Manuals largely concentrate on providing instructions on how to work with latex and how to produce made to measure blocks and patterns.
Blocks (also known as slopers in the USA) look like patterns but they are not. Blocks represent regions of the body such as the head, the upper torso, the arms, the hands. the lower torso, the legs, the feet. By combining blocks together, altering, adapting, modifying them we produce patterns for garments.
Patterns are the templates we use to produce garments and as such include things like seam allowances, zipper placements, pocket locations, reinforecement regions and instructions for piecing.
You can find more extensive descriptions about the individual manuals, patterns and blocks by clicking on the various categories in the above dropdown menus.
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Working with Latex pdf pattern manual
Working with Latex is a manual specifically designed for people new to working with the material. It comes with over 20 patterns taking you through a series of projects. Links to video tutorials are also provided inside the manual.
Pages 533
File size 1.23GB
Medical Mask pdf pattern
Latex Medical mask pdf pattern with construction instructions.
A simple project for beginners.
This pattern is also available in the Working with Latex pdf pattern manual.
9 pages
file size 15MB
Fingerless Gloves pdf pattern manual
Two patterns for fingerless gloves. Wrist and opera length.
Patterns come in 9 different sizes. Suitable for 0.33mm-0.45mm latex sheeting.
Construction instructions also provided.
This pattern is also available in the Working with Latex pdf pattern manual.
30 pages
file size 60MB
Facial Wrap pdf pattern manual
A Facial Wrap is essentially a hood without its neck and crown. Not only is it pretty cool but also perfect for beginners not quite ready to tackle a full hood.
4 different patterns - Full Enclosure, Open Face, Mirror Face and Skull all in 3 different sizes S, M and L fitting head circumferences from 55cm to 65cm
Suitable for 0.33mm to 0.45mm latex sheeting
Construction instructions also included.
This pattern is also available in the Working with Latex pdf manual.
19 pages
file size 26MB
My First Latex Leggings pdf pattern manual
This manual comes with leggings patterns for both male and female sizes.
8 sizes for each.
Recommended latex sheeting 0.33mm to 0.45mm.
Alongside the pattern and how to construct them, instructions are also provided for how to draft your own made to measure pattern in a couple of different types of fit.
110 pages
file size 50MB
Eyepatch and Blindfold pdf pattern
Eyepatch and blindfold patterns for latex sheeting with full instructions for their making.
Recommended latex sheeting 0.33mm to 0.45mm.
Also suitable for 1.05mm
These patterns can also be found in the Working with Latex pdf manual
18 pages
file size 41.6MB
The Respirator
Pdf pattern for a respirator with instructions on how to make.
A project that can test ones skills.
Materials required
latex sheeting - 0.33-0.50mm approx. 50cmx95cm
latex trim - 1 strip 5mmx95cm
latex trim - 1 strip 2cmx95cm
snap fasteners - 8 female ports with their pins and 12 male ports with their pins
optional choice for straps - 2 buckles (this removes 4 male ports)
Tools on top of the normal
hole punch and snap fastener press
This pattern can also be found in the Working with Latex pdf manual
pages 34
file size 80MB
Skintight Vest
Pdf pattern for a male skintight vest top.
Comes in 9 sizes starting from 88cm to 126cm chest circumference
Ideal for beginners.
suitable for latex sheeting 0.35mm to 0.45mm
approximate amount of sheeting needed 110cm by 95cm
This pattern can also be found in the Working with Latex pdf manual.
pages 22
file size 21.5MB
Skintight Tube Dress pdf pattern
Tube dress with princess seams pdf pattern, construction instructions and 11 video tutorials including the incorporation of zippers
Comes in 9 sizes
from bust 76cm, waist 60cm, hip 84cm
to bust 110cm, waist 94cm, hip 122cm
Instructions for altering the pattern to become more made to measure
including options for 3 different types of collar - Peter Pan, Eton and Mandarin, cap sleeves and suggested embellishments as well as altering the hem height.
Ideal for 0.33mm to 0.45mm latex sheeting
This pattern can also be found in the Working with Latex pdf manual
over 2 hours worth of video
Pages 89
File size 260MB
Hood 001 - pdf pattern
Pdf pattern for a latex hood in the skullcap design.
Suitable for head circumference between 56cm-60cm
Full pattern templates and illustrated instructions for construction
Suitable rubber sheeting gauge between 0.33mm to 0.45mm
pages 17
file size 86.5MB
Hood 002 - pdf pattern
Pdf pattern for the heart faced hood.
Suitable head circumference between 58cm to 60cm
Full pattern templates and illustrated instructions for construction
Suitable gauge of rubber sheeting between 0.33mm and 0.45mm
pages 18
file size 42.7MB
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Bathing Cap Pattern
Latex Bathing Cap Pattern
2 styles of fit
classic aviation style helmet with neck strap and
striped bathing cap style with neck strap
5 pattern sizes from a 46cm (18") to 67cm (26.5") head circumference
Two types of neck strap styles available - pull-on and snap fastener with instructions for altering the pattern for a belt and buckle system
Instructions for how to make both hood styles are provided
Ideal latex thickness 0.33mm to 0.50mm - further instructions for using thicker latex is provided
Size - 65 pages - 387MB pdf file
Circle Skirt pdf Pattern
Circle Skirt Pattern for latex garment making
13 sizes based on the waist circumference
60cm (23.5") to 108cm (42.5")
Depth of the skirt from the waist to just below the top of the thighs
Instructions for how to shorten and lengthen the skirt are provided
Instructions for construction are provided.
