tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post4245427245133129487..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Dressform, Part Three and Getting There!Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-71662599155621880642013-02-03T20:40:46.815-05:002013-02-03T20:40:46.815-05:00Thank you. Thank you. elliesuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417242132853513530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-63084254595488456352013-02-02T07:30:33.979-05:002013-02-02T07:30:33.979-05:00I've missed the posts on your progress. I'...I've missed the posts on your progress. I'm excited to see how it turns out. Knowing you, it will be perfect :)RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-26605497352286231692013-02-01T20:08:50.186-05:002013-02-01T20:08:50.186-05:00I have been following your blog for a couple years...I have been following your blog for a couple years as I sew and I used to live in northeast New York state. I really have enjoyed reading about your current project, your body double; the results are elegant. Good job, Bunny!Becky Weimernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11529177490431929232013-01-30T10:24:24.809-05:002013-01-30T10:24:24.809-05:00For some reason my reply has disappeared, Angela. ...For some reason my reply has disappeared, Angela. I haven't experienced any dressform other than this one so really don't have the chops to recommend one. In a perfect world I would own a Wolf form in my own measurements. But next would be anything sturdy, pinnable, and to my exact measurements. Duct tape dummy didn't last for me and sort of lost it's mimic of my shape after a while. So this inexpensive form, rebuilt to my specs, is absolutely fine for me. Plus it has been fun putting it together. It's a lot more fun sewing than sticking duct tape together.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39357176515367773522013-01-30T04:24:42.323-05:002013-01-30T04:24:42.323-05:00Looking good!Looking good!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-22625868601574112002013-01-29T10:56:41.640-05:002013-01-29T10:56:41.640-05:00For those of us with no dress form at all, what br...For those of us with no dress form at all, what brand/type do you recommend? I can't wait to see the next installment to see how/where you added padding to get the perfect shape. Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-30334156549308229882013-01-28T20:33:09.605-05:002013-01-28T20:33:09.605-05:00Those dolls are positively darling. Thanks for the...Those dolls are positively darling. Thanks for the link, Laura. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-84525102861277839302013-01-28T14:16:02.703-05:002013-01-28T14:16:02.703-05:00what a pretty toile fabric for your dressform!
lov...what a pretty toile fabric for your dressform!<br />love it.a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-704433356597677302013-01-28T14:04:06.741-05:002013-01-28T14:04:06.741-05:00How beautiful 'YOU' look in toile! LOL T...How beautiful 'YOU' look in toile! LOL This has turned out to be a wonderful project & I'm following along with great interest. <br /><br />"peel off a layer" Yes, I wish it were THAT easy, in real life! ;-)<br /><br />Good job, Bunny!! ~clap~clap~Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-42595530029985233292013-01-28T09:59:10.465-05:002013-01-28T09:59:10.465-05:00Thanks Bunny for all the extra info. You have just...Thanks Bunny for all the extra info. You have just about convinced me to give it a try with a little help from DH & DD. However, with all the trying on and taking off it might have to wait til the weather warms up...our old house is quite drafty.<br />Csn't wait to see what the finished lady looks like.<br />Laura<br />PS Have you seen fabulous dollmaking by Mimi Kirchner (http://www.etsy.com/listing/113413455/blond-tattooed-lady-doll)She makes tatooed ladies (and gentlemen) from toile fabric. Your form reminds me of these ladies!Laura SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146599519173951450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24380624231167454482013-01-28T08:08:03.121-05:002013-01-28T08:08:03.121-05:00There is a certain bra style that I prefer so I bu...There is a certain bra style that I prefer so I buy them in multiples. I sacrificed on to the form as you can see above. I had to fill the bra with padding to keep it from caving in. I also made sure I wore this same bra for the fitting. That and some undies and a big robe to keep up with the on and offs.There is a little secret to getting the form smooth and I will show that in the next post.<br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-19375265739698403222013-01-28T07:58:12.229-05:002013-01-28T07:58:12.229-05:00Bunny, this is fascinating, and you are a very cle...Bunny, this is fascinating, and you are a very clever sewista! I will be looking forward to see how you manage to pad the toile so that it remains smooth and not lumpy. May I ask what undergarments you wore to fit the toile? I'd imagine they could really affect the fit, particularly the bra, whether padded, underwire, etc.<br />JosieLCPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202339834625299180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-64864635886325186712013-01-28T02:54:41.950-05:002013-01-28T02:54:41.950-05:00I'm loving this... Clever girl xI'm loving this... Clever girl xHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-25123466873373340672013-01-27T20:22:30.625-05:002013-01-27T20:22:30.625-05:00This project is on my "to do" list. Wil...This project is on my "to do" list. Will be checking back with you to see the finished project. I have a Connie Crawford book that outlines almost exactly what you did. :)<br /><br />Saint Nolt Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391130568635425836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-45641171971768708242013-01-27T18:22:27.646-05:002013-01-27T18:22:27.646-05:00Yup, he's a keeper.
