Using a Dress Form

I haven't gotten the chance to play with mine yet, but here are some useful tutorials for getting started:



The Problem With Dress Forms

How To Use A Dress Form

How To Drape Fabric On A Dress Form

How To Alter Patterns On A Dress Form

Padding A Dress Form To More Closely Match Your Body

New Roommate!

We have a new roommate!

I named her "Imelda." I don't know why, it just came to me.

My mother-in-law rescued her from a thrift store. She needs a little TLC, in the form of Febreeze and dusting and a couple tiny bolts that need to be replaced, but she was a great buy–just $50. New dress forms usually start at about $150.

I'm looking forward to figuring out how to use her!