Want a perfectly fitted dress form? In this easy DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a custom dress form using the duct tape method! This budget-friendly technique works for any size and is perfect for sewing, draping, and pattern making. No expensive mannequins needed!
🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✔ How to make a dress form at home
✔ Step-by-step duct tape method
✔ Perfect fit for any body shape
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Making the Mold
3:08 Cutting the Fabric
4:01 Sewing the Skirt
4:47 Sewing the Bodice
10:20 Sewing the Armhole and Neck
13:17 Filling the Dress Form
14:22 Making the Stand
16:02 Final Dress Form
Materials:
Duct Tape Mold:
- Plastic Wrap (about 1 roll used in this tutorial)
- Duct Tape (about 3 rolls)
- Sharpie Marker
Patterns:
- Pattern Paper
- Tracing Paper
Dress Form:
- Cotton Muslin (About 2 yards) https://fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/cotton-muslin-fabric-60-inches
- Pellon Cotton Batting (45"x60")
- Matching Thread
- Polyester Fiber Fill (About 40 ounces)
- Temporary Adhesive
- Cardboard
Stand:
- Wooden Plate https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-17-75-in-Pine-Edge-Glued-Round-64307549/333332185
- Castor Wheels (4 wheels are recommended) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-2-in-Black-Soft-Rubber-and-Steel-Swivel-Plate-Caster-with-Locking-Brake-and-90-lbs-Load-Rating-49509/203661074
- 1 1/4" PVC Pipes (2-3 depending on desired height) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-1-1-4-in-x-2-ft-PVC-DWV-Sch-40-Pipe-PVC-07100-0200/202018045
- Male Adaptor PVC https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-1-4-in-PVC-Male-Adapter-E943G-20-HD/100404003
- PVC Connectors (1-2 depending on desired height) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-1-4-in-PVC-Standard-Coupling-E940G-30-HD/100403997
- #12 x3/4" Flat Head Phillips Screws (for floor flange) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-12-x-3-4-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-10-Pack-807601/204275575
- #10 x 1/2" Pan Head Phillips Screws (for castor wheels) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-10-x-1-2-in-Phillips-Pan-Head-Zinc-Plated-Sheet-Metal-Screw-9-Pack-806461/204275194
- 1 1/4" Floor Flange https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southland-1-1-4-in-Galvanized-Malleable-Iron-Floor-Flange-Fitting-511-606HN/100146027
- Spray Paint (optional) https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-10-oz-All-Purpose-Flat-Black-Spray-Paint-AF79705UF/320161382
Tools:
- Sewing Machine
- Iron
- Measuring Tape
- Scissors
- Sewing Pins
- Fabric Marker
- Power Drill or Screwdriver
- PVC Cutters (depending on desired height) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-1-4-in-Ratcheting-PVC-Cutter-16PL0101-1/304217581
- Malet
- Stapler
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