Hi there,
I am thinking about finally getting a dressmaker's form for myself, but I
am not sure which type I should get. Here is the dilemma, I am a woman of
ample size (US size 26-28). My hope is, as always, to drop some or a lot
of weight, but if I waited to get dressform until I was down to my ideal
weight, I would be waiting for several years to eternity.
When I pattern draft, I like to stick the pins directly into my mannequin.
However, most of the home dress forms I have seen won't allow for that.
So, what I want to know is: What dress form would you recommend for a for
a gal like me?
Thanks,
--
*Peggy Viney *
Hi Peggy,
I've got one that's made of foam rubber with a cloth cover that you take in
to fit you exactly, then zip over the foam. I think it's called "Uniquely
You", although since I got mine second hand from my aunt years ago I'm not
sure. They come in several size ranges, mine is about 14-20, although she
may squish down smaller. The thing I like about this one is, you can make
several covers to fit different sizes within the range, and you can also
corset it to work for different period costumes.
Melusine
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