All You Need to Know About Dress Forms

[@skee6706]

I have been sewing for 40 years or so and I just purchased a form. I was really confused as to how to adjust and make a cover Thank you for the wonderful tutorial You are a great teacher.

[@heidieho4470]

Thanks for sharing..using a bra as part of the padding.. I mean that’s brilliant and simple but yet 2 years later I don’t see anyone else suggesting this one option. Super video and thank you for sharing.

[@jacquelineabron4707]

This is the best and most thorough, informational video that I have ever seen about dress forms. Thank you so very much

[@suearthur5129]

I watched your video. I adjusted and made a cover for my dress form and am thrilled with how it turned out. Thank you.

[@shedroids]

Such a fantastic lesson! What an absolute pleasure to listen to your clear and informative explanation of dress form use, beautiful Laura! Thank you :)

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

I’ve always wanted a dress form but had no idea how to use it or adjust it. Your instructions are so good. I especially loved the suggestion of the padding-brilliant! Pincushion at the top also brilliant! Because of a childhood illness, I’m 2-3 sizes smaller from the waistline up, so I’m hoping to find just the right one that will help me make tops, dresses, and pants. Thank you again for a well-produced and most informative video. I can always count on your professional advice to be accurate and true. 😊

[@yvettefeyjoo-booth2670]

Love the way you explain with regards to measuring. I have been wanting to purchase a dress form but was unsure about what size. Thank you.

[@janetparker2722]

Hi Laura. I have been sewing all my life on and off but now I am retired I decided to invest in a dress form. It arrived today and I just watched your instructions on how to fi it to my body size. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am looking forward to customising my adjustable body form and will take the time to enjoy doing that before I commit to restarting my dressmaking hobby. Thanks Janet

[@pennyblood2128]

Just found your video. Thank you for the information, it gives a lot of very useful details, many of which I hadn't even considered. It is clear and easy to follow, it is much appreciated.

[@christineoconnor1114]

I have watched this video several times since December, when I purchased my dress form. Now that I am finally retired, I have been able to work on customizing the fit. It feels incredible to 1) have finished it, and 2) know that it will actually work for pattern fitting. I have seen many videos on KZbin on this subject, and this was the best by one by far. Thank you for teaching me how to make the best use of this tool. I have been sewing all my life, but never felt confident about fitting patterns. Note: seeing my actual shape “for real” is very humbling. :) But thank you again.

[@SpenceReam]

I just got a dress form, and am just getting into realizing lifelong dreams of making as well as altering clothing. I found this video a truly fantastic introduction! ❤ thank you!

[@justineself3675]

Laura, I was so pleased to find your dress form video. I bought one many years ago but really didn't know how to make the best use of it. I never thought of using padding to actually make the shape me. You also solved my dilemma of which style and brand to get now that I want a newer one. Thank you for all your videos, they are. so informative and helpful.

[@sueleigh1018]

Laura, this is brilliant to me, who had no idea this could be done! Maybe other sewists have known about dress forms and all these details, but since I'm still in the kiddie pool of sewing... This opens up such great possibilities for me and for my grandchildren I can sew for! Thank you very sincerely!♡

[@janeenpuckett4708]

What a beautiful job you did with this! I just got a used form and had no idea how to use it or adjust it, much less how to finish it so beautifully! Thank you for answering my questions, even the ones I didn’t yet even know to ask! I can’t wait to start building my form!

[@oskarmolly]

Thank You! I just got a dress form. It's similar to the one that you have here. Mine will have 12 adjustable dials. I've had no idea of what to do with it until I found you!

[@mirandathewlis4047]

This is great, so very clear! I want to buy a dress form, but not sure I can deal with all the padding etc. But, I am inspired by what you have done (thank you) and it does seem a good way to make sure that it can be used to make clothes which fit you properly. Thank you again.

[@florida4marion]

I have been a dressmaker for mostly myself for several years. I stopped sewing for a long time, now I'm beginning to get interested again. I've never used a dress form, but am thinking about it now, your video was very helpful. Thank you very much..

