Started my Boots

[norcalscout]

Hey everyone, I picked up some glossy vinyl at Joanne fabrics the other day. I saw their marine vinyl but I also saw this glossy vinyl that almost matches the look of the pvc armor molds so I chose the gloss. Ill update this thread when I am done with the boots. I know its probably not screen accurate but we will see how they turn out.

 

[Dart]

Good luck with the vinyl. How thin is that stuff? Asking because you'll need to stretch it over the toe of your boot completely (ie. no cuts at the laces). If you haven't already, I'd heat the vinyl up and give it a bit more of a stretching at the laces.

 

As for whether it'll be approved or not, it's really up to your GML.

[4505Marcel]

Agreed your going to need to stretch them alot more mate, I normally stretch and leave for a few hours then repeat. I use a heat gun to warm the vynil while stretching, sometimes I repeat the process half a dozen times, but then again some go on the second stretch.

You will always get a loose bit between the laces in the recess but it will be tight each side of the laces and across the top when right

[Dart]

Just don't stretch it too tightly across the laces or you'll make it difficult to slide your foot into your boot.

[TB-5027]

Just don't stretch it too tightly across the laces or you'll make it difficult to slide your foot into your boot.

That's true. I'm glad I tested the fit before cutting the toe part because I had stretched it way too tightly.

[norcalscout]

Good luck with the vinyl. How thin is that stuff? Asking because you'll need to stretch it over the toe of your boot completely (ie. no cuts at the laces). If you haven't already, I'd heat the vinyl up and give it a bit more of a stretching at the laces.

 

As for whether it'll be approved or not, it's really up to your GML.

The vinyl is no thicker than the marine vinyl and when heated it's pretty flexible. I'm mainly working the boots on the weekend so I should have another update soon. I have all the other pieces ready to put together but am wondering what type of glue/adhesive everyone prefers. I currently have e6000 and 3m

[4505Marcel]

E6000 is what I use, awesome stuff.

[CROW62]

Hey Vince, show us your progress, the first pic showed a good start.

Giovanni

[norcalscout]

Here is a quick update I am currently stretching the 2nd boot but I think I need to use a larger piece of vinyl since in the boot tutorial it shows the vinyl ending around the rear heel. I can always make 2 sets of boots

 

 

[Witness]

Your vinyl should run as high as the third lace hole from the top and as far back as the heal section where the seam meets to sole.

[norcalscout]

OK one boot is done. I think it came out pretty good. Big thanks to the boot tutorial and everyone on the boards. One more to go and then just have to wait on the KS helmet. The only issue I have with this vinyl is that it is pretty hard to sew due to the fact that since its glossy it tends to get stuck on the sewing machine at times. I think a thin piece of transparency paper or thin fabric which tears easy would help with that. I think the second boot might come out a little better since I usually get better with practice.

 

[Witness]

I put my vinyl in the freezer at stageas during sewing. This keeps it from sticking to the feeder feet.

[norcalscout]

I put my vinyl in the freezer at stageas during sewing. This keeps it from sticking to the feeder feet.

Sounds like a good idea. I think on this glossy stuff I could probably even use some soapy water with a spray bottle to make it slick to guide it through.