The Importance Of Dressmaker’s Dummies

The dressmaker’s dummy is one of the most important tools used by dressmakers and tailors to help ensure the garments they create fit their customers and clients well. 

Whether you’re a fashion student returning to university, or starting your own dressmaking venture, a dummy dressmaker’s dummy can be used to ensure that apparel fits well, as well as used to display and exhibit clothes in stores and boutiques.

We have a look at some reasons why the dressmaker’s dummy is a valuable tool.

The features of a dressmaker’s dummy:

A dressmaker’s dummy has a range of features that help make it a valuable addition.

• It is 100 per cent adjustable, and any individual measurement can be adjusted.

• The fittings will be of better quality than non-adjustable mannequins.

• The natural female shape makes it ideal for displaying ladies’ wear.

• The construction of fabric and foam makes it easy to pin and mark.

The advantages of a dressmaker’s dummy:

Getting the ideal fitting for a customer is much easier with an adjustable dummy, as is dealing with complicated designs and costumes that feature elaborate shapes, and the desired quality and shape desired can be achieved.

It makes it easier to design and create clothing for yourself if your dressmaker’s dummy is the same as your body size.

Students who are taking courses in textiles can make use of this tool to demonstrate their sewing skills and projects.

Some of them have a brush for dusting clothes without damaging the fabric.

If you’re looking to buy a dressmaker’s dummy in the UK, get in touch today.