Teach Yourself to Sew: Make Your Own Dress Form. Part 1

Learn how to make your own dress form out of duct tape.
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[@Chris-lc4bo]

5 years later still the best video about sewing your own dress form with duct tape. The tips to details are very helpful.

[@onitasanders7403]

This is the very, very best tutorial on DIY dress forms. Complete in every aspect. Touching upon padding, making a stand, covering it with fabric to make it pin-able, to drawing the design lines on the form (which none of the videos I have seen even touch).

[@angelfierypetals5252]

Right on time. I'm 51 (physically lots of doctors reports I don't want to discuss) and One of my unfinished dreams is to have made my own Victorian gown Yes and Wear it. Hat gloves boots and ALL I don't care if I'm pulling weeds in the yard to wear it!!! This is one needed step in sure. I was trying to figure out where to get one ... You are AWESOME !!!

[@marywoodard2278]

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[@kellykirkpatrick8978]

Hahaha I love it! Keep us posted. I'd like to see it

[@Veemerica]

Have you gotten this project on the way?

[@artraft3669]

I also want to wear princess gown. But I was a little afraid that it'll look extra. But now because of your comment I know if I don't do that I will regret it.thank you

[@IamDrNana]

This is the best dress form tutorial! I have spent hours watching and thinking that won’t work. But you covered all the steps. Thank you

[@sigridkutz4468]

Thank you for this tutorial, you explain every thing so well. I made a dress form about 30 years ago. We used butchers tape which has glue on one side which activates only when it's moistened. It was cut while on the roll using a raiser blade. Then we wet each strip by wiping it over a wet sponge and placed it in the same way on the body as you described. While it dries it shrinks slightly, which when finnished ,gives you the exact replica and mesurement of your body and has a very smooth surface. My figure changed a lot during the years, but you encouraged me to make another one. I found a tutorial that uses that method: "DIY dress form tutorial Part 1", by Nashville Repertory Theater.

[@beckycollins2670]

At first looking at several diy dress forms, I thought there was no way I could do it! I’ve never made a dress form before. But after watching your videos I’m Excited to go for it! Thank you for your simple, but exact instructions! Thank you you’re are amazing!!

[@hermajesty52]

Awesome Judith. Brilliant!!!

[@lev4392]

Absolutely the best diy dress form video I’ve seen!

[@ariashanks3893]

Wow, I'm so glad I found this! This is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I want my dress for to be perfect

[@debbiemalfeo1132]

I've seen many of these tutorials and yours is the best. Adressses many issues. Thank you.

[@Threads]

You're very welcome!

[@OleensEmbroidery]

My sisters and I plan to do this on our girls only beach vacation. What fun we will have. Two of us love to sew.

[@teceyS3]

This is so wonderful! I want to make my own wedding dress- it will be a very modest Jewel neckline, long sleeved tea-length gown, with a smoothly fitting top, and a full tulle skirt- the idea of the dress form gives me confidence that I will be able to successfully create my own gown- you just got a new subscriber! ;)

[@heidimarie2896]

How was the wedding?

[@Draegane]

This is an excellent, very complete tutorial, thank you ! I was familiar with the duct tape method, but I was anxious as to how to trace the center and waist lines correctly, and I found the previous one I made a bit too floppy, the 3 layers should help, it is the small details that changes a lot ^^ I'm very looking forward to try it :-)

[@skylark741]

Great tutorial. Glad your model only donated a little hair in the process :) .

[@dulceangel191]

IMPECABLE. Best explanation I've seen in tutorials. You're as detail freak as I am. Subscribed.

[@MegaThemeg]

List: Oversized tee 3-4 rolls duct tape clear plastic kitchen wrap narrow elastic to fit around your waist yardstick permanent marker washable marker small chain necklace narrow masking tape 1/8" scissors piece of heavy cardboard or foamcore shoulder pads or bra pads a wooden or plastic shaped tailor's hanger inexpensive fiberfill hair tie shoes Optional: PVC pipe and fittings Plastic bucket of kitty litter or sand Old file folder

[@OleensEmbroidery]

Thank you for taking the time to list this

[@blondie9909]

This channel is a blessing

[@artistpw]

This is a superb video. So clear and well presented. Kudos!

