dress forms
Sewing display torsos
Dress forms are torso-shaped mannequins used in garment construction and fitting.
Typically mounted on adjustable stands, they replicate human body proportions so designers and sewers can drape, pin, and adjust fabric without a live model: She pinned the muslin to the dress form to check the fit.
Some forms are adjustable to different sizes; professional tailors often use forms padded to match specific clients.
- dressmakingConstructing garments from fabric
- fitting roomClothes-testing enclosure
- templatesPreset formats for copying
- torsoBody without limbs
- foam paddingPorous material for protection
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