I'm considering getting a dress form, do you think they are worth the space, thanks?
Annette C
· 3 months ago
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Dressform
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SewHayleyJane
· 3 months ago
Admin
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
Annette C
· 3 months ago
Community Member
Thanks, I'm not 100% sold on one and it would have to work to earn the space in my room
jenny-sews64
· 3 weeks ago
I did invest in an adjustable one but found I didn’t use it very much and when we moved I gave it away as I knew I would no longer have the space for it.
Wendy_sews64
· 3 months ago
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.
Annette C
· 3 months ago
Community Member
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
Wendy_CH
· 3 months ago
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". ;-)
Susge-sews-53
· 4 weeks ago
I very enthusiastically bought one some years ago because I thought I would do some sort of draping technique. Never did and it has been standing in the way ever since. Iwould not buy one again as I fit my clothes on myself (trial and error!!!).
Annette C
· 4 weeks ago
Community Member
I did get one, but for £30 from Marketplace, so I didn't think it was too much of an outlay if I didn't use her
She's a bit short, vintage and called flossie
SewHayleyJane
· 4 weeks ago
Admin
She's beautiful - as is the shirt she's wearing!
SewHayleyJane
· 4 weeks ago
Admin
Oh no!! Does she act more like a shop mannequin now to display your makes? Can you sell or give it away on facebook market place?
Annette C
· 4 weeks ago
Community Member
The clip to keep her up is a bit loose hence the reduced stature, but all adjustable. And the rest of her is on good condition Think she's from the 80's.
the shirt is a Donny that only took me a year to finish
Arry66
· 13 hours ago
Plus Member
I bought one just because of tops and blouses fell off my shoulders, so I got an adjustable one just for my bust size, I don't tend to wear tight fitting tops because I have a stoma and even though I am not ashamed of it it's easier to wear a baggy top that hides it to some degree.
Arry xx
