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Dress forms What kind to buy
Zellybelle Advanced Beginner LA USA Member since 1/29/12 Posts: 1	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/13 1:38 PM What are thoughts on dress forms and what to look for ? I am a plus size
Irina Grace Advanced Beginner AZ USA Member since 7/18/11 Posts: 96	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/13 4:26 PM Only professional, with heavy base, adjustable up-down, pinnable, covered with 100% linen. It is expensive, but worth the investment. I would not advise to buy with adjustable bust-hips mechanisms kinds covered with polyester fabric... ------ Irina Grace English is my Second Language
GlButterfly Intermediate CA USA Member since 8/28/08 Posts: 2424	Login to reply to this post In reply to Zellybelle << Like this post Date: 3/12/13 5:32 PM If you look under the Topic "Beginner's Forum" you will see a pinned topic about DressForms. This should be a help to you. ------ I have not yet begun to procrastinate
mgmsrk1 Intermediate NY Member since 12/16/12 Posts: 100	Login to reply to this post In reply to Zellybelle << 1 member likes this. Date: 3/12/13 7:16 PM You can do fine with a cheaper dress form. It is even easier when you are fluffy. First check CraigsList or Kijiji in your area, they come up a lot. Get some batting, an old bra and a jersey/interlock shirt or two that are a bit snug and pad it to fit your curves. This is mine, I need to smooth out a few areas and make the bottom shirt(top is cut off so it is a tube) more form fitting. But I have a custom dress form that is pinnable for less than $100.00. Link as photo is not showing http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/mgmsrk/House%20Photos/Craft%20Room/2013-02-02172951_zps7548552e.jpg
missthreads Expert/Couture OH USA Member since 2/14/13 Posts: 55	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/12/13 9:20 PM I bought mine at Joann's when it was on sale for around $100.00. It's adjustable and I love it! When I'm not using it, I keep it covered up with a bag from the dry cleaners. You take care of it and it'll take care of you! ------ This is me with 2 of my 4 GK's.
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1152	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/13/13 6:57 PM I have mixed thoughts. I padded an inexpensive one to fit my plus size. It did fine for tops in a general way and I could use it for other family members. But it didnt adjust to my torso length or my sloped, forward shoulders. It put width at the sides (didn't need it) not in the tummy (I padded). I gave it away when I downsized. I am toying with making one out of paper tape (big thread on PR) as it is lighter and would be my shape. ------ re-living my youth through sewing...
Twizard Advanced Beginner UT Member since 2/11/12 Posts: 207	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/15/13 11:38 PM I have an adjustable one that I bought from Joanne's. I bought the one sized down from mine, then got a tankini in my size, put a bra like the kind I wear on it, and padded it to look exactly like me. I am not even on both sizes (my right side is almost 1/4" larger than my left side). I took quilting batting and layered it under the tankini, and kept going until it matched my measurements exactly. ------ Pfaff 1471, janome 8050, bernina 830e, singer quantum lock 5, baby lock protege, pfaff 794

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