All I have is your basic model. I'm a historical costumer by trade, working
for museums, and this is all I ever needed for women's clothes. You can't
really get one that adjusts to many different styles needed for the
different time periods. Corsets mounted on a dress dolly can shrink the
padding underneath, which makes getting an accurate fit difficult. I still
rely on fitting on the person.
I use the dolly to support garments while I hem them, hanging bias garments
out, checking sleeve alignment, that sort of thing. I sometimes mount
projects on the dolly to take photos and see how things are looking.
I would like to upgrade to a professional hard tailor's dolly as they tend
to be a little more stable and don't tip. I've used the foam ones, but don't
really care for them as they tend to go out of shape and stay that way if
you corset them, that and they off gas (smell).
I'd get yourself a basic model. Often they can be found second hand for as
little as $10. Then get a sloper fitted to you, and use that to pad out your
dolly. Use non twill fabric in the sloper as it will streatch, and be
prepared to re check the fit from time to time.
Happy dolly buying,
Kelly Grant (SCA estela du frayse)
"Bravery is something you can experience on the spur of the moment, faced
with danger. To have courage, you must think about the dangers in advance,
then weigh the risks, and then do what you have to do, despite your fears"
Caius Merlyn Britannicus
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Subject: [h-cost] which dress form? - opinions
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 07:47:21 -0800 (PST)
The question posted earlier got me thinking that I need a dress form
too. I know very little about them except that they can be quite useful.
Which ones are the easiest to work with and adjust, and are some more
compatible with adjustments for certain body types? Specifically - short
back/long hip, small rib cage and waist but broad shoulders and largish
bust.
I took a quick peek online at Hancocks and they currently have one on
sale for $99. This brought up the questions as this basic one doesn't look
like it would adjust very well to what is required. The Prym-Dritz twin fit
looks like it might be more amenable to the proper measurements.
I'm looking for one that would be appropriate for both costuming and
'modern' clothing.
What all is out there and what have been everyone's experiences? What
would be considered a reasonable price?
Thanks,
Annette M
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