How to Make a Barefoot Suit

Wetsuits are made from neoprene or a blend of neoprene and other materials; this kind of fabric is stretchy and fits tightly to keep cold water and temperatures from penetrating the suit. You can make a footless wetsuit in your own home to be used for swimming or water sports.

Things You'll Need

  • Roll of neoprene
  • Utility knife
  • Urethane adhesive and sealant
  • Zipper
  • Sewing needle
  • Sewing pins
  • Invisible thread
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unroll the roll of neoprene. Lay down on the roll, and have a friend trace your outline on the neoprene. Cut the outline out with a utility knife.

    • 2

      Trace a second outline on the roll on neoprene and cut it out. Cut off the head, hands and feet of the outline, since these will not be a part of the wetsuit. The two outlines will form the front and back of the barefoot wetsuit.

    • 3

      Apply the urethane adhesive around all the edges of the two outlines and press them together so that the edges adhere to each other. Let the adhesive set completely.

    • 4

      Cut a seam down the back of the wetsuit where the zipper will be. Make the seam long enough so that you will be able to get in and out of the wetsuit with relative ease.

    • 5

      Center the teeth of the zipper along the seam you cut down the back of the wetsuit. Pin the teeth in place along the seam using long sewing pins.

    • 6

      Sew the teeth of the zipper in place using strong, invisible thread. Tie off the knot on the inside of the wetsuit.

    • 7

      Zip up the back of the wetsuit to ensure the zipper works properly.