I've been using one of those cheap adjustable dress forms for years but I wanted something that was better made and a closer fit to my body -- without breaking the bank. So I tried the Bootstrap custom dress form. I was skeptical if it would fit me based on the measurements and descriptors that Bootstrap uses to calculate your shape. But how does the finished dress form compare to my old one? Is it worth making a form from scratch vs just buying an adjustable form? (Not sponsored!)
If you're looking for a clear tutorial on how to make the form, this video was very helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOXT0nq19y0&list=PLJvVOokVyYh16egeM133-gEMqtVINg-vz&index=3
If you want to see more Bootstrap reviews, I made a little playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJvVOokVyYh16egeM133-gEMqtVINg-vz
*** RESOURCES and SUPPLIES ***
Bootstrap dress form patterns: https://patterns.bootstrapfashion.com/diy-dress-form-sewing-pattern.html?limit=all
Cast iron stand: https://www.amazon.com/Boutique-Black-Metal-Dressmaker-Wheels/dp/B07S9H33SB/ref=sr_1_46?crid=204L6NN5IU0J2&dchild=1&keywords=dress+form+stand+base+only&qid=1614879431&sprefix=dress+form+stan%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-46
Stuffing (I bought a much bigger size than this but you really won't need that much): https://www.joann.com/32oz-poly-fil-premium-polyester-fiberfill/7400203.html
Plastic support tube (this is what I used but your size may be different depending on your stand and body measurements): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OMJ578/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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