[@rikfon9640]

Как здорово ! Подобное я видела , но у вас профессионально !!! Молодцы !

[@suzannemartin8986]

This is by far the best dress form tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@whinagalbas7815]

Hello I'm french I love your voice and understand your english so well Thanks💕

[@mindatavares4962]

The best i have seen , thank you so much , simple but perfect!!!

[@mariachavarria4616]

Im actually going to try this with my friend of sister.

[@katesterling8915]

Thank you. So looking forward to part 2 👍🏻⭐️

[@electraheart7745]

This is so helpful I’m gonna try it when I get all the supplies.

[@viianapoa7448]

Wow, ab-soul-utely awesome work / pattern Mam! Thank u!

[@gustavotrejo7628]

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[@jesusislord8895]

I really enjoyed this video ❤️

[@jarapovic]

Thank you for making this! You're seriously the best. One question- how far up does the tape need to go under the armpits? Should it go up to where the fold is?

[@MaryCateOMalley]

My sister made one, but she cut the tape in triangles while it was on the roll and it really went around the curves perfectly. She also used three colors to track the layers well. I love your precision, though. I one is going to go through this, it is nice to end up with quality you can use.

[@hina8578]

Wow!! So much contained and smooth work ! Superb! I wish someone could do mine the same..my dress stitching by every tailorn is disaster bcz of my uneven distribution of weight..n my weight not remain constant.. She could also do the best pinnata making to any shape!!!

[@oliveracastro4230]

I would love to make a dress form for myself this was a great video , thank you

[@isabeldavila2447]

Bendiciones. Excelente explicacion, quede muy satisfecha con este tutorial. Pronto haré el mio Dios la bendiga y gracias por compartir excelente tutorial. Saludos y besos desde mi distancia

[@madisonmontgomery03]

I made one of these and what you dont realize until you start using it is that you will gunk up your pins because when you pull them out of the form they are covered in sticky adhesive from the tape and it can transfer to your fabric. The duct tape adhesive covering your pins then makes it harder to push them in fabric. Who wants to clean all their pins after every use.

[@Biancapanzram]

That's why she shows you how to make a cover. It's not intended to stick your pins through the actual duct tape, you stick your pins through the cover only.

[@madisonmontgomery03]

Bianca Panzram the cover is helpful but you need to be able to just easily drive a pin all the way into the form sometimes if you're working with something heavy. Trying to be all delicate and catch the cover just right gets old real quick

[@Biancapanzram]

@@madisonmontgomery03 Duly noted. Well, for $24 you can get this thing which helps you make one that you can push pins through. (No duct tape needed.) patterns.bootstrapfashion.com/index.php/exclusive-diy-dress-form-sewing-pattern-and-a-complete-step-by-step-sewing-photo-guide-2167.html#.XBgtCVxKhPY

[@madisonmontgomery03]

Bianca Panzram thanks for going of the trouble to send me another option I respect that ~

[@Biancapanzram]

@@madisonmontgomery03 I think it's a neat option to have. Considering how expensive a custom dress form is, it's pretty cool to be able to make one from a $24 pattern that's tailored to your own measurements/figure. I don't feel that I quite yet have the sewing skills to try to make this custom form but I plan to get the pattern and make one as soon as I feel I'm ready/ can sew well enough.

[@Rottsy1]

Fabulous instructions! But my problem with the duct tape projects is that it's not actually your exact size, since there is at least 3 layers of duct tape, not to mention the additional layer of the shirt. That can add up to as much as 1/2" all around! I would think that this would significantly throw off the overall fit once it's off the mannequin. A better process would be to use the taped form as a mold, instead of stuffing it and using as is. Silicone would probably be best, especially for pinning. However, it may not be cost effective for everyone. Expansion foam might work, but you would have to be very careful not to overfill to the point of distorting the taped form. Leaving holes in strategic places to allow for overflow might alleviate this problem, I would think. those areas could then be shaved & sanded down once the foam has set. Well, there I go thinking out loud again.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

