Master class: mannequins with their own hands

When your hobby - the transformation of pieces of different fabrics into beautiful outfits, sewing mannequins will be as never before. Frequent fitting, fit for the figure are necessary. And just to see how the dress looks, it is more convenient from the outside. You do not have the option to buy the store version and there is not always an option. Therefore, we offer to your attention a small master class.

In order to make mannequins with their own hands, the following materials are needed: a long T-shirt that covers the hips, or a garbage bag, paper or plastic adhesive tape, stuffing material, scissors. In addition, you will need additional "hands". Ask for help from the household or call a friend.

Few instructions

T-shirt take any, which will not be a pity to donate to the mini-mannequin. With your own hands, you can make an improvised T-shirt from a trash bag. Just make holes in it for the head and hands. Give preference to plastic tape: it is stronger and more reliable than paper tape. It is very important not to glue it too tightly, otherwise it will be difficult for you to breathe.

Getting Started

Cut off the sleeves of the T-shirt and put it on. If it is very wide at the sides, it must also be cut or sewed. Externally, mannequins, made with their own hands, should be without unevenness and roughness. Therefore, be extremely careful: remove large wrinkles. Start sticking tape with hips from the hips, gradually rising up.

When done, ask someone to make a cut on the back. Then carefully remove this workpiece from yourself. Then the seam should be sealed with tape. This must be done carefully, so that nothing is dispensed while filling the dummy.

Formation of the neck

The next step is to form the neck. It must be pasted on top with scotch tape. As stuffing material, you can use old newspapers, trimming cloth, foam rubber, sintepon and so on. In some sources, it is proposed to use an expanding building foam. Just do not forget to dry each layer well.

Benefits

Mannequins, made by their own hands, favorably differ from purchased ones, because they perfectly match your figure. But do not overdo it with stuffing material, so as not to spoil the original look. On the other hand, if you suddenly add a couple of kilograms or, on the contrary, lose weight, you can throw out the old mannequin without regret and make a new one. This, of course, can not be said about the store copy.

Final touches

Finished mannequins, made with their own hands, must be closed from the bottom. You can do this with a sheet of plywood or tape. The next task is to think about their attachment. Some people just need to put the dummies on the table, hang them on a hook or mount a hanger in them. But still the most convenient option is a tripod. It can be searched in stores, ordered in a workshop or done by yourself. Successes and creative achievements! Let your outfits transform you every day!