Dressmakers Dummy

For as long as people have been making clothes the dressmakers dummy has existed. At first, they were just very rough forms on which to hang a cloak whilst it was being worked upon. However, over the years they have advanced and become quite sophisticated.

Nowadays, you can buy several different types of dressmakers’ dummies. Which you buy depends upon how you plan to use it.

Types of Dressmakers Dummy

The most common type of dressmakers dummy is the form that represents just the upper part of the body. You can buy them as either female or male forms. They are fully adjustable allowing you to change the chest size, waist size and hip size of the dummy, so you can make the dummy the same size as your customer. This means that you can check how well the garment you are making will fit your customer.

It is also now possible to buy outsized dressmakers dummies. This is because, in modern society, people’s body shapes have changed considerably. Many people automatically think that this is because there is more obesity around. However, it is also because more people are involved in bodybuilding and weight training. Both sets of people have a different body profile from that of your average person. Their proportions are significantly different hence the need for specialist out size dressmakers dummies.

Buying the Right Dressmakers Dummy for the Job

If you are making garments it is important to buy a dressmakers dummy that is fully adjustable. However, if you are using the dummy for display purposes full adjustability is less important, but how the dummy looks is crucial. It needs to be aesthetically pleasing in order to complement the garments you are displaying on it.

Whichever type of dressmakers dummy you buy make sure that it is of good quality. You will be using it on a daily basis and need it to perform reliably. Cheaper dummies tend to fade and warp in sunlight, so retail outlets need to be particularly careful to only buy top quality dressmakers dummies specifically designed for use in shop windows.

The Shop Fitting Shop sells everything you need for your retail outlet. They are the people to go to if you want to buy a dressmakers dummy.