-----PATTERNS & PATTERN-MAKING-----

[glamourpoodle]

I've found some great patterns in the sewing stores. They have many books of patterns to look through, and they have most of them in stock. I have had good luck with the patterns meant for tight fitting spandex. They have all kinds of choices including catsuits. I add about 1/4" to the seem allowance for gluing.
'omega_ltx

Yes, there are lots of unitard and catsuit patterns sold by mainstream pattern companies for lycra/spandex, some in men's sizes. They can be bought over the internet. I didnt realise they could be used for latex - thanx! (Hmmmn - I wonder if it would be possible to make something like a sewing machine that instead sticks two pieces of latex together?)

This makes me think of a rubber/spandex fusion - but I suppose it would be very difficult to fix latex and spandex together.

I was searching the internet for a fabric similar to that worn by Julie Meyerson's Catwoman recently and I came across "stretch vinyl" - its shiny and it stretches. Has anyone got any experience of it pleaz?

I once saw a photo of a woman at a party wearing a sleevless lycra unitard that had a long see-through panel at the sides going from ankle to shoulder - showing that she was not wearing any bra or knickers. I also remember a photo of a catsuit that had, instead of the see-through panels, something like extremely long shoelaces laced through eyes. This makes me wonder if it would be possible to use a nylon mesh for the panels. It would be daring, use less latex, and also allow for ventilation. I suppose the ultimate could be to have latex at the front, and just lacing or mesh at the back.

So in other words, what other materials apart from latex itself, could be fixed to latex?

Regarding making cloth boots, the little I've been able to find out on the internet from costuming forums suggests making patterns by tracing the panel shapes in existing boots with paper (I suppose old boots could be unstitched and the panel shapes traced), and using the simple soles removed from cheap slippers fixed to the uppers with lots of small stitches. Since it is possible to buy vinyl or 'pleather' fabrics of various kinds, then they could look OK.

[Spirit]

Glamourpoodle, yes I have made many items out of two way stretch PVC, anything I can help you with just ask.

It is less forgiving that latex and takes more tome to assemble, never the less is very nice made up, depending on you machine sewing skills, also always hand tak all panels before sewing for it is inclined to shift, get your panels out of align.

The Metalics loose their metalic look very quickly, so suggest you stay away from them, if you want I can E-Mail pictures of ones I wore to the Tampa Florida Fet Con.

So contact me if you need help. Hugs.

[glamourpoodle]

I have seen both 2-way and 4-way strech vinyll available for sale. Is their any reason not to use the 4-way?

How strong is it compared with ordinary fabric please? Do the seams etc rip? Thanx.

[Spirit]

Only use the 4 way material and you have to use strong cotton plus double sew every seam.

I also always had my suits double thick like" the milk shakes" for I liked the suit to be tight, this way you can also hide the zip between layers.

Good sewing.

[l8x101]

Hi all,

Does anyone have a neck corset pattern or any suggestions on how to create one?

I'm thinking along the lines of a posture collar or maybe a bit smaller, shaped over the shoulders and under the jawline. I've tried cutting from one piece of latex but it's just not form-fitting enough.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

L8x101

[slipperyskin]

I would take a shot at making a plastic wrap and tape moulding (as has been suggested alsewhere on this site for socks) of your neck, upper chest and chin. First cover more area than necessary in plastic wrap, then carefully cover the wrap with duct tape (don't wrap it tight and strangle yourself...I'm starting to sound like a lawyer). This moulding can then act as a pettern that can be transferred to latex sheeting. To make a good-fitting neck corset you'll need to use many hourglass-shaped pieces glued together. As an example, check out the red and black corsellete mask on the Rubber's Finest website:
http://www.rubbersfinest.com/english/sites/start.htm

slippery

[l8x101]

Thanks Slippery,


I have used the tape method before, but I suspect it might be tricky to mark out the shape over the shoulders and the back of my own neck. Tricky but maybe not impossible; I'll give it a try anyway.

Is there a pattern makers technique to create the hourglass shapes or is it just an artistic, freehand kind of thing. I've made corsets before but I've never had to create my own pattern.


Rubbersfinest - impressive stuff!


Cheers,
L8x101

[Claustrophilia]

I was able to do the back of my neck pretty easily, any further down would be tricky. There's a whole tutorial here: http://rubberyfun.com/old_index.php?PageID=8

[Zennor]

Hi All.I use pattern maker software for making , adapting and designing patterns for latex garments.

I have Patternmaker on trial at the moment and am quite impressed. I was thinking that the Deluxe Editor version is all I need rather than the Professinal Studio (which is quite pricey).

Can you tell me which version you are using? Also have you used or adapted any pre-done software patterns or just made your own as you described?

[xavierrai]

Is there a pattern makers technique to create the hourglass shapes or is it just an artistic, freehand kind of thing. I've made corsets before but I've never had to create my own pattern.

i don't believe that theres a 'pattern makers technique' for necks, but the shapes are a combination of things.... once you get the shape of the neck on paper/fabric to lay the way you want to (either draping on yourself or someone else) then seaming and shaping the top and bottom are a matter of art