Dressmakers Mannequin - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T11:41:08Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/dressmakers-mannequin?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A5732&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm sure I paid to much for m…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-27:6365347:Comment:143682011-03-27T16:18:30.120ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
I'm sure I paid to much for mine, I bought it direct, it's a PMG, I think they are based in New Jersey. I do love her, *Peggy*. She's cloth and has collapsable shoulders which is kind of odd. I think her waist is slightly smaller than mine and her chest is much perkier than mine but she's pretty close otherwise. I really love having a dress form, it's very helpful.
I'm sure I paid to much for mine, I bought it direct, it's a PMG, I think they are based in New Jersey. I do love her, *Peggy*. She's cloth and has collapsable shoulders which is kind of odd. I think her waist is slightly smaller than mine and her chest is much perkier than mine but she's pretty close otherwise. I really love having a dress form, it's very helpful. I'm so glad!!!!! I was a bit…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-08:6365347:Comment:72312011-03-08T10:54:18.707ZCasey Sewhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/CaseySew
<p>I'm so glad!!!!! I was a bit worried that you'd be like... geez.. how dumb does she think I am of course I've checked it out!</p>
<p>Hurray! Happy sewing on your new taller mannequin.</p>
<p>I'm so glad!!!!! I was a bit worried that you'd be like... geez.. how dumb does she think I am of course I've checked it out!</p>
<p>Hurray! Happy sewing on your new taller mannequin.</p> Thank you SO much Casey!! I d…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-08:6365347:Comment:71022011-03-08T08:55:00.431ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
Thank you SO much Casey!! I definitely had no instructions with it and had no idea I could lengthen the torso... and to be honest I hadn't really poked around much to find out! You've just saved my mannequin from being re-homed!
Thank you SO much Casey!! I definitely had no instructions with it and had no idea I could lengthen the torso... and to be honest I hadn't really poked around much to find out! You've just saved my mannequin from being re-homed! Hi Amanda,
My mannequin sound…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-02:6365347:Comment:57322011-03-02T09:42:45.000ZCasey Sewhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/CaseySew
<p>Hi Amanda,</p>
<p>My mannequin sounds like it could be similar to yours. It was from a sale at Lincraft years ago. I can change the waist length though. Forgive me if I sound silly for suggesting this to you.. I'm sure you've had a good play with it, but I thought maybe getting it secondhand you might not have had the instructions. Have a look inside the mannequin. The torso on mine can be slid up and down on long pins - this function is not obvious from the outside and is a bit fidly, you…</p>
<p>Hi Amanda,</p>
<p>My mannequin sounds like it could be similar to yours. It was from a sale at Lincraft years ago. I can change the waist length though. Forgive me if I sound silly for suggesting this to you.. I'm sure you've had a good play with it, but I thought maybe getting it secondhand you might not have had the instructions. Have a look inside the mannequin. The torso on mine can be slid up and down on long pins - this function is not obvious from the outside and is a bit fidly, you have to hold back some lever like metal bits and shuffle the torso to where you want it.</p> Hi Amanda
Thanks for that -…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-02:6365347:Comment:57222011-03-02T09:17:43.000ZDebbiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbieHealey
<p>Hi Amanda</p>
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<p>Thanks for that - I will have a look at the classifieds. Maybe you can pad yours our a little in the shoulders so they are closer to your size? I have no solutions for the waist though!!</p>
<p>Hi Amanda</p>
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<p>Thanks for that - I will have a look at the classifieds. Maybe you can pad yours our a little in the shoulders so they are closer to your size? I have no solutions for the waist though!!</p> Hi Debbie,
I found my manneq…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-03-02:6365347:Comment:57152011-03-02T08:53:40.000ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
<p>Hi Debbie,</p>
<p> I found my mannequin brand new (but technically second hand) from the online Gumtree classifieds. If you wanted to have a look the Brisbane Gumtree classifieds can be found <a href="http://brisbane.gumtree.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a>. My mannequin is the type they sell at Spotlight but I got it for $100 instead of $350.</p>
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<p>That said however, I've had some issues with fitting using mannequins. My mannequin is the standard type with dials at the neck,…</p>
<p>Hi Debbie,</p>
<p> I found my mannequin brand new (but technically second hand) from the online Gumtree classifieds. If you wanted to have a look the Brisbane Gumtree classifieds can be found <a target="_blank" href="http://brisbane.gumtree.com.au/">here</a>. My mannequin is the type they sell at Spotlight but I got it for $100 instead of $350.</p>
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<p>That said however, I've had some issues with fitting using mannequins. My mannequin is the standard type with dials at the neck, bust, waist and hips - it isn't one of those super adjustable ones with dials all over the place. As a result, my mannequin's shoulders are 2" narrower than mine (so bodices never sit right) and I'm tall so my waist is around the area of my mannequin's hips! So I'd recommend comparing your measurements to the non-adjustable parts of the mannequin. But maybe there's a way around that stuff? I really don't know!</p> They are my favourite too! I…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-09:6365347:Comment:18942011-02-09T11:54:45.000ZDebbiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbieHealey
They are my favourite too! I would love a vintage one, but they are hard to find .... so it will probably be a new one - I guess the advantage of these is that they are easier to adjust??? Good luck in your guest. BTW - I like your dress!!
They are my favourite too! I would love a vintage one, but they are hard to find .... so it will probably be a new one - I guess the advantage of these is that they are easier to adjust??? Good luck in your guest. BTW - I like your dress!! Thanks for bringing this up,…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-09:6365347:Comment:18722011-02-09T07:52:38.000Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
Thanks for bringing this up, I too feel I need to invest. I've only managed to look on ebay so far, I do love the ones with the wooden base.
Thanks for bringing this up, I too feel I need to invest. I've only managed to look on ebay so far, I do love the ones with the wooden base. It was JK Trading, and I see…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-09:6365347:Comment:18662011-02-09T02:29:53.000ZDeb Cameronhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebCameron
<p>It was JK Trading, and I see they are starting bids at $159, they are based in Sydney, I can't remember how much postage was, I always get a quote. Occassionally they put one up for a low starting price, that's how I got mine so cheap - so keep an eye out. Having a look on Ebay there is certainly alot on there, most for local pick up only though, sigh. Goodluck!</p>
<p>It was JK Trading, and I see they are starting bids at $159, they are based in Sydney, I can't remember how much postage was, I always get a quote. Occassionally they put one up for a low starting price, that's how I got mine so cheap - so keep an eye out. Having a look on Ebay there is certainly alot on there, most for local pick up only though, sigh. Goodluck!</p> Deb that would be great - I h…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-08:6365347:Comment:18482011-02-08T22:03:22.000ZDebbiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbieHealey
Deb that would be great - I have been looking at some on ebay, but wasn't sure ......
Deb that would be great - I have been looking at some on ebay, but wasn't sure ......