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HomeHome & GardenSewing, Craft & HobbySewingSinger Sewing Co DF150-G Gray Dress Form, M |
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176 of 178 found the following review helpful:
 Not for tight-fitting clothes Jul 06, 2009
By Diana Mitova
"ddmitova"
This dress form is very convenient. The multiple dials give you a lot of control in getting the right measurements, and the fabric-covered surface lets you pin materials to the form.
However, there is one major drawback. You can't use the form to create tight-fitting tops or dresses, because the chest shape is not true to life! In real life, breast width transitions gradually from top to bottom, but at the bottom it cuts sharply in where the breast ends and the rib cage begins (under the cup). On this dress form though, the breasts thin out gradually on the underside as well, making the ribcage in that area disproportionately wide. With the waist and breast measurements set exactly to my own, it is *impossible* to even put my bra on the form!
It would be great for loose shirts and dresses, but keep in mind that the chest area is messed up.
57 of 58 found the following review helpful:
 Good For Beginners Oct 16, 2009
By javajunki
"javajunki"
I'm a complete and total novice to sewing so didn't want to spend much money but at the same time, really wanted something to help me beter visualize the patterns and create items that fit. At least for me, this dress form fits almost perfectly - literally every measurement is "spot on"...makes this very easy to use. Perhaps is not the most sturdy unit but being new, I have little to compare it with - dials are simple to use, settings all adjust easily. Very affordable, entry level dress form - great starter unit for beginners such as myself.
57 of 59 found the following review helpful:
Flimsy Sep 01, 2009
By E. Patoine
"Erin EP"
I am still glad that I now have this dress form, and had trouble finding other options in my price range, however there are some problems with this one. The height adjustment like others have said is tricky... the whole thing can come sliding down on you and might pinch your fingers so you have to be careful. It is actually best to make that a 2-person job. Fortunately you don't need to adjust that every time. The hemming arm is basically useless. This is frustrating because I don't think it would cost much more for them to make this better. It will not stay where you set it. I am going to go to the hardware store tonight and try to find some way to rig it up better. (I think I can get some sort of clamp to place under the ring.)
My suggestion to them would be to make holes in the pole about every 1/2 or 1/4 of an inch and then use a pin to hold the hemming arm in place. This would not likely cost more money for them to manufacture. Granted it wouldn't be infinitely variable but that would meet most people's needs. And it would actually stay in place.
The instructions are very incomplete.
I didn't have trouble setting the size as some people say they have. You have to just be careful and make sure that you are opening all the dials evenly. When you take it out of the box it is at the smallest setting, so if you have to open a part of it out to the largest setting, open each dial about 1/2 way out and then go back around and open the rest of the way.
I also think I am going to attach the base to a piece of wood, so that it will be less likely to tip over. I would worry about a child tipping it over.
So in conclusion, some of the construction is dissappointing, but if you don't mind making some modifications on your own it is worth getting.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Very nice, easy to move, lightweight, holds clothes well! Mar 16, 2011
By Shopaholic
I don't know why so many people are complaining. I got this item and find that it works for its purpose. Its lightweight and easy to move around. The setting make it easy to adjust to my measurements. I also use it with a black turtle neck over it, to take pics of my garments for ebay use. Its well worth the money and I'm not a novice at sewing, been doing it for 25 years. Its a good deal. I also add pads to the bust in order to adjust to my specific bust line. I read that a few women have complained about the bust. This is not a custom dress form ladies. Put your own bra on it, and then stuff it so it matches your chest size and look. Simple solutions!
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Daughter Loves it....Great for beginners - Price just right for value! Aug 31, 2009
By K. McDowell
I purchased this for my 16 year old daughter who loves to sew. She started making a few outfits for her friends and herself and needed a Dress Form to help with the waist and bust sizing. Out of the box this is a neat little item to have in your sewing room. It is perfect for beginners and the adjustable forms makes it easy to design for several different sizes.
Disapointed in that it is a little wobbly... but hey for the price we paid here at Amazon I am not complaining.... I searched all over the internet for a good dress form and most run $500 and up for the same quality as this one... and other can be as expensive as $2000 so if you are looking for a excellent little dress form that does not need commercial use... only HOME use then this would be great for you....
My daughter loves hers! Any she makes the cutest little clothes!
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