinyl?

Posted by guest on: Nov 22nd 2004 9:47:02 am

Greetings! I know this subject has kind of been covered in the forum before, but I need more clarification. What is the difference between patent, PVC and vinyl? Further, is patent the same thing as patent leather?...

guest, November 22nd 2004 12:44:25 pm

If you want to get technical, websters defines them as the following: Patent Leather: Black leather finished to a...

guest, November 22nd 2004 12:36:44 pm

It's my understanding that patent leather and patent vinyl are the same. PVC is actually a subgroup of vinyl. ...

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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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