On dress forms and how I ended-up DIY-ing one – SEWRENDIPITY

Ever since I got serious about my sewing, I realised that making clothes for yourself really requires a dress form, you just can’t fit properly on your own body. This post is the story of how I went about bringing one into my sewing life. As with almost anything nowadays, it all starts with a lot of research, i.e spending hours and hours on Google. I looked at all possible models, adjustable, professional ones, DIY, you name it. I made my mind and changed my mind and made my mind and changed my mind again, bid on numerous  ones that I didn’t…

sewing weekender Susan Young Sewing

USING MY DRESS FORM TO CREATE A PATTERN

DIY Dress Form Customer's Review from @beanspewpew

shirt Susan Young Sewing

How to make a dress form using a mannequin

DIY Dress Form Customer's Review from @beanspewpew

Teach Yourself to Sew: Make Your Own Dress Form. Part 1

HOW TO MAKE A DIY PLASTER CAST CUSTOM DRESS FORM

HOW TO MAKE A DIY PLASTER CAST CUSTOM DRESS FORM

pattern hack, Susan Young Sewing

Making a dress form EXACTLY for your measurements

Favourite makes from the early days (2009-2011) – SEWRENDIPITY

Favourite makes from the early days (2009-2011) – SEWRENDIPITY

Designer Stories Nanna from How To Do Fashion – SEWRENDIPITY

Everything You Need To Know About Creating A Bespoke Wedding Dress

Vintage Adjustable Dress Form

The Best Dress Form for Sewing to Buy or Make - A Guide - Melly Sews

Shock as Bride Spends 200 Hours Creating Wedding Dress From Sheep Wool

Formal Dress: 4766. Short, One Shoulder, Straight, Cutout Back