Can you Sew Onto a Latex Mask - Help
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Doh2
Sr Member
I have the Sinister Studio Leatherface, and it's actually different pieces of latex sewn together. The thread is pretty thick.
rosHG1989
New Member
Thank you!
smithjohnj
Sr Member
You may need to increase the stitch length if you are using a sewing machine. Having too many holes close together can perforate the material and cause it to rip too easily under stress. Also you may need to loosen the thread tensioning so the thread is not pulling too tight and also cutting through the material. If you are sewing by hand you can make these adjustments manually.
rosHG1989
New Member
Hi, thanks I’ll bear that in mind. I was going to sew by hand. I just want the look of stitches on a mask I bought and am customising, i’m not actually sewing two pieces together.
You'll be fine, just don't over-taut your stitching. I hand-stitched sutures onto a latex without any problems, I was working with a larger leather needle and fake sinew.
On mine I had an idea of the stitch layout I wanted, so I went through with a dry-erase marker and dotted all of my points on the mask as a guide. After hand stitching, the marks rubbed out with a cloth. If you do this, of course test the marker on an inconspicuous spot first, but mine wiped back off easily (might have used a spray of water or two as well).
On mine I had an idea of the stitch layout I wanted, so I went through with a dry-erase marker and dotted all of my points on the mask as a guide. After hand stitching, the marks rubbed out with a cloth. If you do this, of course test the marker on an inconspicuous spot first, but mine wiped back off easily (might have used a spray of water or two as well).
montysaurus
Well-Known Member
You can also put strips of cloth on the backside. Sewing through the strips will reinforce the area to prevent the latex from ripping.
