Comments on: “Dressmaker’s Form” Easily Duplicated (May, 1938)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:15:49 +0000

I made this form from tissue paper and masking tape. It took approximately 2 hours. I stuffed it with pillows and covered it with a snug fitting cotton shift that fits like a glove. The dressmaker’s form works perfectly. I used a hanger with a swivel hook instead of a post mount. I am hooked on this method and I will use the dressmaker’s form technique whenever I sew for myself and others. Next I want to make the lower limbs so I can drape pants for the perfect fit.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:22:23 +0000

Wow… for once, a project that I’d actually be able to use. Thanks

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:29:31 +0000

I did this with my head using a plastic grocery bag, a straw, and duct tape. I can’t seem to convince my roomie to help me do my torso, though. The “modern” thing to do is to fill it with expandable foam from the hardware store. Then you can stick as many pins in it as you want.

By: JM

JM — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:15:54 +0000

What a waste of tape xD