Naw, I measured the length of each tube as I went along and gave it about an extra 2" so it could overlap each tube. I measured the diameter of each tube as well, and cut a piece that was a little more than half the diameter. I wrapped one side, then for the other side I cut a piece that I could cut the top of (the cat's head) so that when that piece folded over the vinyl already on the tube, it was seamless. I also used a blowdryer to heat the bits so that they would stretch around kinks.