The Hood - Book 1 pdf copy
The first pdf manual on how to draft and construct a made-to-measure hood.
192 pages
approx. 325MB download
The Hood - Book 2 pdf manual
An extensive exploration into how to draft a hood pattern to you own measurements and alter the design to produce countless styles.
602 pages
1.8GB file size
The Hood Books 1 & 2 pdf manuals
Both Hood manuals at a discounted price.
Links provided to each individual manual.
Extra links provided to German translated versions.
Combined page count 794
Combined file size approx. just over 2GB
The Compendium of Rubber Garment Making
The Compendium of Rubber Garment Making
Pages 668
File size 1.15GB
The Compendium and Working with Latex pdf manuals
The Compendium of Rubber Garment Making and Working with Latex pdf manuals at a combined discounted price.
Combined pages 1221
Approximate combined file size 2.38GB
The Male Catsuit
The Male Catsuit pdf manual
Concise instructions for drafting a few different variations of a made to measure male catsuit with instructions on how to construct.
120 pages
file size 401.5MB
The Shirt pdf manual
The Shirt pdf manual
Instructions on the drafting of made to measure casual, classic and tailored shirt patterns and their stylistic alteration to produces hundreds of variations.
Construction instructions also provided.
134 pages
file size 130MB
The Female Catsuit pdf manual
The Female Catsuit pdf manual is an extensive exploration into the drafting of made to measure female catsuits, their different types of fit and stylistic designs.
Comes in two versions, with or without bookmarks. With bookmarks allows for the easier navigation around chapters. Without allows the manual to be used on mobile devices. A German translation with bookmarks link is also provided.
A free 140 page supplement also comes with the manual.
557 pages
file size 3.16GB
Beret pdf manual
A manual on how to make a made to measure beret out of latex.
Instructions for how to draft a beret, alter its design, convert it into a pattern and use the templates for constructing it.
Pages 22
File size
Stockings, Suspenders, Tights & Socks
A 287 page pdf manual on how to draft made-to-measure hosiery - socks, stockings, tights (pantyhose) and accessories such as suspender belts and garters.
The manual takes you step by step from taking measurements to drafting the blocks for the lower torso region of the body, the legs and the feet, to altering them for the kind of garment we want to style, to converting them into a pattern and how we might construct our garment.
The size of the pdf file is 2GB
Latex Underwear - vol.1 - Bottoms
This 800 page manual is volume 1 of 3 manuals that will be released on how to draft made to measure patterns for latex underwear. This first manual addressing briefs, knickers, girdles, shorts, trunks etc.
It is a stand alone manual that does not require you to have the other two volumes. The same will stand for volume 2 that will be all about tops from vests to bras.
Vol.3 will require you to have both other volumes as here we combine both tops and bottoms to produce items such as camisoles, playsuits, corsets, basques and wasps etc.
This first manual covers at least 50 different designs of underwear from hot pants to thongs, from French knickers to boxer shorts, from waist high briefs to hipster briefs.
We explore the more familiar simple fitting designs as well as the les familiar more involved shape fitting varieties in which cups, similar to those for breasts, are included for the buttock cheeks. We also explore different shaping methods for the male genitalia. And yes, be warned, this manual does contain illustrations of genitalia. Chambers are also explored that permit for air inflated, liquid dilated and stuffed padding regions to be included in our designs.
Several projects are used to demonstrate various construction techniques.
The size of the file for downloading is 5GB
The manual comes with side menu contents for easy and instant navigation.
Downloading the manual to smart phones etc is not recommended.
Block Size A
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size A
Bust 76cm
Waist 60cm
Hip 85cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 40 pages - file size 84MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 7.3MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size B
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size B
Bust 80cm
Waist 63cm
Hip 89cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 43 pages - file size 92MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 7.9MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size C
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size C
Bust 85cm
Waist 67cm
Hip 93cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 50 pages - file size 89MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 8.3MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size D
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size D
Bust 89cm
Waist 71cm
Hip 97cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 50 pages - file size 100MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 8.4MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size E
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size E
Bust 94cm
Waist 74cm
Hip 102cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 51 pages - file size 81.2MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 9MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size F
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size F
Bust 98cm
Waist 78cm
Hip 106cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 53 pages - file size 89MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 10.7MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size G
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size G
Bust 103cm
Waist 81cm
Hip 111cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 58 pages - file size 107.6MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 9.9MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size H
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size H
Bust 107cm
Waist 85cm
Hip 115cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 58 pages - file size 118.5MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 10.1MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size I
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size I
Bust 112cm
Waist 88cm
Hip 119cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 59 pages - file size 104.5MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 10.3MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size J
Female Simple and Essential Fit Blocks covering the upper torso, lower torso, legs and arms graded across 9 different gauges of rubber sheeting from 0.20mm to 1.05mm
Size J
Bust 116cm
Waist 91cm
Hip 123cm
Four pdf files are included -
Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 63 pages - file size 116MB
Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 10.4MB
Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB
Block Size K
Size K
Bust 120cm
Waist 95cm
Hip 127cm
Four pdf files are included -
- Blocks segmented into A4 sheets - 63 pages - file size 123MB
- Overall Blocks for printing on whatever size paper your printer uses - 1 sheet - file size 10.7MB
- Manual - 217 pages - file size 2GB
- Printing Instructions - 4 pages - file size 20MB