tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7214867786430686698..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Dress Form Review (with Discount!)Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18356130316971220162014-12-13T13:04:38.565-05:002014-12-13T13:04:38.565-05:00I bought one last year and it has worked out reall...I bought one last year and it has worked out really well for me! I'd definitely recommend it. You can read about it here: http://www.hoopesparkstudios.com/category/tailoring-uniquely-you/Clairehttp://hoopesparkstudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14163936983777830592014-02-22T10:29:28.854-05:002014-02-22T10:29:28.854-05:00Gertie, this was an excellent review! I've se...Gertie, this was an excellent review! I've searched everywhere for the different features you had photos of - thank you so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429001741576486851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77536648258913119642014-02-03T12:38:42.144-05:002014-02-03T12:38:42.144-05:00Perfect review! I've never been on your websit...Perfect review! I've never been on your website before, but I had been scouring the internet for reviews on professional dress forms. I came across your blog on Pinterest of all places! <br /><br />It is 2/3/14 and the discount code 'TSCgiveMe10%off' worked for me! I got a size 2 collapsible dress form for my vintage store (www.swellfarewell.etsy.com / www.fifthavenuestarlet.etsy.com) as I have a multitude of vintage dresses that have metal side zippers and are nearly impossible to get on a dress form without having collapsible shoulders. SO! Yes, used the 10% off coupon. It in essence gave me 'free' shipping ($22.99 or thereabouts discount) <br /><br />wahoo! You're the best! thank you so much!k8https://www.blogger.com/profile/14633949153046531319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27751875506874157262014-01-24T16:57:25.880-05:002014-01-24T16:57:25.880-05:00On your recommendation, I got the dressform today ...On your recommendation, I got the dressform today and I am thrilled. The ShopCompany is wonderful to do business with, too. Also thank you and your mom for signing and getting your book to me... I also got your latest patterns.. You are terrific!Linda Michelaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45221819039048645722014-01-23T00:00:02.184-05:002014-01-23T00:00:02.184-05:00I would love to have a dress form - I appreciate y...I would love to have a dress form - I appreciate your review of this one. I love making my own clothing, but don't always (or often) have someone to help with pinning, etc. I recently designed a pattern for snow skirts, and having a dress form would have helped so much! Might look into getting one of these. DebbyDebbyhttp://cullercreations.com/2013/08/12/snow-skirt-patterns-are-here/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75128532312387752902014-01-22T08:24:35.891-05:002014-01-22T08:24:35.891-05:00Hi there,
I just bought this form and love it exce...Hi there,<br />I just bought this form and love it except for one thing. The body of my form won't stay up if I raise it but rather slides down the pole. I think I put it together correctly but maybe not. What is supposed to keep the body from sliding down? Maybe I'm missing a part? Anyway, I would appreciate any suggestions.<br />Thanks<br />Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880682144291921842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7355089088356221722014-01-22T08:21:06.057-05:002014-01-22T08:21:06.057-05:00I just bought this form a couple weeks ago and lov...I just bought this form a couple weeks ago and love it. I do have one problem though. When I raise the body it won't stay up on the pole but rather slides slowly down . I think a put it together correctly but feel that maybe there is a part missing. There is nothing to keep the body from sliding down the pole. Anyway, do you have any idea what might be wron?Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880682144291921842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41075403717666088622014-01-16T05:33:42.664-05:002014-01-16T05:33:42.664-05:00oh thanks for posting this, it was my question exa...oh thanks for posting this, it was my question exactly!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30511685111084853192014-01-15T04:58:32.169-05:002014-01-15T04:58:32.169-05:00Thanks gertie! I've been looking for a dress f...Thanks gertie! I've been looking for a dress form for months, but it's just such an investment I haven't dared to go for one yet. This one seemed perfect. I got as far as the check out and they only ship to Italy for an extra 150$! Any idea who sells these in continental Europe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5718628446791020432014-01-13T14:20:10.365-05:002014-01-13T14:20:10.365-05:00This is a great post. I really need a new dress f...This is a great post. I really need a new dress form and will take time to check this company out. And yes, yes, would love to read a post on adjusting fit of form and transferring marks with twill tape. Thanks for sharing :)mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621285759055634590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13132625228323636122014-01-12T19:23:07.857-05:002014-01-12T19:23:07.857-05:00This is excellent and in my price range, thank you...This is excellent and in my price range, thank you so much for sharing this! Since these forms are for an hourglass figure, and I'm more of a pear, I'll just need to pad mine out a bit. I'm sure I'll like this much more than the flimsy Dritz one I had a few years ago and sold on Craigslist!