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[dancerjodi]

I guess I have a lot to say today :)

I'm looking to buy a vintage adjustable dress form on Ebay at some point soon. I don't know a thing about them, can gather that they come with size ranges, and I know I want one w/ a stand so it can be at person height (rather than sitting on a table).

Do any of you crafty people have any suggestions or things to stay away from? Thanks in advance!

I'm watching a bid for an Acme one (hee hee) that's the right size, a good price, looks to be in good condition . . . but I'm concerned about how its adjusted (I can't see knobs or buttons on the outside from the pix).

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[lillydrag.livejournal.com]

My adjustable dummy has dials center back, center front and on each side at the waist, hips and bust, and a dial for the neck. I forget the brand, but I think it's the brand that Jo Ann's fabrics sells. It's great because the hip/bust/waist measurments can be out of proportion if that's what you need for who ever your designing for at that point.

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[dancer.livejournal.com]

"My adjustable dummy has dials center back, center front and on each side at the waist, hips and bust, and a dial for the neck. I forget the brand, but I think it's the brand that Jo Ann's fabrics sells."

Does "my double" sound right? I just went to the Jo Ann's site and that's the only kind I found on there (its a reddish-plum color in the pix).

"It's great because the hip/bust/waist measurments can be out of proportion if that's what you need for who ever your designing for at that point."

This sounds really good (and the price, $99 would be good - if I could just go and buy one - with shipping on ebay I'm guessing the cost would be similar).

Was it something you just walked in and bought, or did they need to order for you?

Thanks for the info, its a huge help!