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Wanted: Dressmaker's Dummy

designergal87 · 2010-05-19 23:56:34

Hi, I'm in desperate need of a dressmaker's dummy, adjustable and size medium if possible, don't have much money so can't afford more than €50. Have tried asking in loads of shops if they have any to give away but to no avail...please help, i've recently started making clothes but it's very difficult without the dummy to…

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20-05-2010 12:56am

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designergal87

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Hi, I'm in desperate need of a dressmaker's dummy, adjustable and size medium if possible, don't have much money so can't afford more than €50. Have tried asking in loads of shops if they have any to give away but to no avail...please help, i've recently started making clothes but it's very difficult without the dummy to work on!!!!

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#2 20-05-2010 9:57am
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It may not be exactly what you are looking for but if the clothes are for yourself you can make a dummy from duct tape.

heres a few different tutorials
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3659/clone-yourself-a-fitting-assistant

I think I originally seen this on Threadbanger - Im sure you could google other sites as well.

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