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From: blanken6
Date: 09-20-2004, 04:02 AM (1 of 7)
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I am just getting started with my small sewing business. I have been sewing for years for myself and a few others with my own body form (Betty), but she is very petite. All my new clients have been much bigger than Betty. I need to know what brand is the best for multiple clients of varying shapes. What do you all use for your clients? I don't mind buying a few in different sizes, I just want quality ones that will be worth the money and fit more than one or two people (like Betty). Any suggestions? Thanks ladies!
Proverbs 31:10-31
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User: blanken6
Member since: 08-11-2004 Total posts: 41 
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-20-2004, 10:41 AM (2 of 7)
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I have no affiliation or knowledge of this company but have a peek. http://www.mailameal.com/dyn/d2001.45036.uniquely.you.dress.form.mannequin.disp lay.cms MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-22-2004, 08:27 AM (3 of 7)
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Here is another one. Again, no affiliation. http://www.fabulousfit.com/?sew-whats-new MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: blanken6
Date: 09-22-2004, 04:57 PM (4 of 7)
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Thank you! I have looked at all of the different companies (including the ones you sent) and I think I am going to use Uniquely You to begin with. I do a lot of costuming and these work real well with corsets and such. Plus you can push pins in them when making patterns. I do like the customizing of the one company and saw that you I can just use those pieces on whatever brand I get. I think between the two I will have a great set up for just about any size. Thank you!
Proverbs 31:10-31
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User: blanken6
Member since: 08-11-2004 Total posts: 41
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-23-2004, 12:53 PM (5 of 7)
Corsets, yuck.  You must be sewing re-enactment clothing. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Linda in Colorado
Date: 09-23-2004, 03:01 PM (6 of 7)
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Most of us who do custom dressmaking and the like don't use any dress form at all, although we usually make a muslin fitting garment, especially if we've never made a particular pattern for a particular client before. On the other hand, if you are doing a lot of draping, a form is super. And I know of at least one dressmaker who has her client's finished gown (or whatever garment) on a form at the pick up time. She says it really makes a good impression. |
User: Linda in Colorado
Member since: 03-27-2000 Total posts: 102 |
From: blanken6
Date: 09-24-2004, 01:57 AM (7 of 7)
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Ooh, that is a good idea having it on the form instead of the hanger. They can really get a good look at all the parts. And yes, I do a lot of costuming from all different era's. I just find it easier to get an idea of what is going on when I put it on Betty. Plus, when you make something custom ( a swimsuit I am finishing up for instance ) I think it helps so I can work out the kinks before the person shows up. But it helps me to know that not a lot of others use them! Thanks! Proverbs 31:10-31
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User: blanken6
Member since: 08-11-2004 Total posts: 41
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