[@hellothere4724]

Got a used one on Craigslist 50 dollars

[@indecisiveyt]

hello! i'm 19 and slowly in the process of self teaching so that i can make myself some everyday dresses. this video was so fun and educational and very informative with being overbearing on a beginner!

[@SweetJasamine]

One of the best sewing videos I've seen. I've just bought a form and your advice has been invaluable. Thank you xx

[@davidsonjudy52]

Exactly what I was looking for, my manequin will now fit and look great.

[@bnyzhny]

Laura, once again Thank you!!! Please consider producing a video in which you demonstrate all the steps from fitting a pattern to the body double through constructing a bodice. I would appreciate that SOOO MUCH! Hugs, Bonnie

[@KimPhilibert1203]

I have made quilts for years and used patterns for dresses,, but not always excited about the finished product because, as you know, patterns aren't for every "body" I am new at wanting to use a dress form. Actually, I just purchased one and it's coming Wednesday!! You did a most excellent job explaining and visually giving me ideas that I had not even thought about doing. So thorough. I'm even more excited about starting my dress 👗. Thank you sew much!! LOL

[@w6263]

Very informative. Great help at understanding what a body form does. Answered my questions to manneqins, dummys or one these dress forms.

[@Joy1957K]

Wow.... thank you for that. I have had a dress form for years and didn't realise that I can twig and pad it to fit better. I'm off to my sewing room to put it all together! Love your instructions. Sew easy.

[@Jon212Farrand]

That quilt in the back ground is amazing!!!

[@hevnleee]

Thank you so much for this. I was given that dress form for Christmas a few years ago and I couldn't get the adjustments right. I actually tried to sell it and no one was interested. It's been sitting in my attic for the last year. It was an odd gift since I don't sew clothes but I guess now I can finally bring it down and give it a shot!

[@wendyhutchins945]

The ribbon suggestion is brilliant. Excellent video. Exactly what I need! Thanks again, Laura. I love your channel. :)

[@lwalker2887]

Wow, what an incredible tutorial! It was very well-organized, easy to follow, and I loved the bold pattern you added to the body double at the end.

[@barbarafarrowjones8940]

This video has been extremely helpful. I just bought a dress form and now I know how to adjust and pad it. Thank you!

[@lindamore7374]

Great tutorial, thanks a million!

[@seahorse3571]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It is, as others have said, the most helpful information I have seen on body forms. I now know exactly which one I need to buy and how to make it work perfectly for me.

[@sandrastachowski577]

So far this has been the best information on how to pad out a dress form to fit your body. Including making a cover!

[@chrisharrison5974]

I have just bought this exact body form so finding this video was brilliant to enable me to set the measurements. I knew how to alter the basic measurements but your tips on getting all the sizes correct are really helpful........not much point in having one of these if it doesn't reflect my body shape 😂😍. Many thanks xx

[@lanvo7564]

Wow! What a great video! I just bought a used one and have no idea how to use it. Stumbled across your very informative video and I am so glad. Thank you ❤

[@Sumogrits]

Hi! I must say that I have seen videos demonstrating how to make my own body-double using a second person to help fit me and so on versus buying an adjustable dress form. That may have worked for some but was just too time consuming for me to achieve. Guying an adjustable form and following your tips works best because I get the best fit possible in my me-makes while enjoying the fruits of my labor in confidence. TFS!

[@bm4867]

This was the best one I’ve ever seen answered all my questions so logical thank you. And you’re absolutely gorgeous

[@cvan1075]

Laura I inherited a metal mesh form that you wear and squeeze to your body shape, take off and then snap closed down the center front. The form is mounted on a stand and reinforcement cross bars maintain the shape. I padded it so I can dress it with a pinnable stretch cover because a bit bigger is not a bad thing at my age of "letting things relax". I enjoyed your video. I recently bought that same Fabricland model and will have to try using ribbon to give a guideline to pad it out. Thank you for your time and effort creating this video! P.S.: Because of your videos I stopped colouring my hair and I do enjoy the change. Laura, you are inspiring and you look marv-el-ous darling.....just the way you are....(yes, you look stunning).

