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dressmaking mannequin/model
if you've seen the TV shows project runway, the fashion show, or what not to wear, you'll probably know what i'm talking about
there's those mannequins/models people use to make dresses on, i was wondering if anybody knew where to buy one?? I'm trying to make a dress to fit myself and I've searched a few websites like target and walmart and neither of them have them...
any help please?
THANK YOU!
16/f
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Go to PBteen.com you can buy mannequines there they come in many colors like black and white poka dots, green, lightblue, and many other colors. Compared to other mannequines this cost the least and it really really cheap at $199
Good luck and can't wait to see you're dress on the run way some day!
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They are called either Dressforms, or Judys. ('Judy' seems to be a Canadian term, 'cause Americans never seem to know what I'm talking about!) Geting an actual, fashion designers dressform like they use on Project Runway is VERY expensive. They are worth thousands of dollars and last for decades.
However, you can get dressforms for home use too! You can usually buy cheeper, adjustable ones at good sewing supply stores, but even still, be prepared to pay over $100.
Check out the website below for a selection of dressforms:
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If money is no object for you, I think the BEST dressform is the Uniquely You Dressform. The site above sells them, or you can google that.
You could also look at vintage stores and antique stores. Dressforms tend to be hovering around for a bit less then buying one new.
The last opition is to make one yourself (with the help of a friend). There are lots of instructions online on how to do this, but my favorite methods are linked below:
This one uses ducttape:
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This one uses paper tape, which is way eaiser to pin too and fabric works better over it in my experience, but it's also more difficult to make and maintain:
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