In search of apron curvets

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09-13-2018, 08:07 AM

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jokir44

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I do remember those! They were like a headband for your waist.

09-13-2018, 09:06 AM

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cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prism99

The only ones I found online are vintage. I think your best bet would be to find someone who would 3D print them. Here are some websites that have information about 3D printing services (which should get cheaper over time):
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-s...der-3d-prints/
https://www.sculpteo.com/en/
https://www.shapeways.com/

It might possibly be, but 3D printing isn't as easy and TV makes it out to be and certainly not cheap. Making multiples doesn't get you a lower price either.

09-13-2018, 10:35 AM

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Prism99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cashs_mom

It might possibly be, but 3D printing isn't as easy and TV makes it out to be and certainly not cheap. Making multiples doesn't get you a lower price either.

Yes. I'm thinking 3D printing is not the way to go. The idea of using boning sounds way better.

Edit: Found this website that explains the different types of boning:
https://www.createforless.com/buying...ng/boning.aspx

Amazon has the flexicurve boning, which might work for aprons:
https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Flexicu.../dp/B007OWLNFS

Last edited by Prism99; 09-13-2018 at 10:39 AM.

09-13-2018, 10:50 AM

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Prism99

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Hmmmm. After looking at flexicurve boning, I am thinking it might be too soft. However, I have an idea. Assuming PVC is available in the diameter needed, what about cutting round PVC into 1/2" slices and then cutting away part of the resulting circle? I'm thinking that 1/2" slices might be narrow enough to flex the right amount. Just a thought.....

Edit: Nope, don't think this will work. If you find a pipe with a big enough diameter, the walls would be too thick to bend properly.

Maybe a stainless steel fabricator could make them?

Last edited by Prism99; 09-13-2018 at 10:54 AM.

09-14-2018, 06:50 AM

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pal

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How about using 1" elastic and securing with velcro on the side rather than in the back?

09-15-2018, 03:55 PM

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Auj

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Once someone explained what in the world you were talking about, my memory jogged and I remembered seeing these from a LONG time ago. I Googled "apron curvet" and got this site. Maybe it will help?

http://www.vendio.com/stores/Thingam...2/lid=24759840

I don't know how to make this a link for one to click on. I'm sure there is a way, but I'll have to look it up.