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783332949420937757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71682774691313978082014-01-12T13:53:53.758-05:002014-01-12T13:53:53.758-05:00Those shoulders are amazing, I have a diana dress ...Those shoulders are amazing, I have a diana dress form because that what comes in my size (sizeish) but I do struggle with non stretching fabric over the shoulders, sometimes I have to put my garment on the floor and wiggle it up. I would love collapsible shoulders. .http://helloushandmades.blogspot.co.uk/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538700509461899262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90424226888702720832014-01-12T08:45:02.656-05:002014-01-12T08:45:02.656-05:00Thanks for the resource! I'm always on the loo...Thanks for the resource! I'm always on the lookout for a new dress form.Wildfire01https://www.blogger.com/profile/01474971597249097712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11354586147758600492014-01-10T17:04:00.688-05:002014-01-10T17:04:00.688-05:00Wow, I wish, I wish I could afford one!!! I can j...Wow, I wish, I wish I could afford one!!! I can just imagine it as you have stated. Perfect for product photography.Lyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29895369834885783082014-01-10T17:02:05.729-05:002014-01-10T17:02:05.729-05:00Never having seen the need for a form in years pas...Never having seen the need for a form in years past since reading the likes of sewists like yourself I have been fiending for one for about a year. Like you I will have to find one second-hand though. I have not a couple hundred bucks to put toward a dressform. Sewing repurposed fabrics and sheets over here. I am ever on the lookout though.<br /><br />Thank you for writing this review, Gertie.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Lyric<br />http://www.sewandcro.comLyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10058771477390476732014-01-10T16:05:48.693-05:002014-01-10T16:05:48.693-05:00I just bought a Uniquely You dress form. I'm ...I just bought a Uniquely You dress form. I'm still in the process of adjusting the cover to fit me. I'm really impressed with it. The dressform itself is a dense foam and then you zip on the cover which you've taken in/or let out to fit you like a second skin. You zip that cover on and it compresses the foam to be your shape.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2138659586579630102014-01-09T22:44:55.459-05:002014-01-09T22:44:55.459-05:00This looks like a really nice dressform. Unfortuna...This looks like a really nice dressform. Unfortunately, I recently bought one, so I can't really justify getting a second one right now. But it sure is pretty! I don't know why some companies make them in such weird colours, like my bright red one.Megan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947276957737165519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50585795200225700992014-01-09T15:49:57.970-05:002014-01-09T15:49:57.970-05:00Thank you! We pride ourselves in our excellent cus...Thank you! We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service. If you ever have any questions regarding our products, chat us from our site, and you will receive a reply in no time! Looking forward to helping you choose the perfect dress form :) The Shop Companyhttp://www.theshopcompany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89305089333551979722014-01-09T15:37:33.916-05:002014-01-09T15:37:33.916-05:00Hi Gertie! Thank you for sharing this! Always on t...Hi Gertie! Thank you for sharing this! Always on the look out for a nice dress form :) By the way, I am loving your new site.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682110466552200190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89843239887408692132014-01-09T13:58:39.907-05:002014-01-09T13:58:39.907-05:00Gertie you will truly be a life saver if you did a...Gertie you will truly be a life saver if you did a post on padding the form. I have a wonderful dress form at home that gets no use because it's a 16 and I'm a 20. I don't mind the work to pad it, just have no clue how to do it and the tutorials I found left me baffled!<br /><br />Thanks as always!!!Divamazonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394012346721246376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31023681645791049102014-01-09T12:52:55.751-05:002014-01-09T12:52:55.751-05:00I'm not sure either! I wonder if you can buy a...I'm not sure either! I wonder if you can buy a petite form? I'll see if I can find anything out for you. Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7670239207070722492014-01-09T12:51:32.416-05:002014-01-09T12:51:32.416-05:00Yes, I bought one several years ago and I'm no...Yes, I bought one several years ago and I'm not a fan of the form itself. I can go into more detail if you want to email me. However, I see that you can purchase their fitting system separately, so that might be an option in conjunction with a professional form like the one I reviewed. Hope that helps :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70865108997722298182014-01-09T12:44:38.921-05:002014-01-09T12:44:38.921-05:00Do you know the Uniquely You dressforms?Do you know the Uniquely You dressforms?Stacy Pomerleauhttp://www.craftdeville.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21091559746253970132014-01-09T11:38:05.775-05:002014-01-09T11:38:05.775-05:00My mother is a larger "sewist" and bough...My mother is a larger "sewist" and bought one of these at the Houston International Quilt Festival, and she LOVES it! They really are amazing forms! Highly recommend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04968187539152131255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29058045429764759712014-01-09T08:53:40.827-05:002014-01-09T08:53:40.827-05:00This is my exact question as well! Really hoping ...This is my exact question as well! Really hoping to see an answer pop up. I am also very short-waisted and have always hesitated purchasing a dressform because I am unsure if you can pad/alter a form for short-waisted??Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326476706804297107noreply@blogger.com