This is the best and most thorough, informational video that I have ever seen about dress forms. Thank you so very much
@heidieho44702 жыл бұрын
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.
@skee67063 жыл бұрын
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.
@bnyzhny6 жыл бұрын
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
@janeenpuckett47084 жыл бұрын
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!
@suearthur51295 ай бұрын
I watched your video. I adjusted and made a cover for my dress form and am thrilled with how it turned out. Thank you.
@indecisiveyt5 жыл бұрын
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!
@shedroids2 жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic lesson! What an absolute pleasure to listen to your clear and informative explanation of dress form use, beautiful Laura! Thank you :)
@sueleigh10186 жыл бұрын
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!♡
@wendyhutchins9455 жыл бұрын
The ribbon suggestion is brilliant. Excellent video. Exactly what I need! Thanks again, Laura. I love your channel. :)
@chrisharrison59745 жыл бұрын
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
@Jon212Farrand4 жыл бұрын
That quilt in the back ground is amazing!!!
@SusanSmith-hl3iv Жыл бұрын
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. 😊
@auntmayme81194 жыл бұрын
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
@pennyblood21282 жыл бұрын
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.
@yvettefeyjoo-booth26702 жыл бұрын
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.
@Joy1957K6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Honeybun2633 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy an Aujustoform in the USA?
@bm48674 жыл бұрын
This was the best one I’ve ever seen answered all my questions so logical thank you. And you’re absolutely gorgeous
@SpenceReam9 ай бұрын
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!
@seahorse35714 жыл бұрын
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.
@justineself3675 Жыл бұрын
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.
@christineoconnor11145 жыл бұрын
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.
@suziebond064 жыл бұрын
Thank you sew 😉 much!!! Great tutorial!
@Dmackie665 жыл бұрын
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.
@lwalker28874 жыл бұрын
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.
@chrisb53916 жыл бұрын
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.
@tf33enginegirl4 жыл бұрын
Hi! How would you put arms on the dress form?
@mcc14833 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing! Thank you! You are wonderful. I look forward to more of your tutorials.
@jodieroundtree4886 жыл бұрын
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!
@janetparker2722 Жыл бұрын
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
@hevnleee6 жыл бұрын
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!
@mirandathewlis4047 Жыл бұрын
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.
@oskarmolly Жыл бұрын
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!
@KimPhilibert12033 жыл бұрын
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
@w62638 ай бұрын
Very informative. Great help at understanding what a body form does. Answered my questions to manneqins, dummys or one these dress forms.
@traviss65646 жыл бұрын
I could tell you were on the verge of laughter a few times...thank you for the video. :)
@sunshinehappylady83143 жыл бұрын
Excellent information... Thank you!!!
@davidsonjudy522 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for, my manequin will now fit and look great.
@sunilhooda6243 жыл бұрын
Good educational video.
@madisonutube35245 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for this informative video. Learned a lot!
@Sumogrits3 жыл бұрын
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!
@lindamore73743 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks a million!
@florida4marion5 жыл бұрын
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..
@hellothere47243 ай бұрын
Got a used one on Craigslist 50 dollars
@BlossomsDogGrooming6 жыл бұрын
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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@nanch91802 жыл бұрын
Excellent video I learned so much
@beyondtherabbithole3 жыл бұрын
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.
@dianejohanson986 жыл бұрын
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.
@janettrevorneale81976 жыл бұрын
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@PeachPlastic3 жыл бұрын
Can I dress this is some form of squishy cover fabric to make it pinnable?
@SewVeryEasy3 жыл бұрын
you would need to be carefully not to add size :)
@bobbieyoder72236 жыл бұрын
Laura - Oh My - so timely! I was just researching dress forms! Again, you provide so much wonderful informations! Thanks
@dandyd144413 жыл бұрын
Creative lady. Thanks
@mirrorslava25154 жыл бұрын
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.
@glendaquick92906 жыл бұрын
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!
@gillianstearn126414 күн бұрын
I have just received my bodyform. I have accidentally made the sizes too large. I am struggling to reduce the sizes. Any help would be really helpful.
@beea96646 жыл бұрын
So helpful. I had no idea how much I didn’t know. I will be watching this again!
@LeighaBaer6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I recently bought my first dress form and now I can pad and fit it perfectly. Thank you!
@balduvinaarmas85714 жыл бұрын
thanks, you help me a lot, I need to review more time your video.
@johnettehaines62918 ай бұрын
I have been thinking of getting a dress form for about 4 yrs. But just been so confused on what to get. I have even watched videos on making one putting duct tape over a tee shirt on me. Which will require another person doing the tape while l stand there. That option did not feel appealing either.
