Dressform

I'm considering getting a dress form, do you think they are worth the space, thanks?

Hi Annette - personally I've never had one! They definitely have their uses - I think levelling a hem would be sooo much easier with one. And I'm sure there are other uses as well - would love to hear everyones thoughts 

Thanks, I'm not 100% sold on one and it would have to work to earn the space in my room 

I got an adjustable one several years ago and used it a lot. However,they are made in "standard" sizes and over the years my shape changed. I went on a two-day class to customise it to my own particular shape and now it is much more useful. It is really good for getting hems just right.

Thanks one to look at for the future, meanwhile I've just picked up a vintage one on Facebook for £30 to start me off

Hi Annette. I find mine very useful - for hemming, pinning slippery fabrics and alterations. I would definitely get an adjustable one if possible. My husband has named mine "Peg" as "she only has one leg". ;-)