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LizDarnell
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Liz
Gulfport
MS
USA
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 Posted - Oct 28 2007 : 11:02:50 AM
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Hi Ladies! It has been several months since I have been here, but we are finally moved and settled in Gulfport,MS. So I can finally get back to working on sewing. I was hoping for some advice on dress forms, I have a hard time following patterns and seem to do much better "eye balling" things. I would really like to get a dress form but have no idea what is good, what works well or anything at all about them. I would prefer to buy used since I am a beginner to this. Please any suggestions would be appreciated!!
THANKS!!
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 9:53:57 PM
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| I don't think there is a particular brand better then another just make sure you can adjust measurements so you can match them with yours. Hope that helps you. Check out ebay or thrift stores or even post wanted signs at sewing store or your paper. Hope you find one! |
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Oct 30 2007 9:54:46 PM |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2007 : 07:28:47 AM
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I have a Singer dress form(goes by the name of Lucille Francine La Bella, Lucy for short)...and wowee...is she ever helpful...adjustable, in both height and size...a thing on the bottom that goes up and down(once you find the right height, it locks in place and spins) for even hemming...
I would suggest just looking around online, reading reviews...Thats what I did..took me a while but I finally picked a good one. Also some stores have one dsplayed, check it out, see if you like the construction...I know at Joanns I think they had the "My Double"(something like that) and it did not seem very well made, especially if you are going to be adjusting dials freguently.
just my thoughts here...hope I was of some help....
~Naomi~
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