Dressmakers Dummy – Which One Is for You?

So, you are looking for a Dressmakers Dummy? Well, then lets see what we can do to help you pick the right one for you.

When deciding which Dressmakers Dummy you should choose, you need to decide if you are making clothes mainly the same size, or if you are making lots of different sizes. The reason for this is that you can buy a dummy that is one size, or a re-sizable one, where you can change the measurements as you like. You can also get a Dressmakers Dummy custom made, to fit a specific persons measurements.

It is also a good idea to find out if the height can be changed, as this will be very useful if you are making trousers or skirts. It is also great to be able to adjust the height of your “work-surface” to prevent back or shoulder pains.

You should also make sure that the Dressmakers Dummy of your choice is covered in a material that allows for needles to be put in it – that way you can try items on and adjust them before stitching them together.

My personal favorite is the Singer DF151-G Adjustable Dress Form. It is fully adjustable, with 12 dials that gives you an enormous amount of choice in different body shapes and sizes. It is also covered in fabric to make it easy to use needles for testing.

It has adjustable height, which is really handy when making trousers, or if you are shorter or taller than average and have trouble working with a less adjustable dummy. It even includes a hem gauge to mark the hemline for skirts and dresses. It is so versatile that it makes sewing a delight!

Here are some others you may want to have a look at too:

* Singer DF150 Adjustable Dress Form, Red, Small
* Singer DF151_G Adjustable Dress Form, Gray, Medium
* Dritz My Double Deluxe Dress Form Small By The Each

Make sure you consider all aspects before choosing a dressmakers dummy because it will be a very useful tool in your clothes making progress and there are many different models to consider – there is one out there that will definitely be the right one for you!