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dress forms need advice
Sharon48   Intermediate Member since 5/17/12 Posts: 96	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/12 10:23 AM I am in the market for a dress form. There are so many out there, it is a little overwhelming. I would like to have one that is easy to work with, fully adjustable and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Help!
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2136	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/12 12:05 PM There are a lot of posts about dressforms so you might try searching the boards. A big concideration for me is being able to shorten the form from shoulder to bust then from bust to hip. Not all forms have this capability. I have a Uniquely You dress form. It is OK and comes closest to meeting my needs but still has some room for improvement. Wish I coudl afford to buy one made to my exact shape.... ------ Ada
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sharon48 << Like this post Date: 8/26/12 12:32 PM There are quite a few discussions of dressforms here at pr.
andye   Beginner VA USA Member since 5/9/09 Posts: 1531	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/12 12:44 PM Why do you need it to be adjustable? Is it going to be used for making clothes for one person, or for more than one person?
heathergwo Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 11/14/11 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/12 12:48 PM You might also consider making one of those duck-tape dress forms of yourself. I haven't done it yet, but it's really supposed to be the best way to get a really good replica of your body! ------ Brother Innovis 1250D Singer Curvy 8763 Brother 1034D Janome 385.19606 Brother 2340CV
PattyE   Intermediate MI Member since 9/7/10 Posts: 651	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/12 2:21 PM I love my PGM but it's just my size. I like that I can pin to it, so if you would like to be able to do that too take that into consideration as you look.
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sharon48 << Like this post Date: 8/26/12 11:13 PM I second the duct tape form suggestion if your body is not standard. It's pretty cheap to make and does replicate your body well. When I gain weight I just put a sweater over mine to add more girth.
Sharon48   Intermediate Member since 5/17/12 Posts: 96	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/27/12 2:41 AM Thanks everyone! I did not check the posts here, but will. I am only using it for myself, but you do have to fit it for your own measurements, right?

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