Making a Custom Dress Form
The Paper Mache Method
Many
of us desire to have a custom dress form with our exact measurements
and shape to help with draping and fitting issues. Like many, I have
tried all of them and found one that is economical, fast and very
durable.
The results are as follows.
The
Duct Tape Double – was too sticky for pins. It starts to droop and
‘melt’ after some time, especially if your sewing room is warm.
The
Styrofoam Double – was very messy to make, and ‘grew’ no matter how
carefully the foam was applied. It was also very flimsy to use.
The
Adjustable Consumer Form – has open spaces no matter what size you are
with no way to pin or fit your pattern where it is crucial to fit.
The Paper Mache Method – has very accurate results.
I was surprised that the finished measurements matched mine EXACTLY! It
was quick to make (within one hour), inexpensive, pinnable, and retains
your true body shape. Finally, an affordable body double that fits!
The Paper Mache Method was developed by Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni,
after researching the professional dress form method and several other
custom form processes. If your body shape changes, this method is SEW
fast and economical that a new form can be easily made whenever a new
body size is needed.
Pictured
here are two incomplete Paper Mache Methods in their rough forms. The
openings need to be reinforced and then stabilized on the inside. After
which they will be stuffed and mounted on a stand. Finally they will be
covered with a custom fitted shoulder princess seam muslin cover.
They look like very shapely ladies!
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Many of us desire to have a custom dress form with our exact measurements and shape to help with draping and fitting issues. This is the method of paper mache dress form. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis method is SEW true to size and one that lasts. I have had other types but was disappointed with the results. This 'lady' keeps me company in my sewing studio, she is quite the listener yet never offers her opinion!
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