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DIY Bodyforms Print Card, Cut, Assemble - Adults & now Child sizes

Morgan


It's a low cost option and takes patience.

The adult (print & assemble) forms have been available for a while in the eshop at PatternSchool Online
https://www.patternschool.online/body-forms


Currently Stuart Anderson has been working on developing a collection of these body forms for child shapes in various sizes. 
Expected to be available soon to buy from the online shop. 


If you can tolerate the the download, print cut and assemble process, maybe trying these DIY bodyforms may be an option for some. 


Just a note - the Patternschool patterns, blocks and information are generally aimed toward industry, production drafting and design work rather than custom/bespoke applications.  If you want to try them for custom work, then like any block, template or pattern, expect to alter, adjust, test etc .
Also I realise that some consider Stuart Anderson as somewhat a Marmite kind of figure.  Even so, the ideas, 'discussion', perspectives and information can be helpful, interesting,  etc.  for the just curious, enthusiasts, small production units, costume makers  dressmakers,  hobbyists etc. 


If you're interested in the child body forms, you can catch up with the progress on the FB group (it's set to  private so you'll need to join but can leave easily if it's not for you)
https://m.facebook.com/patternschoolonline/
« Last Edit: October 03, 2022, 12:06:11 PM by Morgan »

b15erk

Re: DIY Bodyforms Print Card, Cut, Assemble - Adults & now Child sizes
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2022, 15:21:21 PM »
Looks interesting @Morgan , I'll certainly be giving them a coat of looking at!  Thank you.

Particularly interested in the childrens...

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

maliw

Re: DIY Bodyforms Print Card, Cut, Assemble - Adults & now Child sizes
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2022, 16:17:19 PM »
Wow, I've just had a look at one of the construction step by step processes. I don't think I could do it but hats off to anyone who does.
At leisure on the leisure penninsula

Morgan

Re: DIY Bodyforms Print Card, Cut, Assemble - Adults & now Child sizes
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2022, 13:39:10 PM »
The Child sizes Dressform (+ shape variations) is available to buy now. 
On offer at half-price at the moment (End Oct 2022)
https://www.patternschool.online/body-forms

If interested, on the FB Page there is a post about filling the assembled form with spray filler and also sewing a fabric version and stuffing it. 

BrendaP

Re: DIY Bodyforms Print Card, Cut, Assemble - Adults & now Child sizes
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2022, 22:45:10 PM »
It's obviously do-able, but I don't have the time or the inclination. 

Agatha with all her shortcomings will continue to suffice.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.