In this video, I’ll show you how to glue straight and curved seams.
In the video I already cleaned the seams with mineral spirit and applied the glue.
Tutorials and how to February 5th 2009
In this video, I’ll show you how to glue straight and curved seams.
In the video I already cleaned the seams with mineral spirit and applied the glue.
February 6th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Some time ago I used to provide a repair and customising service for latex clothing, I was self taught so I’m finding your website fascinating, especially how I seemed to have come to similar solutions to yours.
One difference I am noticing though is that when I glued straight seams I found it easier to control the latex by fixing standard masking tape onto the reverse of each piece.
This stopped the rubber from buckling when the glue was applied and also prevented the latex pieces from unevenly stretching when being applied.
As for the fixing of curved seams, I found it useful to make myself a former (usually from tightly rolled towels tied into an old pillowcase) which gave me a selection of contoured surfaces on which to glue.
The key, I found, to succesfully working with latex is being able to control the material at all times in order to prevent uneven seams an wasted material.
February 9th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Fascinating! Looks like there’s a lot of practice involved.
February 17th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
I’d also like to raise another point. I made my first piece of latex clothing last week thanks to these tutorials. However, when making it I didn’t realise how little pressure I needed to apply to the seam when creating it. By pressing the seam as I was creating it I caused bumps in my latex. After re watching the tutorial vids I just wanted to point out how little you touch the seam until it is constructed. It’s not something I would have even noticed had someone not told me what was causing the bumps. I think this is an important piece of advice for any newbie!!
March 29th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Greetings from Colorado USA
Hi there Latex Kitty, I have just across this incredible website. I am very excited to be part of your Latex community here at Making Latex Clothing Dot Com. I cannot wait to start learning how to make Latex clothing here at your Latex community. Take care KEVIN In Colorado USA
August 2nd, 2009 at %I:%M %p
gee my latex curls way more ,it just like a live thing never seen it go so smooth like you do, you real good dere .
September 17th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Hi Latex Kitty,
I’ve just started experimenting with making latex garment, thanks a lot for your site, it’s great!
I do find myself in some trouble though, having problems getting the seams to attach and form a strong bond. I’m using a Casco glue S9 Super 3831, and it says on the product sheet that it should be good for natural latex. Am I using the wrong glue, or what am I doing wrong? I try to be very thourough and do exactly as you show in your video, but even after 24 h I can tear the seams apart. That shouldn’t happen, should it? Very greatful if you or other vistors here could give me some directions.
February 18th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
hi, im glad to find your site, I have seen other people working with latex, and notice they had ACETONE as one of their work materials, please can some one tell me what this was being used for ?
thanks
November 8th, 2011 at %I:%M %p
You don’t describe your technique with words, but you illustrate so clearly with your hands (and camera) that you don’t need to say anything. Very well done! Thank you.