Just want to add that it...Yup, he's a keeper. <br /><br />Just want to add that it got all stuffed this afternoon and really really looks like me which I am very happy about. I gave it my little maturity tummy and my bootyiesque backside. Can't wait to show the completed project. I just have the "fine finishing" to do on it now.Thanks for all the encouragement, everyone. You can do this. It's a bit intense and it is probably more fun to actually sew a garment but is well worth the effort. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59434280734097072042013-01-27T18:19:19.450-05:002013-01-27T18:19:19.450-05:00It was over the completed bodice but I let it ride...It was over the completed bodice but I let it ride to where it wanted to be as I went up and down stairs, etc. I was prepared to add an extra piece of fabric into the waistline if it slithered down to my exposed skin. <br /><br />I was more worried about my neighbors showing up as I did all the off and ons as they were due for a visit. Hubby spotted for me. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-4297380340336689812013-01-27T18:16:45.133-05:002013-01-27T18:16:45.133-05:00Yes, the fabric will look great in the sewing room...Yes, the fabric will look great in the sewing room scheme. I have already used some of the toile to cover my sleeve board.<br /><br />At this point I have all the pattern pieces for a new cover so it would be much less work than the initial form. Since this post I have padded it all out and it is a matter of layers so I could just peel back a layer or two. Wish it was that simple in real life.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-64530293781622535492013-01-27T17:32:58.138-05:002013-01-27T17:32:58.138-05:00Gotta love DHs for the help they give us! Yours so...Gotta love DHs for the help they give us! Yours sounds much like mine - loves to solve a problem with a practical solution, and willing to mark a hem or some other such thing when called upon. Yay for helpful partners in the house!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-13941739783052999392013-01-27T16:39:51.370-05:002013-01-27T16:39:51.370-05:00This is a lot of work! I love the toile fabric tha...This is a lot of work! I love the toile fabric that you chose. So pretty. I'd be afraid to try this. My weight fluctuates too much to make it worth the effort for me, lol.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-35904953798097961592013-01-27T16:33:05.565-05:002013-01-27T16:33:05.565-05:00Bunny, did you tie the black elastic next to your ...Bunny, did you tie the black elastic next to your skin or the over the finished bodice? elliesuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417242132853513530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-89760619719907475252013-01-27T16:25:22.075-05:002013-01-27T16:25:22.075-05:00I too love the fabric, and if I remember rightly i...I too love the fabric, and if I remember rightly it goes with the colour theme for your sewing room (B&W right?).<br /><br />I too am following with interest, however after all this hard work, I hope you don't intend putting on or losing any weight (not that you need to on either count) otherwise, does that mean doing it all again. Did I read in your other posts that you intend doing a summer (slimmer) and winter (heavier) version?pdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-66556472851291290062013-01-27T14:42:36.035-05:002013-01-27T14:42:36.035-05:00This will be a valuable tool. I LOVE the fabric yo...This will be a valuable tool. I LOVE the fabric you're using for it. Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-38694763084438529602013-01-27T14:34:43.023-05:002013-01-27T14:34:43.023-05:00This is a seriously interesting project. I want t...This is a seriously interesting project. I want to follow up on this cause my dressform is sort of useless.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-16904867879255151092013-01-27T13:49:06.842-05:002013-01-27T13:49:06.842-05:00It has been quite labor intense, Kristine, but I t...It has been quite labor intense, Kristine, but I think definitely worth it and so much more workable than that duct tape dummy that collapse out to a weird shape that looked nothing like this one. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-15631862963203426252013-01-27T13:43:25.014-05:002013-01-27T13:43:25.014-05:00Wow, this was a real undertaking, but it looks fan...Wow, this was a real undertaking, but it looks fantastic. I love that you used such a pretty fabric for it, as it still be a pretty accessory in the sewing room... even when she's naked!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.com