[@SewVeryEasy]

thank you and welcome to "Proud and Grey Club" :)you are going to love the freedom

[@nanch9180]

Excellent video I learned so much

[@Dmackie66]

Thank you so much for these wonderful institutions. I just got my dress form, can’t wait to see it complete. Love the skin you put over it, looks great.

[@daaz818]

Thank you. Thank you. I had the dress form for years and can’t figure out the easiest way to adjust it to my size. This video is the best one.

[@pegasusquilts]

Complete, reassuring, with all the extras. Love this!

[@mirrorslava2515]

wow! right on time! I have ordered the dress form and had same thoughts about having it smaller. Thank you very much for very practical advises.

[@nicanorahernandez98]

Wow I’m so happy to learning in you video about Dress Forms , thanks for share this brilliant ideas ,I’m hopping you post more videos about how can make long sleeves.

[@glendaquick9290]

Thank you for a very informative video on how to make adjustments to a body form. I've always wanted one but did not quite know how to make it my size. This video was fantastic!

[@KL-xs7kq]

I put a ribbon draw string in the bottom.. It gives it a nice finished look and I have easy access. Thank you so much!

[@jennifercoslor9645]

Wow - this has got to be one of the most body-positive instructional videos I've seen. Thank you for showing me how to adjust for an unusual body shape without making a big deal about it. Good job on the subtitles; it's rare that they're even better than the speaker! Thanks from this tall, broad-shouldered, sway-backed curvy lady for your informative, well-done video. :) Subscribed!

[@SewVeryEasy]

you are very welcome from a very short, large shoulder big but lady:)

[@hasaheadachenow]

I’m going to get a dress form for my new sewing room, I’m so pleased to see how to make it work for my body. Thank you

[@beea9664]

So helpful. I had no idea how much I didn’t know. I will be watching this again!

[@nicolapage4477]

Laura, so informative and has helped build my confidence to use my body form

[@chrisb5391]

What a great video!! I've often thought of having a dress form but didn't quite know how to make it fit. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobbieyoder7223]

Laura - Oh My - so timely! I was just researching dress forms! Again, you provide so much wonderful informations! Thanks

[@sunilhooda624]

Good educational video.

[@mcc1483]

Wow, amazing! Thank you! You are wonderful. I look forward to more of your tutorials.

[@BlossomsDogGrooming]

Thank you so much for the explanation have always wondered about buying one for myself, never understood about how to use one. Thinking the eight-part dress form is a better value as this will be time consuming when it comes to adjustments of getting the exact body measurements. Thank you for taking the time to explain.

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[@GirlArmy21]

Excellent video! I have an adjustable form and covering it would bring it to next level!! I use mine daily to fit my patterns on ...makes tailoring and finish so much nicer.

[@LeighaBaer]

Awesome video! I recently bought my first dress form and now I can pad and fit it perfectly. Thank you!

[@sybilh4024]

Thanks!

[@huidewes8713]

Great tutorial, always wondered how to do this. Your instructions are very easy to follow

[@dianejohanson98]

Great video. I just got my dress form and had a hard time adjusting the sizing to match my body. Seems like every time I adjusted one area, it enlarged another so not sure I got it right. I used a top that I knew fit me and knew how it fit and put it on the form. Pretty close but not perfect. Also realized how big I really was. Rude awakening! I’ll go back and use your tips. I like making the pin cushion too.

[@janettrevorneale8197]

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[@shoncowan862]

Totally totally awesome Ms. Laura! Thank you! 😄

[@katythompson3428]

Brilliant. Thank you so much. Lots of tips and tricks and things to think about. Most informative.

[@indiesindie1984]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is greatly appreciated. ✌️💝😊🙏

[@jodieroundtree488]

Woah thank you. I didn't realize you should or could make it your own! :0 that makes sense and now I know what to look for when I'm ready to buy. Thank you!

