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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 12:22:39 PM
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I'm thinking of purchasing a dressmaker's form. Any recommendations? Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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2quilter
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Patricia
Greenwood
IN
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 4:20:00 PM
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I found one at an antique store and it works great! Have you tried looking on the secondary market?
When life hands you scraps, make quilts! |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 5:40:38 PM
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Dianne I have one that is called My Twin, love it and have used it for over 25 years. It is adjustable so it has been great when sewing for others.
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 6:12:06 PM
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I love my dressmakers form. I have a my twin and it adjusts pretty easily. I don't know how I ever sewed without one. I have been sewing on one for over 25 years as well. It sure makes fitting a dream.
Blessings, Sheri
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 04:00:46 AM
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Thank you all! I am looking at used and I'll check into My Twin. Much appreciation, Dianne
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 3:18:00 PM
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WOW! I checked out My Twin and it seems expensive and alot of work. Are we talking about the same one--you wrap yourself in plaster and the company casts the form? It didn't seem adjustable either. Comments? Dianne
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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Red River Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
183 Posts
Nancy
Ardmore
Oklahoma
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 6:07:53 PM
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I don't think they make that much plaster for me...I need ( the michelin man) form. lol...I do have one at my shop that is an antique but it is not adjustable and very mmmmm slim ;)
~Count your blessings instead of sheep~ (Bing Crosby) ~Nancy~
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 07:54:16 AM
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No that isn't the one I was refering to. The two I have are fully adjustable - they have dials to adjust sizing. I have a regular and a queen size. One of these days I would love to have a child sized one too. It makes sewing for others so much easier.
Blessings, Sheri
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 1:13:41 PM
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Sheri, Thank you for the clarification. I'll keep looking. Dianne
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 1:50:31 PM
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I think the ones I have were made by Dritz or singer - I don't remember as I had them so long. They were purchased at JoAnns whatever brand they were...As for me, I have a rounded tummy so I made a pillow that fits the form so when I fit for me, the form is more accurate as to how the garment will hang. I am still trying to come up with a way to make a padded (like me) cover that will zip on and off so when I am fitting for someone else re-sizing is easier. I am not large enough for the queen size form but the smaller one is way to flat to be like my shape either. Good luck on your search. I found the vintage ones were too slight in the shoulders and hips for most people I know plus it took a lot to adjust all the nuts and metal slides. I had one and recovered it for my daughter when she was in design school - she's pretty tiny but she just sold hers in lieu of purchasing a professional model that even has arms and legs.(too spendy for me). Good luck in your search.
Blessings, Sheri
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2010 : 3:10:37 PM
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I just ordered a Dritz My Double Deluxe (50% off at Joann's), and I did see the My Twin by Dritz as well. I can't wait to get it. I had some 50th birthday money to use, and since my husband won't let me get a goat...Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. I love being part of the Farmgirl Sisterhood. Dianne
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2010 : 3:40:55 PM
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Let us know how you like it. I think you will be surprised at how much you will use it and how much easier it makes fitting. I don't know how I ever sewed without mine.
Blessings, Sheri
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 04:16:46 AM
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Thank you...will do! Dianne
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