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From: natmyers
Date: 09-22-2005, 06:29 PM (1 of 9)
toddler dress form to purchase. It would be sooo handy for me. 
babyandbeyondboutique.com
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User: natmyers
Member since: 03-09-2005 Total posts: 34 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 09-22-2005, 06:38 PM (2 of 9)
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I agree, that would be handy! I see you're in business, so you would probably get a whole lot of use out of one. Do you think you'd consider making one? I'm thinking you could get a thorough set of measurements of a 2T kid, for example, and even lie her on the floor and trace her shape, and then make something magical happen with some floral foam and some duct tape... Oh MY how they wiggle!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
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From: LauraM62
Date: 09-22-2005, 07:37 PM (3 of 9)
Well I knew I'd seen them before, so I did a quick search, sure enough I did find them! The problem I remember was the prices  The ones I seen for the toddlers were in the $500 range! Singers' has a children's' range, but only seen it selling in the UK, still looked pricey for me, without a business, but might be more reasonable for you. I just did the search through google, dress forms children ....toddler dress form to purchase. It would be sooo handy for me.
LauraM
SW Indiana If everyone cared and nobody cried; If everyone loved and nobody lied; If everyone shared and swallowed their pride; Then we'd see the day when nobody died --'If Everyone Cared' by Nickelback |
User: LauraM62
Member since: 08-10-2003 Total posts: 246 
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From: natmyers
Date: 09-22-2005, 09:28 PM (4 of 9)
Thanks, that's what I did too but don't know the conversion for 95 pounds I guess. I'm going to keep looking. Nope, not $500 for me. I want a new machine 
babyandbeyondboutique.com
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User: natmyers
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From: Jo-Anne46
Date: 09-22-2005, 10:39 PM (5 of 9)
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Heck I paid 150 dollars each for my adult size ones.. UGH 500 bucks for a toddler one??? Why not make your own using duct tape and a tshirt.. I saw a site where the lady made her own.. Thing is you would need a toddler to sit long enough to do this.. Hey that would keep them still for at least 1/2 hour??? LOL Just kidding of course.. I love children..
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User: Jo-Anne46
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 28 
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From: natmyers
Date: 09-22-2005, 10:49 PM (6 of 9)
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has anyone seen this one? http://www.fabulousfit.com/ under personal, childrens 3/4. With a student discount, $187. You add pads to change the size. babyandbeyondboutique.com
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User: natmyers
Member since: 03-09-2005 Total posts: 34 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 09-22-2005, 11:37 PM (7 of 9)
| Maybe this would work & then maybe not. Could you buy one of the life size dolls & then to fit different measurements use some good grade batting to make say the waist or what ever larger as needed ? |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 09-23-2005, 04:13 AM (8 of 9)
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I have a life like baby doll that I am using for making newborn stuff. It seems to work pretty good so far, until baby gets bigger, then I'm in trouble.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 09-26-2005, 05:53 PM (9 of 9)
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I think for most home sewing, no dressform is needed. I've been working off of a good set of measurements. I often remeasure later in the day when my daughter is holding more still, and I find I was an inch or so off! Most of the patterns for babies and small children are not fitted--you don't see a whole lot of princess seams for babies for a number of good reasons--and they don't need to be pin-fitted. Plus, I don't like to over-fit for a toddler b/c they grow so quickly. Now for business sewing, it's a different story. A dressform would help in the draping process and for developing a sloper for garment design. It would also be an eye-catcher in a boutique, displayed wearing a special garment. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
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