I start, as you do, with Step 1, but I use the carpenter’s level to make sure the shoulder height is the same. If you connect them into calipers, as you’ve done, but use a couple of fat, ponytail elastics, then you have instantly adjustable body-sized calipers with SLIDING ARMS (!).
This is the kind with a bubble level and at least 2′ long. First, I borrowed (until he made me buy my own) a carpenter’s level from DH’s workshop. When I started out, I acquired two tools which helped me immensely. Here are a couple of my aha’s which may be of interest to you: None of my previous resources mentioned this, and it is BRILLIANT. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) Especially, your idea of using the two photos. A class I took from Pamela Leggett and several articles in Threads helped me acquire the basics, and your information has added to my “body” of knowledge. I’ve been helping clients pad out their bodyforms and teaching the process for several years now. can also be reshaped elsewhere for a better match, if the form is small enough. The curvature of a back and/or the placement of a waistline etc. This person’s bust shaping can be built up with the correct placement (below the form’s bust), if the form is small enough.
#Dress form full
This means, to make a match, the form’s full bust circumference measurement must be much smaller than the person’s full bust circumference- as its placement corresponds to a smaller upper chest area. The person’s bustline is fuller and lower than the bustline on the form. So let’s look closer at one of my examples: The smaller your dress form is compared to your circumferences, the more customizable it becomes. Sure you may need more padding, but padding is how you’ll make it you! As you sculpt your shape, you can add and add and add… but you can rarely take away even the tiniest sliver.
But above all other considerations, when creating a body double, the shape will be the most customizable if the form is smaller than you everywhere. The Dress Form: There are lots of types of forms, each with pros and cons. I’m excited to share my discoveries and journey while making my first custom dress form for myself!Īnd my favorite part: No measurement sheet!!!
#Dress form how to
That said, I’ve discovered that breaking down my topsy-turvy thoughts into teachable tasks, allows me to learn a lot- which often evolves my style into something even more magical!Įlisalex’s inquiry was the kick I needed to manifest a few new revelations about how to make your own body double. I hadn’t yet taught how to pad a custom dress form mostly because my methods and measurement sheet were so messy…ĭon’t get me wrong: I like messy! And since I sew solo, I can work however I want. After the client left, I’d fiddle and ponder for hours until I could “make it work”. To replicate my brides, I’d take a bazillion measurements (approximately) and a few crucial body photos.
#Dress form professional
One of the most helpful tools I use to create custom-fit clothes is the custom body double! I learned custom padding techniques back when I worked in professional costume workshops, but since working for myself, I’ll admit my solo methods have been loosey-goosey.
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