5 Rules to Follow When Working with Neoprene
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- No. 96
Music by Kevin MacLeod
There are 5 rules you need to know when working with neoprene:
1 - Many sewing machines can't handle neoprene. The material is more like a rubber than a fabric. Because of this, it's a good idea to test your machine on a neoprene swatch before beginning your project. You do not want to cut up your old wetsuit just to find out that you're not able to sew it into anything.
2 - Wetsuit neoprene has a rubber side and a fabric side. When sewing on a machine, the rubbery sides need to be facing each other so that the feed dogs and presser foot only make contact with the fabric side. Otherwise, the rubber will completely stop the material from moving through the machine while sewing.
3 - Neoprene can be very thick. Be aware of this when choosing a needle for your machine. Thin needles will pierce through the material easily but thick needles will be less prone to breaking. Test different needle sizes on swatches before you begin your project to find out what works best for you.
4 - Don't force the material through the machine. If you do, it is extremely likely that you will break a needle. Let the machine do the work. Slight coaxing can be allowed but no forcing.
5 - Use a stretch stitch. Neoprene is stretchy. If you try to use a straight stitch on this material, the stitch will eventually break.
Sewing neoprene can be difficult but you can do it! Take it slow. Have some chocolate. If the project starts causing you stress, put it down, take a breather, and come back to it later. You got this!
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Okay this was an excellent short! Chocolate is the final solution when frustrated sewing.
And when I worked in a custom drapery workroom the most common advice when having trouble w/a project was-put it aside, take a break, then go work the rest of the day on Easy Project, there was always a pile of something needing to be serged or hemmed etc. Start fresh tomorrow and you’ll be amazed that it suddenly works as intended.
That was so motivational, and I don't even want to sew neoprene. 10/10 for the hot tips
You should want to see it after seeing this video
I have to repair diving suit OMG this video amazing. First I will eat dark chocolate and then I will sew it
Helped me out man thanks
Brilliant, thank you :)
brilliant
great video. Add rule to #1: use a walking foot.
Yes definitely if you have one 🙌
I have a straight stitch only Juki industrial walking foot. It won't stretch stitch, but that's not crucial for the application. I'm making a harness for a small dog. No seams, just want to bind the edges. What would you use for binding? Same neoprene? THanks.
Good but not great. You left out a lot and did a diluted version of what is needed.
The needle too, is critical. Heavy duty needle for thick fabric, such as 100/16. All purpose needle is 90/14, finer fabrics use 70/11. The needle should be vinyl fabric type with a non-stick coating to go through rubber and clingy materials.
The presser foot should be changed to a walking foot which has its own feed dog as well. A feed dog is the ribbed gripping surface of the machine under the needle. It grabs the material and pushes it out, creates traction like heavy duty tires.
The machine must be able to handle thicker fabric. Ideally an industrial machine like Sail Rite, or Juki, but vintage Viking Husqvarna machines like the 6030 or 6000 model line can also handle thicker fabric and costs around $200 or less online. I have the 6030 model which is built like a tank mostly metal. I would never trade that for a modern machine with electronic parts and very finicky. I love that 6030!
Do more reading on it folks, there is a lot of technical detail when you use any machine, esp delicate sewing machines.
The type of thread is important too. I would call up a Vacuum and Sewing Center near you and talk to the older techs who work there. They know their stuff and may have a nice Viking machine too.
Great notes. Thanks for the contribution!
I'm interested in making a harness for my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I have a variety of machines, including an industrial walking foot. I'd like to bind the edges-there won't be any seams. Can I use neoprene strips for binding, like quilters use cotton for binding? I have 50+ years sewing experience. Thanks.
😁 Ill go with glue
Any suggestions on how to cut rolls of neoprene fabric into strips, cutting through the whole roll at a time? Thanks
Thanks for the question! I personally would use a cutting mat, a straight edge (like a ruler) and a rolling cutter.
What stitch would be better for garment construction using neoprene, a flatlock or a zig zag stitch? Thank you!!
Refer to the suit- it likely has a stitch as example.
If you have the ability to do a flatlock stitch, I would do that one. Definitely use a stitch that has the ability to stretch.
Question: do you have any tricks for getting the stitch holes out of neoprene if you remove the stitches?
That one is tricky because the holes in the rubber won’t go away.
Aquaseal SR?
you could try heating the rubber up like with a hair dryer
How can I loosen the neoprene fabric?
harro! looking for advice, can a normal sewing machine handle neoprene fabric? or does it need to be heavy duty?
Yes it does unless you want to waste a tonne of needles fabric and time! Singer 4423 HD is my one, top marks I love it!
Where do you recommend to get neoprene?
If I were to look for new neoprene, I would search online and compare prices.
@@HallingAdventures ok thanks
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Lol sorry I am not being sarcastic I genuinely found that really funny!
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@@kuggacouragegx6093 Question was "where should I buy Neoprene", answer was "from the internet"!