Silk screened body suits

[smonte00]

Hi all. Does anyone still make silk screened body suits? I was looking for a Captain America. I never liked the mego version and I don't really want to do all the sewing of the sleeves and stripes.

Thanks,
Steve

[Capt_Amego]

Hey, I've been screen printing suits. here's a link to a Cap Suit I did, I also made a version in lighter blue with sleeves that were a little longer. I know some others do them too. Check out my gallery for some of my customs that I silk screen printed.

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/files/7/5/6/2/captainamericapic.jpg

[smonte00]

Those look pretty awesome. I like the Cap in the picture, but do you have a picture of the light blue version?

Thanks,
Steve

[Capt_Amego]

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hey, sorry for the slow reply, This is a pic of the light blue suit

[Capt_Amego]

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Steve, This is what it looks like before I stitch it. Send me an email if you want more info

[almitysufx]

I actually did a real silk screened suit about 2 years ago.

I still have some left but they are packed away right now.
send me a pm if this is what you're looking for and i'll keep your name for when i come across them.

[madmarva]

Ed, your work always looks great.

[almitysufx]

thanks!

[PNGwynne]

Yes, great stuff, Ed--we miss you!

[smonte00]

Thanks for all of your help. I'm thinking I might want to try this on my own, but I don't do silk-screen. I did however, find some letter size cotton sheets online that I can run through my inkjet printer. I did a mock up of a pattern, but has anyone used those cotton sheets to make clothes? The mock up is below.

Thanks, Steve

[Spyweb007]

I've used those sheets. They work pretty well, but there is no stretch to them at all, so you have to be pretty precise with your measurements and sewing. I usually use two full sheets, one for the front and one for the back, that way there is a little more margin for error. It helps sometimes to print the pattern at 105% actual size since the fabric won't stretch, and then sew just inside the edge of the print. here is an example of my results.
Avenger_Cap.jpg

[smonte00]

I think that would serve well. It's something i'm making for my son. Do you know which brand sheets you used?

Thanks,
Steve

[Spyweb007]

I don't remember the brand, I think I've used two different kinds and both worked well enough. I usually buy them at Michaels Craft Store.

[JediJaida]

Are there any sheets that have any stretch to them?

[Spyweb007]

I haven't found printable fabric sheets that stretch yet.