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From: mikecox
Date: 12-13-2003, 08:50 PM (1 of 6)
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I am creating a costume for a cruise in April and I need a male form. Nothing fancy, the costume is not tailored, it's Bizantine and is mostly flowing robes. so I don't need measurements. I just need something that is as tall as I am and has shoulders/chest/ and back. I was checking them out on the net and they costs over $200.00 and I'm not about to buy one to make a single costume. Can anyone suggest an alternative, or tell me where I would look for a second hand one? Michael
In San Diego |
User: mikecox
Member since: 09-08-2003 Total posts: 42 |
From: Raine
Date: 12-13-2003, 11:18 PM (2 of 6)
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Hi Michael! Here's a discussion on dress forms including duct-tape forms. http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2403&highlight=duct+tape Hope you find it helpful. Raine |
User: Raine
Member since: 04-19-2000 Total posts: 259 
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From: mikecox
Date: 12-14-2003, 07:35 PM (3 of 6)
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Originally posted by Raine Here's a discussion on dress forms including duct-tape forms. http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2403&highlight=duct+tape Hope you find it helpful. Raine, This was just GREAT! It's interesting because I had decided to do something similar, using plaster-a-paris; like paper mache. This link described the process perfectly, only with paper tape! I was going to use cheese cloth but a t-shirt is a far better idea. I was also wondering how I would get out of it; "cutting up the back" makes better sense than my plan to cut it in half, under the arms. Thanks so much for sharing this thread. Michael
In San Diego |
User: mikecox
Member since: 09-08-2003 Total posts: 42 |
From: Raine
Date: 12-14-2003, 11:24 PM (4 of 6)
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You're welcome! Good luck! I've never made one, so I hope it works out for you. Raine |
User: Raine
Member since: 04-19-2000 Total posts: 259
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-15-2003, 10:20 AM (5 of 6)
You also might try going to a dept store and asking if they have store 'dummies' for sale or for free....sometimes it's just a torso, but if thats all you need, then it fits the bill...or in this case Mike...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-15-2003, 11:29 AM (6 of 6)
Chrys, that was sooooo bad.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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