I broke down yesterday and bought a dressmaking model. I bought a model made by Adjustoform and I found it on sale at Jo-Ann Fabrics. It wasn't the fanciest one - I am a little bummed I couldn't find the one with a trouser form - but I like it. I really recommend their website - it has a lot of information about using a dress form to fit clothing.
Maybe I should give her a name like Bertha over at Knitting Daily?
I'd been thinking about getting one for a while - especially for working on dresses and skirts for the girls - but I got to try it out with my February Lady Sweater.
I am putting about two more inches of pattern and then diving into the edging. I was so excited to find that it actually fit me and the measurements are just right so far. It's a little clingy on the dress form covering but that's just the yarn.
Who knows - I might actually have a February Sweater by February!
3 comments:
I am envious. i have always managed, reluctantly, to talk myslef out of a dress form... but how can I now?! Your sweater is looking great. Hope you're all over your BugFest.
I have been coveting one of those for over a year now. Maybe I should put that on my birthday list....
Great sweater. I can't wait to see it done!
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