This is my first post on Sew Retro!
I would like to do some retro sewing but really think that the only way I am going to get a good fit is buy purchasing a dressmaker’s form…but what kind?
If you can help me out in this search, come on over to my blog at http://wannabjunecleaver.blogspot.com/
and leave me a comment.
(Come on over anyways and say hey!!)
I had read a few tutorials on making your own dress form with duct tape and a t-shirt and having someone
(hubby thought this sounded fun!)
wrap you, giving you a pretty close form to fit with…but does this work as well as a purchased dress form?
I have really enjoyed looking at all the posts in the archives and look forward to sewing some lovely 1940-50’s clothing soon!
Hi June – welcome to SR! I've added your name to the list of sewers and can't wait to see some of your work once you've got your dress form sorted 🙂
– Angela
I haven't found a dress form necessary with any of my sewing (all from 30s-50s). I believe most people use dress forms for when they are sewing for someone else's body, or if they are draping or sloping a pattern from scratch.
Re: duct tape dress form, it is not easy to pin as the tape remains sticky. I would suggest brown packing tape that you get wet as you go along instead, but remember to do it tightly as you go.
Make your own. It's cheaper and it is actually your body