I want a dress form only for coordinating pieces to make outfits. Is it easy to slip a pair of pants on this form?
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This form is a half-form, so it's really only meant to do shoulders to hips. If you take a close look at the picture, you'll notice that a) the form continues as a wire-frame cylinder, and b) the pole is in the center. Both of these features make it impossible to get a pair of pants on. However, I do believe this company makes a form with legs for working with pants. Try googling the company name and see what's available in their stock- that's much more what you're looking for.
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Looks like you are considering a "fabulous fit" (company name) form. They are quite good and also quite expensive. When shopping for a commercial form make sure it has collapsible shoulders so you can get the garment on and off the form. (If you don't know what "collapsible shoulders" means, just look it up when researching on the net and you'll figure it out. You an also make your own form (Threads magazine has published several articles on how) or your can buy a form which is based on a casting of your body (google "my twin" for sources)
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Yes, you can, but it's a pain in the butt. See that pole? When you put pants on it, that pole has to go through one of the pant legs. Then you have to get the pole in the thigh area hole. After you reattach the pole to the body you have to tighten the plastic thingy (sorry don't know what that thing is called) so ensure that the body does not slide down the pole. Then you can finally pull the pants up to the waist. I agree with the person who previously answered about stuffing the legs. If you don't, I think the legs look limp and flat. I think that skirts and shorts will not be as much of a pain.
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I use it for dressing. It takes a little practice but you can do it. Light weight clothes are better but I've used it with jeans too. Tip for using it for dressing: If you can sit down it makes it easier to get your legs into the pants. Use the grabber to help guide your pants onto your legs to about your to your knees. Make sure you pull your feet through the pants all the way. Then stand up (I have a stand-up chair) and pull them up the rest of the way. It takes talent and lots of patience to put on socks with this... but the sock helper thingy is actually better for that.
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Yes it can be. I have a generic dress form and I purchased this system. It works fine.
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My form has two holes for the stand to go through. The one that is off center would be perfect for pants as it would go straight up the leg. It does balance fine from either attachment location.
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No, they don't fit Barbies or any other doll I can find (has anyone found a doll these clothes fit?). I'm not a huge Barbie fan, and I appreciate that the dress form and the pre-assembled, white, blank dress (to embellish) are more "realistic" about women's bodies, but it isn't much fun to make an outfit that doesn't fit on any dolls! We had the same problem with another fashion design toy my daughter got as a gift. We used a Barbie as a make-shift dress form and improvised a few outfits, but there was no easy or attractive way to tailor the white dress to fit any doll we own. Very disappointing! No, they don't fit Barbies or any other doll I can find (has anyone found a doll these clothes fit?). I'm not a huge Barbie fan, and I appreciate that the dress form and the pre-assembled, white, blank dress (to embellish) are more "realistic" about women's bodies, but it isn't much fun to make an outfit that doesn't fit on any dolls! We had the same problem with another fashion design toy my daughter got as a gift. We used a Barbie as a make-shift dress form and improvised a few outfits, but there was no easy or attractive way to tailor the white dress to fit any doll we own.... » Read More No, they don't fit Barbies or any other doll I can find (has anyone found a doll these clothes fit?). I'm not a huge Barbie fan, and I appreciate that the dress form and the pre-assembled, white, blank dress (to embellish) are more "realistic" about women's bodies, but it isn't much fun to make an outfit that doesn't fit on any dolls! We had the same problem with another fashion design toy my daughter got as a gift. We used a Barbie as a make-shift dress form and improvised a few outfits, but there was no easy or attractive way to tailor the white dress to fit any doll we own. Very disappointing! « Show Less
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Hello, I'm sorry I wish I could answer more questions regarding this Dress form however it was a present for my daughter whom is the expert with sewing clothing, she seems very content with it and says that it is good for draping and serves its purpose well but other than that I'm really not very knowledgeable on this topic...sorry..wish I could be of more help.
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My daughter just uses the straight pins to hold her fashions in place. Then, she takes out the pins and redesigns. So, she doesn't sew a thing which makes it an independent activity at times and together, we design sometimes, too.
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I would compare it to putting on a pair of stretchy skinny jeans. Not that easy but definitely doable after having the baby.
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Yes these are very easy to adjust or change size and shape. Basically wires on course cloth that can be moved and shortened. "L" shape, whatever
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We actually bought these forms for a small museum collection. They are safe to use with antique clothing, as far as I know. We are very happy with them.
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Honestly it's borderline, slacks and dockers I would say yes, jeans and or cargo pants fairly easy. I don't wear mine as I have a old classic US made Gerber to wear when needed but I keep these in my cars and other areas.
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Did your dress form Come with instructions? there's a white paper (if I'm not wrong) inside the dress form box that explains how to put the wheels, metals together I think it's a three step process it shouldn't be too hard make sure you put the bottom first then attach the top dress form to the middle metal and then to the wheels good luck!
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This is a pattern for someone who can sew. If it does not have snaps for waist of fly. The maker can alter the design for these additions.
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My dress form is set for for me and I am 5' 9" tall. I only use it for me, so I am not changing the settings. I am pleased with it and wish I had purchased one years ago.
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I gotta tell you, I don't recommend this dress form. It's incredibly hard to adjust up and down.