I can, quite easily, imagine many people who would be very happy to a a dress form that is within less of an inch of their body measurements. The depth of the covering is likely to be less than 1/4" (3-4 layers of tape & t-shirt). Ease generally allowed, especially for woven goods, is much more than 1/4" - 1/2"). I've worked with expanding foam in construction type projects. I would not recommend it for this project. First I don't know how strong the "mold" of duct tape would have to be to control the expansion of the foam. How do you propose to separate the mold from the foam? Wouldn't you have the person wear some type of non-stick body hugging garment that would be cut off. The foam has to be free of the mold in order to "be shaved & sanded". Plus the bare foam would have to then be recovered with something to protect it, as even light pressure could damage it. Appreciate that you are thinking outside of the box. That's the way most new ideas come about. Sometimes great ones. Other times ..... My 2-cents for whatever copper clad pennies are worth these days.

[@GardensLadyBug]

This video tutorial is what led me to your channel. This method is the best I've seen so far but it's only part one. I would love to see the rest but can't seem to locate it in your play list. Would you please share the exact title of part 2 so I can find it in search? Thank you, from a new subscriber.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3a3g2pjo6iemZY

[@GardensLadyBug]

@@altitudeiseverything3163 Thank you!

[@승무원취줌마]

So Amazing♥!!!

[@isldgal]

Wow this is amazing

[@tariblevins955]

Great video, thank you.

[@bogdanfutera]

Very well done.

[@Theeclarencebird]

That intro makes me trust them instantly

[@raizamarrero5721]

Genial....This is the best way to get a perfect proyect..

[@sigridkutz4468]

We used a tape that is a lot like packaging tape with glue on one side, it shrinks slightly while drying, thereby will have the exact right measurements.

[@iantailoring5349]

great tutorial

[@raraavis7782]

Yeah...the standing is definitely a pain...literally. I wasn’t even aware I had trouble with it....but then, when do you ever have to stand completely still for an hour? My back hurt like hell halfway trough and of course stretching isn’t an option. Great tutorial though, probably the most thorough I have ever seen!

[@Risi666]

lmao... standing still in one spot for 12 hours was a pain xD might wanna work on your fitness...

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Might actually be the shoes! 😳😺

[@Victoriaward]

you are a legend

[@Carinabroda]

Hola. Como hago para ver la parte 2 ?

[@galinakarki5920]

it is fantastic!!!

[@sheilapendley1716]

Thank You!

[@knmplans]

I wish so badly I could use this as an option. Unfortunately duck tape is not latex free. Bummer.

[@ЕленаОмельченко-м1е]

Гениально! Супер класс!

[@zzakcelik2637]

Very smart project.😳

[@luisepaldrok8669]

Could someone please tell me why is the elastic band around the waist needed? What happens if you don't do that?

[@謝孟真-l7t]

Good! Does the knitted fabric do the basic prototype?

[@TheMinot60]

Skip this mess and sew one from boot strap fashion patterns. Exactly to your measurements, pattern about $20., cost of muslin or some pretty fabric from your stash, and stuff with what you want - I plan on using a mix of fiberfill and saved fabric scraps.

[@FoconaDicadaSil]

Que legal vou fazer ♥️🇧🇷✂️

[@joroseira]

maravilha , adorei

[@cindygarman8603]

I used a turtleneck & leggings for my girls, and taped them down to the mid thigh, doing each leg separately. They way, I can make pants for them also!

[@mfl4266]

! Qué pena que no se pueda traducir al español.......! Está muy bien y completo. Lo voy a intentar hacer. Aunque no entienda nada de lo que dice. ! Haber que sale. MUCHAS GRACIAS.

[@tashfaccio1638]

Mine burst open days after completing the shell! Notes, don't over stuff, this could lead to bursting & the duct tap pealing. Also only use the strongest duck tap you can find. Last, try your best to tap the inside of the cur line to strengthen the form from the inside! Heart breaking going through all that & its falling apart.

[@italieuh9983]

Aye lol imma make a dress for my sister one day.. imma have to pay her to form her tho....

[@rosemary7070]

Nice

[@cynthiaroberson1753]

I’m so happy I came across your video, I just didn’t want to use duck tape. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@MrsStevenBrown]

I used the dusktape to make a cloth pattern and stuffed my cloth pattern instead, like a real stand, that. Might be an option for you

[@sokol5557]

Thank You, very, very .

