Monday 27 November 2017

My New Best Friend


Meet my new best friend.  She arrived during the summer and is currently adorned by the top half of a pair of pyjamas, though she was unadorned when I took the photo.


I've wanted one of these Adjustoform tailor's dummies for a long time and was looking for one with a long waist.  My model is fully adjustable and Mr Candytuft and I had fun a few weeks ago trying to tailor her so that she matches my dimensions.  The longer body was essential, as I find that many garments are just too short for me in the waist and I end up with belts under my rib cage.

I haven't had time to do any proper dressmaking yet, but even alterations will be a lot easier now that I don't have to tie myself in knots trying to fit garments to myself whilst wearing them.

I've been thinking of giving her a name and Rosie seems like a good choice, as she is covered in little rosebuds.

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  1. TracyTuesday 28 November 2017 at 05:42:00 GMT-4

    VERY pretty dress form, Marie! I've always wanted one... maybe one day! Look forward to seeing more of your dress making adventures! :) ((HUGS))

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    1. Candytuft CornerWednesday 29 November 2017 at 17:38:00 GMT-4

      Isn’t she sweet? I suppose that I should have dressed her for the occasion. Marie x

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  2. Mrs TiggywinkleThursday 30 November 2017 at 03:49:00 GMT-4

    There's no excuse now! Do you know that quote from William Morris about having nothing in your home that is neither useful nor beautiful? I think Rosie ticks both boxes. x

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    1. Candytuft CornerThursday 30 November 2017 at 20:33:00 GMT-4

      Yes, I’m familiar with that comment. It will be more useful when I find time to actually do some dressmaking! Marie x

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  3. Bonny BonafillaFriday 1 December 2017 at 11:06:00 GMT-4

    I'm sure you'll really come to value your tailor's dummy. I find mine really useful. I don't know how I'd get hemlines straight without it. Happy sewing!

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    1. Candytuft CornerThursday 7 December 2017 at 06:26:00 GMT-4

      Thanks, Bonny. I’m looking forward to happy sewing! Marie x

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  4. RosieSaturday 2 December 2017 at 11:07:00 GMT-4

    Ha! Oh, yes call her Rosie as she is covered with such sweet little buds:)

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    1. Candytuft CornerThursday 7 December 2017 at 06:25:00 GMT-4

      She does, doesn’t she? I have a couple of alterations to do, which will hopefully be a lot easier with Rosie. I also have fabric and a pattern for a dress, which I abandoned a while back because I couldn’t fit it to myself. Maybe I will actually get it made for next summer. Marie x

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