[@lizeee7840]

Best video on dress form EVER! Thank you so much 👏

[@suziebond06]

Thank you sew 😉 much!!! Great tutorial!

[@madisonutube3524]

Wow! Thank you so much for this informative video. Learned a lot!

[@auntmayme8119]

The problem I’ve had with any dress form is my upper bust measurement; it’s much smaller than the standard form. And I’ve always have had trouble with this.It’s always been too broad at the sides. But I’m wondering, based on your video, if it’s a situation where I need to buy a smaller form and pad it

[@traviss6564]

I could tell you were on the verge of laughter a few times...thank you for the video. :)

[@lacsa727]

Hi Laura...Sew Nice to See Ya again. Got Good news. I Enrolled in Fashion Design School. I'm deciding what type of dressform to purchase. I already have these plastic ones in the Video.... But i was told that i have to get the Cloth ones...I'm Sew Excited!! TFS.

[@SewVeryEasy]

wow, that is great news.... :):):):)

[@sunshinehappylady8314]

Excellent information... Thank you!!!

[@helendrohan6077]

Thank you! Great video. I have just ordered a dress form.

[@dandyd14441]

Creative lady. Thanks

[@sybilh4024]

LOVE your channel.

[@tinawright1069]

This was so helpful 👍 thankyou so much...

[@amykeever8527]

This was so helpful ! Thank you!!!

[@wandagoncalves3049]

That is beautiful, I need one so bad. Than Kim s for sharing

[@pamelareeves160]

Very helpful and useful, thankyou

[@miamazingness]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you very much for sharing.

[@tf33enginegirl]

Hi! How would you put arms on the dress form?

[@Honeybun263]

Where can I buy an Aujustoform in the USA?

[@corneloringett-ferreira2409]

Wonderful video. Thank you very much.

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Thank you, that was an eye opener! I will have to buy one! TFS xx

[@judithkirk5515]

I found this tutorial helpful..thank you for all the info.

[@yvonnematthews1061]

Good demo. Thank you.

[@peggycooper976]

This makes so much sense!

[@rosannaderosa5499]

Thank you for this fantastic and informative tutorial.(:

[@beyondtherabbithole]

I've been searching everywhere. I got a secondhand bodyform and the neck adjust dial appears to be broken. It will not turn. Any ideas as to why. Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

[@imkcallan]

Thank you so much for such a clear concise explanation. One thing you didn’t make very clear, where is the secret place to tap on the shoulder so that the shoulders collapse. I can never get my garment on my dress form. I have the drifts dress form currently and my previous dress form that was more padded never let me get the garment over the shoulders. Help! And thank you!

[@SewVeryEasy]

I do not have that model. :)

[@imkcallan]

Sorry, a little typo. The Dritz sew you dressform.

[@imkcallan]

Well, darn, it’s useless then! Thank you so much, now I know to stop looking for a way to make that happen.

[@maryjacob-israel1341]

I want to know why the one I bought takes months to be mailed?

[@shamielapeters7122]

I need to do this with both my old Nd my new dress forms 😊

[@lizaddison-duenas4351]

wow! never had this explained before thx

[@ladyhamilton5179]

Thank you for that video. Now if I could only get my dress form to stay up all would be well.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Rosalind Hamilton you can add PVC piping on the legs to make the legs larger and longer and that will help it stand up

[@earthsister1]

Fabulous share thanks

[@Yt-hb4wh]

Excellent video. Very informative!

[@LottieSue]

Thank you so much! I'm making a switch from just cottons in quilt making to man made fibers for fabrics. I've been researching adjustable dress forms but one thing I find in all of the is that they are not sturdy. They move when you pin or adjust them and I prefer stomething solid and unmovable. I know this might mean it won't be easy to move but do you have ideas how to accomplish this?

[@balduvinaarmas8571]

thanks, you help me a lot, I need to review more time your video.

[@fahmadi5804]

Perfect information thanks

[@suphaters]

Excellent video.

[@morussell3596]

What are the rods called in the inside that you use to adjust the dress form to different sizes called

[@TheFitmar]

Amazing❤