FOREWORD9ABOUT THE AUTHOR, AMBER REIJMERS11THIS IS IN THE BOOK...13ALL BEGINNINGS ARE DIFFICULT151. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT LATEX AND DATEX17What is latex?18The differences between latex & synthetic rubber19Latex allergies21Technical information about latex22Latex in combination with other materials26What can you do with liquid latex?27Why is there no 100% white latex?30What is chlorinated latex?31What is dipped latex?33What is datex? How do you make clothes out of it?352. WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED41Where to buy593. THE MOST IMPORTANT BASIC RULES61Overview of the rules63What can go wrong with latex glue?65Everything about the width and finish of seams and edges684. BASIC TECHNICAL EXERCISES73Theory 74Exercise 1 - How to make a straight seam77Exercise 2 - How to make curves81Exercise 3 - How to make perfect darts83Exercise 4 - How to make princess seams84Exercise 5 - How to make a closure with eyelets86Exercise 6 - How to make a belt with a buckle88Exercise 7 - How to make a custom zipper and how to place it93Exercise 8 - How to make ruffles99Exercise 9 - How to make cute bows105Exercise 10 - How to make neat trims109Exercise 11 - How to make cool patches110Exercise 12 - How to repair a tear113Exercise 13 - How to make a strip with piping1165. EVERYTHING ABOUT SIZES119Theory121What are my latex sizes?123Size chart126Adjust, enlarge/reduce patterns129Tip! Pattern drawing too difficult? Go draping!1316. DRAW YOUR OWN PATTERNS133Exercise 1 - Pattern of a soda can136Exercise 2 - Pattern of abottle of beer 137Exercise 3 - Pattern of an orange141Exercise 4 - Pattern of a skirt145Exercise 5 - Pattern of an upper body159Exercise 6 - Pattern of leggings167Exercise 7 - Pattern of a circle skirt183Exercise 8 - Pattern of puff sleeves1877. TECHNICAL TIPS191How do you place sleeves?193Where do you place the darts?194Where do you place the closures?195How do you cover shoes with latex?1968. NOW YOU WILL REALLY MAKE LATEX CLOTHES YOURSELF201General information203A brief recap of the process...205Pattern 1 - Skirt207Pattern 2 - Top211Pattern 3 - Dress213Pattern 4 - Tank top215Pattern 5 - Cardigan217Pattern 6 - Glove without fingers219Pattern 7 - Women's thong221Pattern 8 - Men's briefs235Pattern 9 - Men's boxers253Pattern 10 - Bralette273Pattern 11 - Bra285Pattern 12 - Baseball cap299Pattern 13 - Underbust corset305Pattern 14 - Mask/hood3259. TOOLS TO HELP YOU DESIGN337Mannequins338Templates to sketch on339Fashion design33910. HOW TO WEAR & TAKE CARE OF LATEX AND DATEX343Clean, dry and store345What can go wrong with latex and datex?347How do you put on latex clothing?35211. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS35512. THE COMMERCIAL SIDE359How do you determine the price of latex clothing?362Discount? Keep your back straight!365How do you sell your latex clothing?366Collaboration with a model and photographer367What better you not do?371Haute couture latex clothing...372THE END!374INSPIRATION377±250 ideas for sleeves, necklines, tops, dresses, skirts, etc.379INDEX402EXTRA! SKETCH TEMPLATES408EXTRA! PATTERNS TO CUT OUT41Practical guide to making your own latex clothing: tips, tricks, and techniques for beginners and designers. Start creating bold, handmade fashion today!Latex clothing is unfortunately expensive. Even too expensive for some people to buy. So, why not just make your own latex clothes yourself? It is fun to do and easier than you think! Anyone can make latex clothes, even if you're not that creative or if you have two left hands or if you've never made clothes before!You will no longer meet someone at a party in exactly the same nice dress or shirt! From now on you can make your own latex clothes yourself. Your size, your design, your color, your taste and your own style! And with this book you will learn the techniques to do so successfully.And if you didn't know... you glue latex with special latex glue... so you don't need a sewing machine, yeah!When writing a book, it is always difficult to meet the needs of all readers. But we have tried to cover as much as possible, and to explain and support it with photos and pictures. What is very logical for one person is very complicated for another.What's in the book?•13 exercises (straight seams, curves, darts, figure seams, closures, straps/belts, zippers, ruffles, bows, trims, appliqués, piping and repairs).•Tips for how to draw basic patterns yourself for a skirt, the upper body, leggings and a circle skirt. And of course tips on how you can easily adjust various patterns yourself.•14 patterns, in case you don't feel like drawing your own patterns. You only have to make them to your own size, and you will of course learn that in this book. Some patterns come in multiple sizes, so extra handy! The patterns in the book are for a: skirt, top, dress, tank top, cardigan, fingerless glove, women's thong, men's briefs, men's boxers, bralette, bra, a baseball cap, underbust corset and finally the pattern of the very popular mask, also called a hood.•And of course lots of extra tips! How to place sleeves, how to make piping, how to make puff sleeves, how to create clothes made of datex, how to put on, clean and maintain latex clothing and much more.•In addition, we discuss frequently asked questions and therefore also what can go wrong.•We also highlight the commercial side, because you may want to start your own company selling your latex clothing, such as how do you calculate the sales price of your self-made latex clothing, how and where can you sell the clothing, and how do you work with models and photographers… and more!•And finally more than 250 ideas for finishes for sleeves, necklines, tops, dresses, skirts, etc.•Extra! At the back of the book there are extra copies of 9 patterns so you can cut them out of the book.Practical guide to making your own latex clothing: tips, tricks, and techniques for beginners and designers. Start creating bold, handmade fashion today!