If you’ve taken up sewing and making clothing for yourself or your family, one of the wisest investments you can make is in a dress dummy. A dress dummy can help you make adjustments to get a perfectly customized fit. You can see how the clothing will look in three dimensions and do little bits of needlework by hand in a convenient way. This is much more effective than working with patterns alone.
The easiest way to see how your dress will hang on someone is to have her try it on. It’s unlikely, though, that you’ll find someone willing to stand still for you while you pin different pieces of fabric together and make changes to the design. The next best thing is to use dress forms that have the same shape as women’s bodies.
If you’re showing off your dress collection, there are many styles of mannequins that might suit you. While you can purchase dress mannequins that are simply standing upright, you’ll also find them available in many different poses. These poses can complement your fashions, creating the image that you have in mind.
