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From: LyndaB
Date: 01-30-2005, 11:22 AM (1 of 10)
| I'm looking to purchase a dressform and I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on the various ones available. |
User: LyndaB
Member since: 01-30-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 01-31-2005, 09:41 PM (2 of 10)
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There was a big discussion on this earlier, a couple of pages earlier. But, I bought the Twin Fit dressform from Joanns using a 40% coupon. I've enjoyed mine. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: smith972
Date: 02-01-2005, 08:08 AM (3 of 10)
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I also have the twin fit and love it....i brought mine at hancocks and was much cheeper than the price that joanns was asking for it even with the 40% off coupon.....for some reason here in my area hancocks is allways less expensive even with joanns sales prices....go figure.... jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: grandmasue
Date: 02-01-2005, 11:55 AM (4 of 10)
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I have the twin-fit as well, it has served me well over the years. I chose this style of dress form because it is adjustable to anyone I am sewing for, unlike some that are made to fit you and you alone.
Grandma Sue
------------ At the end I am not showing up at my grave all pretty and well preserved...I am coming in sliding, yelling "What a ride!" |
User: grandmasue
Member since: 10-26-2004 Total posts: 138 
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From: abcameo
Date: 02-01-2005, 02:08 PM (5 of 10)
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I bought the adjustable "My Double" at Hancock's when it was on sale (only $99), and I'm really pleased with it. it comes in sizes--I bought the Medium, but I think they have it in Small (maybe it's petite) and Large. I named her "Miss Plum,"--she's maroon color and since a dressform seems more a vintage skill and technology, she's a Miss instead of a Ms. I kind of feel like she is a live personality/friend keeping me company during the day while I sew or work on a knitting machine. I always name my computers (had "Igor" back on my last corp. job because he was sometimes good/sometimes really bad) and named my photo-shooting mannequin (Gilda Lily)--trust me, they cooperate better when you befriend them.  I use Miss Plum for both my sewing projects and my knits when designing. I haven't yet quite figured out advanced techniques for using the dressform when it comes to sewing design or pattern editing. I think I need to buy one of those "how to work with muslin" videos to get the knack of how to master using the dressform as a sewing design tool. Amy The Wear-with-All http://www.thewearwithall.com |
User: abcameo
Member since: 11-02-2004 Total posts: 131 |
From: Catalina
Date: 02-01-2005, 03:23 PM (6 of 10)
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I just recently got my Twin Fit from Hancocks- much cheaper than Joannes and only took 4 days to get it. I really like it. My waist is around 3/4 inch lower than its waist but I can put should pads on her if I need to. Its a good investment- its nice to see your garment hanging on something else- I still have to learn how to use it to the fullest potential ! Penny |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: msgreenandbrown
Date: 03-21-2005, 12:32 AM (7 of 10)
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I have seemed to have to best luck with making my own dressforms and buying them from flea market venders. I just bought a man's drefform for 20 and a woman's for 30, and they're are much sturdier than the foam ones from Joanns and the like. I would suggest to take out the time and make your own or search for a good deal on a thrifty one. In the end it is definitely worth it. |
User: msgreenandbrown
Member since: 03-21-2005 Total posts: 6 
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From: sable
Date: 03-21-2005, 11:54 PM (8 of 10)
| What did you use to make it? I've heard of using plaster bandages, or duct tape. Which have you used, and what has the best results? |
User: sable
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 76 
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From: blanken6
Date: 04-09-2005, 04:55 AM (9 of 10)
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I supposse it also depends on what you are using it for. Are you using it only for yourself or will you be using it for customers/family/friends of various sizes? I personally own an old dress form but she still has a bigger chest than I do causing some fitting problems. But if you are only looking for yourself, She (Betty) has been great to me. However, she does accomidate most of my customers also. I do actually use stuffing and extra fabric to get her to fit the rest. I am in the process of buying a new dress form from Uniquely You. It's foam that you give your measurements (you can order extra sizes) and they send you a cover that goes over the top that shapes her to your (or whoever you are sewing for) exact size. I think she will work a lot better because I won't have to spend so much time measuring to get a good sizing and I can also get rid of my bust problem (when I sew at least). There is another similar one that gives you extra pads for normal bulges and say pregnancy belly, but the cost was a lot more than I wanted. The soft one is also nice because you can push pins all the way in...nice when you are making a pattern from scratch. Do be careful though not all Twin Fit's adjust at the waist, so if you have a long back that you need to add to, she may not help you in this area. I think no matter what style you get though, it's worth the money. My clothes have been fitting better since I got her and it cuts down of fittings for my customers.
Proverbs 31:10-31
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User: blanken6
Member since: 08-11-2004 Total posts: 41 
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 04-09-2005, 08:27 AM (10 of 10)
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I took a class on making my own dressform out of duct tape. It fits me and only me. It isn't just getting duct tape and wrapping your body in it. Certain areas are done first and you are ripping and sculpting the tape over you. The lady has videos you can purchase to watch at home and do. Summer Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
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