@wandagoncalves30493 жыл бұрын
That is beautiful, I need one so bad. Than Kim s for sharing
@maryjacob-israel13414 жыл бұрын
I want to know why the one I bought takes months to be mailed?
@huidewes87136 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, always wondered how to do this. Your instructions are very easy to follow
@cvan10754 жыл бұрын
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).
@SewVeryEasy4 жыл бұрын
thank you and welcome to "Proud and Grey Club" :)you are going to love the freedom
@lacsa7276 жыл бұрын
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.
@SewVeryEasy6 жыл бұрын
wow, that is great news.... :):):):)
@KL-xs7kq2 жыл бұрын
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!
@sweeterthanpoison2 жыл бұрын
How did you make the batting stick?
@christinegoodman93102 жыл бұрын
Use sticky tape to hold it together.
@pegasusquilts4 жыл бұрын
Complete, reassuring, with all the extras. Love this!
@daaz8186 жыл бұрын
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.
@hasaheadachenow6 жыл бұрын
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
@helendrohan60775 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video. I have just ordered a dress form.
@nicolapage4477 Жыл бұрын
Laura, so informative and has helped build my confidence to use my body form
@fahmadi58046 жыл бұрын
Perfect information thanks
@janicemorin34852 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase this dress form? On line or is it available to purchase in a sewing store?
@1tbaccus6 жыл бұрын
I have a dress form its black like this but well used im missing a knob in the front do you know if it can be repaired
@SewVeryEasy6 жыл бұрын
Tonya Baccus I'm not too sure however if you put your hand inside the dress form you might be able to adjust it from the inside. Let me know if that works
@morussell35967 ай бұрын
What are the rods called in the inside that you use to adjust the dress form to different sizes called
@pamelareeves1604 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and useful, thankyou
@lizaddison-duenas43516 жыл бұрын
wow! never had this explained before thx
@hazelkinvig-paul82316 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was an eye opener! I will have to buy one! TFS xx
@shoncowan8622 жыл бұрын
Totally totally awesome Ms. Laura! Thank you! 😄
@tinawright10693 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful 👍 thankyou so much...
@theirishoutdoorcook12074 жыл бұрын
I really like this tailors dummy, but I find fault in the armholes, it’s very large in diameter for a small dummy size. Not all people have large shoulders ..
@judithkirk55156 жыл бұрын
I found this tutorial helpful..thank you for all the info.
@moviesnigerian-latestniger39745 жыл бұрын
What if I was making it for someone, how do I go about the undergarment?
@corneloringett-ferreira24093 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you very much.
@ladyhamilton51796 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that video. Now if I could only get my dress form to stay up all would be well.
@SewVeryEasy6 жыл бұрын
Rosalind Hamilton you can add PVC piping on the legs to make the legs larger and longer and that will help it stand up
@nicanorahernandez984 жыл бұрын
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.
@barbarafarrowjones89402 жыл бұрын
This video has been extremely helpful. I just bought a dress form and now I know how to adjust and pad it. Thank you!
@lanvo7564 Жыл бұрын
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 ❤
@SweetJasamine2 жыл бұрын
One of the best sewing videos I've seen. I've just bought a form and your advice has been invaluable. Thank you xx
@trudywolcott74194 жыл бұрын
I clicked the dress form link you provided. It’s for U.K. only. Do you have another for the U.S.?
@katythompson34283 жыл бұрын
What dressform are you using? I am about to buy a new one, my 3rd, and want to get my purchase correct this time, I've been doing lots of research on the options, but would love to know whihc this one is?
@katythompson34283 жыл бұрын
So sorry, I did not listen carefully first time around and see this is Adjustoform...... so I have answered my own question :) In fact today, I ordered an Adjustoform Olivia here in the UK.
@katythompson34283 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you so much. Lots of tips and tricks and things to think about. Most informative.
@CariGonz6 жыл бұрын
Hi sweetie. I'm Cari Gonz a new subbie to your channel. Showing sum luv and support. I am so excited about your channel. Luv learning new things especially about fashion and design.
@shamielapeters71223 жыл бұрын
I need to do this with both my old Nd my new dress forms 😊
@LottieSue5 жыл бұрын
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?
@GirlArmy214 жыл бұрын
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.
@peaceforall96552 жыл бұрын
Great explanation and beautiful lady!
@auntmayme81195 жыл бұрын
Would one buy a form based on their shoulder to neck measurement? (Because that’s the hardest area to fit)
@sandrastachowski5774 жыл бұрын
So far this has been the best information on how to pad out a dress form to fit your body. Including making a cover!
@amykeever8527 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful ! Thank you!!!
@rosannaderosa54993 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this fantastic and informative tutorial.(: