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Posted by Juno on January 15, 2007, 3:06 pm
Seth wrote:
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> I really don't want to rely on someone else to make my gear for me
> anymore so having Penny make it would be no different than having
> someone who only makes professional wrestling gear do it. I have talked
> to several people that sew alot and they told me that it won't be as
> hard as I think and that they can help me. They thought finding the
> fabric would be hard but that is the easy part. I was told I don't need
> a serger unless I plan on making alot of gear and that it is easier to
> learn on a sewing machines. I was also told how to create my own
> patterns from existing gear I have so I should be in good shape. Now
> all I need to do is get the basics I need, get some material and good
> thread (Guutermann) and it is a matter of trial and error and
> practicing. Like I said, for now I just want to make stuff for myself
> and not for the everyone in the wrestling business.
>
Penny is willing to help someone who wants to make gear for themselves.
Don't be afraid to ask her for guidance. As Sally has said she's is a
fount of knowledge.
Juno
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Posted by Seth on January 16, 2007, 9:52 am
Well I guess I will make my own patterns for the time being and get a
book as well as help from local people on making and sewing the
garment. There are 2 experienced people that are willing to help teach
me. Right now, I am only going to make singlets and possible a nice
ring robe. Maybe down the road I can get into other designs of gear but
for now I will try and keep it as simple as possible. I may also pick
up a book on sewing stretch fabrics and go from there.
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Posted by Elizabeth Young on January 16, 2007, 4:04 pm
Seth wrote:
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>I have talked
> to several people that sew alot and they told me that it won't be as
> hard as I think and that they can help me. They thought finding the
> fabric would be hard but that is the easy part.
Make sure the fabric you buy is of a sufficiently good quality that you
will be happy with the results.
liz young
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Posted by Seth on January 17, 2007, 8:44 am
www.stretchhouse.com
Most gear makers use the jumbo spandex, stretch velvet, and PVC stretch
material. Some of the older gear makers use only 100% Heavyweight
Nylon. I have also used 100% Polyester to have masks made since it is
softer than Nylon. I only use that material when I want it to have a
dull finish without a sheen. I normally purchase the material from a
contact I have then send it to the mask or gear maker and have them
make the garment for me. They tell me they have no idea where I am
getting it that material from and often want to know. I told them I
would trade my secret for their secrets on making gear. Still no offers
ha ha!
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Posted by Joy on January 21, 2007, 11:48 pm
Kwik-Sew's Swim and Action Wear by Kerstin Martnesson has good information
on sewing with stretch material and adjusting patterns for fitted exercise
garments. Of course the patterns are sized for women, but this information
plus your existing gear as a pattern should be good.
The most important thing to keep in mind while sewing stretch fabrics it to
make sure you are not stretching the material as you sew. Use some scraps
of material and practice. If the seam looks wavy, one or both layers got
stretched as you sewed the seam.
Joy
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>I have been a pro wrestler for the past 10 years and have decided
> rather than relying on others to make my gear (costumes) for me, I
> would like to make my own.
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> anymore so having Penny make it would be no different than having
> someone who only makes professional wrestling gear do it. I have talked
> to several people that sew alot and they told me that it won't be as
> hard as I think and that they can help me. They thought finding the
> fabric would be hard but that is the easy part. I was told I don't need
> a serger unless I plan on making alot of gear and that it is easier to
> learn on a sewing machines. I was also told how to create my own
> patterns from existing gear I have so I should be in good shape. Now
> all I need to do is get the basics I need, get some material and good
> thread (Guutermann) and it is a matter of trial and error and
> practicing. Like I said, for now I just want to make stuff for myself
> and not for the everyone in the wrestling business.
>