DIY DRESS FORM SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
PDF Pattern # 89244
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FABRIC RECOMMENDATION:
1. Self (Main) fabric: woven non-stretch fabrics with slight drape; upholstery fabrics.
2. Interlining/stabilizer: rigid, non-elastic fabric, heavy (bottom) weight, but not too thick (i.e. denim
fabric, polyester fabric for bags or tents).
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3. Fusible woven interfacing, fabric based.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
You need to add a 3/8” (1 cm) seam allowance to your pattern.
If your pattern has a single-line contour, then seam allowances are not included in the pattern and
need to be added during the laying out and cutting of a pattern.
Recommended manually drafted seam allowances: all seams 3/8" (1 cm).
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CUTTING:
Please print and assemble all the paper patterns and lay them out on the width of the fabric you plan
to use (usually from 36" (90 cm) to 59" (150 cm) to see how much fabric you will actually need. Do
not forget to count pair and symmetrical details.
Some pieces are cut on fold, this is indicated on the pattern piece.
Transfer all notches, darts, pleats etc. from the pattern onto your fabric.
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MATERIALS:
1. Self (Main) fabric:
Small to Large sizes –1 ¼ yards (1.10 m),
Large to Extra Large sizes –1 ¾ yards (1.50 m)
Plus Sizes – 2 1/8 yards (2 m)
2. Fabric based fusible woven interfacing:
Small to Large sizes –1 ¼ yards (1.10 m),
Large to Extra Large sizes –1 ¾ yards (1.50 m)
Plus Sizes – 2 1/8 yards (2 m)
3. Interlining/stabilizer – from 3/4 yards (0.80 m) to 1 1/4 yards (1m)
4. Cardboard 6 sq.ft (0.6 sq.m).
5. Sponge 3" (8 cm) in height, 7" (18cm) in width and 7" (18cm) in length.
6. Zipper 7”-9” (18-23 cm) – 2 pieces.
7. Craft glue.
8. Small razor knife.
9. Wooden, plastic or metal coat rack stand. The stand should be cut to reflect your height. The
length of the stand is automatically calculated by the system and is listed on your pattern.
You can also use a pre-manufactured adjustable dress form stand, which should not be cut.
We provided the resources and links where to buy the pre-manufactured stand and other
supplies on the next page. We did not use a pre-manufactured stand and the process might
slightly differ from the proposed by us. You will need to know the diameter of the pre-
manufactured stand and purchase a plastic tube (next point) to fit over the manufactured
stand.
10. Plastic pipe tube, diameter from 1 1/8” (3 cm) to 2” (5 cm). We recommend buying a 38”
long pipe for standard heights and 48” for very tall. You will have to cut the pipe to the length,
recommended on the pattern. This length is automatically calculated by the system to fit your
unique height.
11. Polyester Fiber Fill Poly-Fil: 5lb (2.3 kg) (smaller sizes) to 10lb (4.6 kg) (larger and plus
sizes).
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For the stand, we used an old coat hanger, 5 cm in diameter and cut it to the length specified
on the pattern.
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PATTERN PIECES:
All pattern pieces are marked and numbered, as listed below.
Main (Self) Interfaced Fabric:
1. Upper Center Front, cut 2
2. Upper Side Front, cut 2
3. Center Cup, cut 2
4. Side Cup, cut 2
5. Lower Center Front, cut 2
6. Lower Side Front, cut 2
7. Center Back, cut 2
8. Side Back, cut 2
9. Armhole Cover, cut 2
10. Neck, cut 1
11. Neck top, cut 1
12. Back Base Support Cover, cut 2
13. Front Base Support Cover, cut 2
Interlining/stabilizer:
9. Armhole Cover, cut 2
14. Front Inner Support, cut 2
15. Back Inner Support, cut 2
16. Pipe Sleeve, cut 1
Cardboard:
17. Base Support Cardboard, cut 1
18. Armhole Cardboard, cut 2
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