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I finally made a custom dress form yesterday, using the duct tape and t-shirt method. To top it off, I used a draping technique to create a cover using a lightweight ribbed knit. The process was very easy and straightforward. For a stand, I’m thinking of using PVC pieces.
Material Notes
Close-fitting t-shirt, 2 rolls of duct tape, old scissors, cardboard scraps (for openings), 2 bags of polyester fiberfill, thread, and 1 yard of black rib knit fabric.
Difficulty
Novice
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Credits
There are several tutorials online, at etsy.com, threadsmagazine.com, and here at Burdastyle.
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Apr 5, 2010, 12.20 AMby helenadoll
I’m going to have to try this, as I am not a standard dress size, but I don’t know anyone who is! :)
Feb 19, 2008, 02.27 PMby moni
I have been hesitant about making my own duct tape form since they are so ugly, what a great solution! I cannot do any longer than I must with my store bought form (except that I bought it extremely cheap on craigslist)
Dec 23, 2007, 07.55 PMby SoftGoodsJess
wow! before this I didn’t even know you could make your own dress form!! I’ve always used my Twin for that!
BTW, she is wearing the 3rd garment you said you liked :)Thanks! When I get back to Pgh. after the holidays I have to check the boutique to see if it hasn’t sold yet!! I’ll be in touch!!
Dec 20, 2007, 06.26 AMby atmomma
Wow, yours turned out WAY bettern than mine. Any tips?
Dec 19, 2007, 07.11 PMby jj1
OMG, I can’t believe that homemade dressform would come out this good. May I ask who was your helper? Very good hand indeed. (and you have perfect body)
Dec 19, 2007, 10.37 AMby mirela
Gorgeous! Looks so good with the knit cover just like the bought ones! you have a perfect body too :)