Dressform Special Fitting Tips

Hip High:

  • For figure characteristics that may require extra padding, such as a curved back, high hip or protruding abdomen, fill in the area with polyester batting.
  • Cover with a thin layer of fabric cut on the bias. Secure fabric and batting with pins, double-faced tape or glue stick.
Padding a dressform for particular figure characteristics
  Padding a dressform for particular figure characteristics

To Cover Openings:

  • If you have made widening adjustments on your dressform, attach a strip of wide ribbon or tape to fill in the open areas. Apply with double-faced tape along the lengthwise edges of ribbon or tape.
Covering open areas after making widening adjustments
  Covering open areas after making widening adjustments
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