Making Latex Clothes Beginners Short Course

About this course

The course introduces the processes used to construct latex clothing, from tracing a pattern and cutting the material to applying glue and bonding seams. Participants make a simple garment, such as a pencil skirt, crop top, dress, T-shirt, vest or shorts. Depending on individual ability, the work may also cover hemming, trims, edging, appliqué and inserting zips. Teaching centres on demonstrations and guided garment-making activities, with the techniques applied directly to an individual project.

What you'll learn

• Trace a pattern for a simple latex garment
• Cut latex accurately according to a pattern
• Apply glue and bond latex seams
• Construct a simple latex garment
• Use techniques including hemming, edging, appliqué or zip insertion where appropriate

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginner-level learners interested in making latex garments. Previous clothesmaking experience is described as an advantage, but the source does not state that it is required. Participants work on an individual garment while learning through guided practical activities.

• Suitable for learners at beginner level
• Previous clothesmaking experience may be useful
• Participants make an individual simple garment