[@slaveNo-4028]

Oh man, how do you do this if you're a loner and have no-one to help?

[@Threads]

I think it would be difficult.....

[@slaveNo-4028]

@@Threads well, I'll report back soon lol. Bought myself the tape today.. I think with some methodical procedure I might be able to do it, like first doing the back and lower body that requires the most movement, and leaving some spaces so I'll be able to bend, and then in the end doing the upper front & arm area.. Wish me luck lol

[@cherengland3905]

I did this was very impressed with myself loved my dress form.........then I lost 130lbs lol.

[@vuyiswasigagayi122]

Much appreciation

[@mfl4266]

!!! Por favor podría hacer alguien esté estupendo tutorial traducido en español!!!. !!! MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS!!!.

[@jwatley313]

Wow that's clever

[@seahorse8196]

I cant find part 2?

[@muflatu]

From 3:00 to 3:10 I can watch it forever without getting bored.

[@tiffanymalloy2121]

Wow!

[@PrincessAloeVera]

THANK YOU !!

[@pilarorts1100]

Excelent

[@laufeypetursdottir2062]

Would love to see next step

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3a3g2pjo6iemZY

[@oumomar9138]

Wow. Thank you madame it's eay. To sewi any thing 👍

[@michelletepperrealestate8126]

I swear, this is great, but how funny would a parody by Kristin Wiig and Kate McKinnon be?!

[@robinabaloch]

Where is part 2 of this video?

[@londoncherieback2206]

The tape ones are kind of sucky. Bootstrap Fasions dressform is pretty inexpensive and awesome.

[@ritarivera4011]

Lovely. Lovely mamasita thanks

[@fkovacs1]

I tried the duct tape form and it was awful. The shirt underneath and the layers of duct tape added almost a whole inch to my true size al around, and threw any pattern I used with it off so I still didn't get a good fit- particularly in places like the high bust where I couldn't alter. Then after a couple of months it began to stink, so I had to toss it out. Never again.

[@aroundworldnews]

Can you write the things you used in the description box

[@Yuzvashevskaya]

Блестяще .Подробно . Пробывала скотчем обклеить и так же разрезать . Получилось не очень аккуратно .Одной не справиться ...

[@aroundworldnews]

بطبقها

[@larfaye01]

did anyone else notice the hair stuck to the tape from the neck piece?

[@alamgirshaikh7865]

nice

[@meiiwong4936]

Superbe !!!

[@jau2552]

Where is part 2 please!

[@johnroekoek12345]

Or... you take a t-shirt and skinny jeans, or dress which fits you perfectly, and you fill that. Tape the holes.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@John Roekoe, That is not a viable suggestion, as the clothes have no form until you're in them__so just how do you propose that would work out?!?!? 😳😒😏

[@evaafricanfashions9224]

Can you use another tape apart from a duct tape

[@E-Kat]

Eva African Fashions probably Tiger tape would be good but it's much more expensive, so stick (he he) with duck tape.

[@DawnaRo]

@@E-Kat What is Tiger Tape and would it gunk up the pins like duct tape?

[@toma__466]

👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@thatswhatshesaid.literally737]

😳 @ 6:20 she cut her hair. 😬 Lol 😄

[@jws1948ja]

What about nurses scissors?

[@chloebeaumont7530]

Wrap the person like a mummy going around the body . So much easier than this laborious process

[@jasperbernardi5751]

Quick tip, take breaks and drink water. I didn't and ended up being sick in the bathroom half way through.

[@МаджидПашаев-ш3г]

Thenk you OK

[@boonelove9962]

@BrittanyBee

[@lydiamoukhtari7556]

Can you translate your english to franche please

[@HamiltonIsLife]

Lydia Moukhtari franche

[@liny4909]

Useless for trying to make a pattern of My Own Body, too laborious a process to recruit a friend.

[@ольгаиванова-н4ы3г]

Зачем такие сложности? Если бы была женщина крупная тогда понятно, а так зачем усложнять?

[@K1amaze]

Sweet lady