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Posted on: 6/22/08 11:30 PM ET
How do I properly close the shoulders on my dress form cover? I usually just sort of pin it as neat as possible. I am making a new one and would like it to look more finished. Also, any suggestions on how to close the bottom. It has a pole going up the middle. See link below for photos of dress form with new cover pinned to it.
Many thanks as always!!!
Sewing Help - 2 - Dress Form CoverSewing Help - 2 - Dress Form Cover
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Many thanks as always!!!
Sewing Help - 2 - Dress Form CoverSewing Help - 2 - Dress Form Cover
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| Sewing Help - 2 - Duct Tape Dummy Cover |
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Posted on: 6/22/08 11:37 PM ET
I don't have any advise, I just wanted to say how nice your cover is. I love the fabric choice. One thing though. Aren't you supposed to keep the separation between the breasts?
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Posted on: 6/22/08 11:58 PM ET
In reply to Sherril Miller
Thanks - the fabric is actually backwards right now. I never paid attention to what it looked like from the back. Much better actually.
There's a little separation (I just went and did a touch test. Weird, I just went and felt myself up?). But the fabric isn't totally laying into the . . . divide?
It's not perfect, it's a duct tape of myself. Somewhere I've got a picture of it without a cover. I'll try and see if I can find it. Any suggestions on making the separation more apparent?
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There's a little separation (I just went and did a touch test. Weird, I just went and felt myself up?). But the fabric isn't totally laying into the . . . divide?
It's not perfect, it's a duct tape of myself. Somewhere I've got a picture of it without a cover. I'll try and see if I can find it. Any suggestions on making the separation more apparent?
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www.pinkededges.com
Posted on: 6/23/08 2:04 AM ET
In reply to Cat MacGregor
You're off to a nice start! IMHO you should unpin the side seams and BEGIN the fitting by pinning in the cleavage first. I assume you want the form covered perfectly smoothly, so take the teensiest possible tucks between the girls, smoothing them out to the apex of the bust on each side, then similar teensy tucks under each breast and at the sides.
Once you have this partial fitting down pat, press those tucks super-flat (can't see what your fabric is, but if its damask it might be too heavy weight for this job), stitch them down, trim off as much excess as possible, press again, then reposition on the form.
At that point you can begin working on the side seams, neck, arms, etc., but that's another message
Mary Ellen
Once you have this partial fitting down pat, press those tucks super-flat (can't see what your fabric is, but if its damask it might be too heavy weight for this job), stitch them down, trim off as much excess as possible, press again, then reposition on the form.
At that point you can begin working on the side seams, neck, arms, etc., but that's another message

Mary Ellen
Posted on: 6/23/08 2:02 PM ET
Okay, I found a photograph of the dummy before being wrapped. I added to the album in the first message. Hopefully that will help some.
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Posted on: 6/23/08 2:05 PM ET
In reply to Mother of the Bride
The fabric is some sort of upholstery/curtain fabric. It's pretty thick - I'm not too fond of it and I was given a bolt full so, I thought this would be a good use for it. I didn't realize until Sherri pointed out how much nicer it looked from the wrong side. The right side is too pinky and flower-ie for me.
Tucks between the girls? Do you mean like pintucks? So I'll sew them up?
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Tucks between the girls? Do you mean like pintucks? So I'll sew them up?

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Posted on: 6/23/08 9:12 PM ET
In reply to Cat MacGregor
Without being able to handle your fabric, I'd say, yes, pintuck and stitch flat--but the idea is (1) get the right curvature and 2) get it as smooth/flat as possible. Of course, if you never sew bras, swimsuits, surplice/wrap styles, you may be able to get by with a "uniboob" on your dress form. But why? The whole point is to get a good fit, eh?
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen
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