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Woohoo! I finally made a dressform! And a tutorial
pinkcatflower Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 11/20/09 Posts: 159	Login to reply to this post 3 members like this. Date: 3/18/12 3:13 AM Hi everyone! I know fitting is probably the biggest issue I've come across so far in sewing, so I decided to have a go at making my own paper tape dress form, like it seems a lot of sewers on this forum have made. It wasn't super easy, but I think it gave a great result- just thought I'd share it for anyone who's not heard of it- since normal dress forms are super expensive, plus they don't replicate your true body like this method! Check it out on my blog if you want: blog post Thanks for looking I really hope this info helps someone, it was quite a bit of work to put together, after all! ------ I have a new blog: makingitwell.blogspot.com I'd love for you to visit :)
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7402	Login to reply to this post In reply to pinkcatflower << Like this post Date: 3/18/12 3:39 AM That is a great-looking dressform! She resembles you greatly and appears strong and serviceable. She is not going to sag with time, either, unlike many duct tape forms. Thank for the fine tutorial with pictures, too.
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5423	Login to reply to this post In reply to pinkcatflower << Like this post Date: 3/18/12 10:46 AM Nice tutorial, Johanna! They are not easy to write well, but yours is very clear and makes a lot of sense. I have a DTD, but I think the next one will be paper tape. Now just to get going and actually DO it. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
marjoriekh   Intermediate VA USA Member since 8/28/10 Posts: 547	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 10:59 AM That's a good-looking dress form, and your tutorial makes it seem do-able. I usually laugh off Mother's Day, but maybe I'll ask my husband to suffer through making one of these this year. Thanks! ------ marjoriekh
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7402	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 3/18/12 11:26 AM These paper tape forms can be extremely long lasting. In a small museum in the Gold Country of California, I saw one that had been made--obviously by someone skilled--sometime around 1912, judging by the corseted figure. It had been lacquered, but it was only a couple of layers thick (very short, diagonal lengths of tape, btw), was not stuffed, and it was in absolutely perfect shape.
SouthernStitch   Advanced LA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8195	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 11:32 AM Yes, you do make it look do-able. I want a dress form too, but it seemed too daunting. Great job! ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
Flying Seamstress   Advanced SC USA Member since 2/5/08 Posts: 158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 1:32 PM Hi Jo, Both your dress form and tutorial are awesome! I am so impressed...and a bit jealous. You'll need to let us know how helpful it becomes for your sewing adventures. Way to go! Gail
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 4/20/08 Posts: 4825	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 2:00 PM This is wonderful, and you have such a cute little shape Thank you for sharing all your(and hubby's)hard work with us.
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2897	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 2:18 PM really nice. I have short, sloping shoulders so can never buy a dress form and pad it. I did a dtd but this looks sturdier
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 923	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/18/12 2:33 PM You have inspired me to lose the stone I put on over the winter. The thought of making a double of my present size is too daunting. Maybe I could get it done before sewing my summer wardrobe. ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/

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