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Tips for sewing on vinyl fabric

Posted by Chloe on: Feb 18th 2021 4:16:40 pm

If you don't want to use MJTrends silicone lubricant (https://mjtrends.com/categories-Latex-Shine,Notions) you can use food grade silicone spray, the type used in meat slicers and grinders:...

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Coat I made for my wife

Posted by jmb_62 on: Jan 23rd 2021 10:46:44 pm

Used 0.65 patent vinyl, heavily modified sewing pattern Simplicity 4084. And many ideas from Pinterest. Very pleased with result.And, made a fun Santa hat with some of the leftovers.  :-)

shinyskintight, January 7th 2022 6:10:26 pm

WOW! That is amazing!  Great job! 👏👏👏

CarolGray, September 21st 2021 4:26:16 am

Hi, wow that coat is gorgeous, you are so good!!!!

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apprentice

EYELET / GROMMETS WITH LATEX

Posted by pagetmillard on: Jan 21st 2021 9:56:46 pm

Hello,I saw a few questions on here about using eyelets / grommets with latex, I have experimented a little bit with this, but every time I use a grommet with latex at least one hole rips a little bit and the whole piece is...

JP, August 4th 2021 6:46:58 pm

For quality stainless grommets, I use C S Osborne, a high quality industrial grommet manufacturer.  They're...

pollysuperstar, July 20th 2021 4:36:56 pm

Soak the cotton tape in rubber cement then hang the strip to dry completely. Then sandwich it between two layers...

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newbie

Latex and Eyelets help!

Posted by sevvven on: Jan 9th 2021 7:51:47 am

Hi!I've been adding eyelets to my pieces, but because they are made of brass they stain the latex. I can't find any stainless steal eyelets anywhere... wondering if there's another suggestion or a way round this problem??I really...

pagetmillard, January 22nd 2021 10:58:27 am

Hi!Thank you so much for both suggestions - Have you tried the eyelets from Mj? They look sturdy enough, but...

Chloe, January 22nd 2021 9:22:38 am

Not sure if you're aware, but MJTrends offers non-brass...

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apprentice

Latex Adhesive

Posted by Timdaytemp on: Nov 9th 2020 11:04:00 am

Hi,I have been using the latex adhesive from MJ Trends and simply cannot get it to stick they way it should. I have used alcohol to clean the surface prior to sticking. Have rolled it properly, allowed it to cure etc. I have even...

pollysuperstar, July 20th 2021 4:39:30 pm

You don't use alcohol to clean it you need to use a heptane solvent, AKA rubber cement thinners.

Chloe, November 9th 2020 12:07:50 pm

Hi Tim,Can you share photos of your seams that came apart?  That might shed some light on what is...

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