Mannequin

This is good way to make a dress form. It work well as long as you stuff it the right amount for the person it was made for to keep the correct shape.

Happy sewing!

Nehzat

Does every dressmaker need a mannequin?

Hi,

I know another way using a mat board (thick strong paper for framing arts).  This method is by Don McCunn.  His pattern making book is pretty famous.  His method of making pattern is different from Nehzat method, but it's a good reading to learn about 3D body shaping concept.

He explains in his book (I don't remember the name of the book, but you can easily find it online or even as he suggests, in the library) how to make a dress form.  He says it's not a copy of your real shape, but for fitting purpose, the measurements are correct.

I didn't try this method because actually mat board is quite expensive, and seemed a lot of work.  The duct tape method, too, it seemed too much work.  So I bought a dress form for $80 dollars including shipping.   Information about the store, see my posting here : http://esewingworkshop.com/forum/dress-forms.

I don't work for them or anything.  I found the place on e-bay, and they do have great variety of shapes and sizes.  Don't get mixed up with the display only manequinns because they do sell both.

I hope this will help.

Jnjewel