Are there any dress forms for a size 0? Also, does anyone use theirs to create clothing ... does it work well for sewing &amp; draping fabrics?
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Hi Alaina, this dress form is for a size 0. I would not recommend for draping fabric. The body form is okay but the bottom stand is very weak and will break if you put too much pressure on it. Mine broke the first day I used it. I would recommend this form for displaying clothes only. I hope this helps.
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You don't want use it for dress shirts and pants.. A steam pro station much better for that like a Rowenta Pro Precision. I use the rotary iron for high volume of bedding, table cloths, napkins which it is so great for. Hope this helps you ....
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I got it for sewing and art, which has very small details. It works great for that. i would think reading would work well the details aren't as small
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I'm so sorry I can't help with this question. I bought this machine to try and teach myself how to sew. so I really don't know anything about sewing or different machines at all. I know I'm in the minority so you should get some answers from qualified people. Good luck.
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Well, not actually into the form, it's hard plastic covered by a layer of fabric. You can guide pins under and out the same way you might pin a pattern to your dress fabric. I've found it more practical to cover the entire torso with a snug but stretchy sleeve. It's the easiest way to fill in the form with layers of padding or foam to reflect your exact shape, and it makes pinning easier and faster.
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I did not use it with long size pieces such as curtains, only with small pieces and I did not find it very easy to handle, you've got to sew at very slow speed on your machine. Hope it helps. Cheers
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Not sure what you want to know, Peter, but I can tell you it's a basic sewing machine. For $100 the fanciest stitch available is the zigzaz. Any seamstress can make a lot of different items with this unit . . . dresses, shirts, curtains, pillow cases, pot holders, quilting . . . just about anything. No serging. No fancy embroidering. No exotic fabrics. Any seamstress wanting to perform those skills would upgrade to a fancier machine. I use my machine almost daily and it's holding up beautifully. Hope this helps.
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This machine has been GREAT. I use assorted threads. I do not use plastic because it does not always last in dry cleaning and pressing. This machine has been one of my best investments. P.S. I have a small alterations shop.
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I also sew - the board bends a bit. I'd be reluctant to apply too much pressure. I use my regular board that is set up in my sewing room.
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I don't sew, but I'm guessing that you would not want to use these magnets for a purse closure mechanism for several reasons:1. They are extremely strong. They would demagnetize credit cards, etc., that got close to them2. They are somewhat brittle. I have unintentionally broken two of them. 3. As other reviewers have stated, they are very strong and may tear the fabric.They aren't very expensive. I suggest that you buy some and try several different ways of sewing them into a purse. If they don't do what you need them to, re-gift them as a birthday or Christmas present. They are a lot of fun to play with. I don't sew, but I'm guessing that you would not want to use these magnets for a purse closure mechanism for several reasons:1. They are extremely strong. They would demagnetize credit cards, etc., that got close to them2. They are somewhat brittle. I have unintentionally broken two of them. 3. As other reviewers have stated, they are very strong and may tear the fabric.They aren't very expensive. I suggest that you buy some and try several different ways of sewing them into a purse. If they don't do what you need them to, re-gift them as a birthday or Christmas... » Read More I don't sew, but I'm guessing that you would not want to use these magnets for a purse closure mechanism for several reasons:1. They are extremely strong. They would demagnetize credit cards, etc., that got close to them2. They are somewhat brittle. I have unintentionally broken two of them. 3. As other reviewers have stated, they are very strong and may tear the fabric.They aren't very expensive. I suggest that you buy some and try several different ways of sewing them into a purse. If they don't do what you need them to, re-gift them as a birthday or Christmas present. They are a lot of fun to play with. « Show Less
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You can click the shoulders of the dress form "in" and the move them about 2-3 inches on each side where they stay. You can get bodices and dresses on and off of the form without a closure/while you're working on the closure. It's very helpful. Sometimes the shoulders are hard to click in and out but it's manageable. I would recommend getting a collapsible shoulder dress form.
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If this will be your only sewing machine, I wouldn't recommend it for dressmaking, as it only does straight stitch. Therefore you cannot do buttonholes, blind hemstitch, overcasting,etc. I would definitely use it for home dec purposes like draperies and slipcovers because of the larger size and higher speed.
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I, too, covered mine in a tight stretchy knit top and I pin into the shirt. As to the lightness of the form that is what I like about it; it moves easily anywhere in the room. I guess I just am used to it but when I put something on it I am careful not to tip it. I use the form for fit issues with clothing and I use it to hold long items I need to hem like a formal gown; I just take it to its tallest height. When I do this I do put the form in a wide container (like a flower pot) and stuff fabric around it so it is not so tippy while I feed the fabric into my machine. I really like this form. It is the best one I found at such a reasonable price.
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I would not try sewing heavy denim with this machine. Material such as denim would require a more heavy duty needle and a bit more power. However, if it was a denim/spandex blend that you see in dress jeans, I would not hesitate because this fabric tends to be thinner and used for fashion not function. Hope this helps. Joy
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Yes, I used this to make dresses for my daughter who is larger than I am. I pinned some fleece fabric to it and shaped it to match her figure. You can use any thick fabric or even batting. I just had the fleece on hand. In her case, I was able to make the bust line smaller, so that the under-bust would be her size. Then I got a bra in her size, put it on the form and filled it to fit her. It worked great. Since you can put pins in the form, it is easy to pad it.
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It is a full fledged sewing machine... Just not the most hearty one I've seen. I wouldn't go sewing denim.
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It folds in quarters = approximately 14 x 10-1/2 x 1" thick when compressed. I don't sew, but the sides like seam binding so I think it could be done.When using a steam iron, I have found that the steam soaks thru the cloth.