sewing body forms

[Genievea Brookstone]

The only problem we ran into was taping it closed from the back once it was cut off to make sure we got the seams matched.  Once that is done you have a hollow replica of you and stuff away. She is really packed well and there is a little distortion but for the most part spot on.  However I still like to do my adjustments on myself rather than her.  

One thing is you need to make sure you arent holding in your breath and are relaxed but need to hold the same postion through out the whole taping.

[Sabrina Black]

Y'all have got me wanting to go home and make one of these myself!  I'm gonna have to try it!

[Jon Foster]

I was talking to my wife about this thread the other night and she pointed out one thing that bugs her about the tape forms. The pins are sticky after she uses them in the form. Which makes sense as the adhesive sticks to the pins when you push them through the form etc.

Jon.

[gracefulcarrie]

I know that in lieu of using duct tape, some people have also used the paper packaging tape.

It is used the same way, but the paper packaging tape (which you can find at any office depot, etc) once it dries does not have the sticky effect of duct tape on your needles.  Plus/But the paper packaging tape ends up a little stiffer than duct tape does, which could be either a pro or con.

The paper packaging tape also means that you have an extra step of wetting the back of each piece before you place it in order to activate the glue. (just like old stamps it is not pre-stickied).

Hope this helps:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/946867/Duck-Reinforced-Kraft-Gummed-Paper-Tape/

[Cilean]

Hi Everyone,

Just to mention, if you do a search option and put in Body Double or Body Forms, or you look into the past we have spoken about his subject and yep we have talked about several methods of how to create a good form.

THere is a link to the other thread:
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=2460.0


If you are going to Costume College this year, there is a workshop on Paper Tape Body Doubles.  I like Paper tape because you can use pins, and you don't have to stuff, I do want to mention getting the bust correct is essential and don't eat for at least an hour before you make your double.  Or have gasy things either!

Cilean

[Annastina]

When making a duct tape form - no under garment other than the t-shirt?
And tape the chest as you would want it to appear under a corset/bodice?

My daughter and I are both losing weight (she faster than me, the show off), and we want to try making a dress form this summer, so we can make bodices that fit properly.

[Aunty Lou]

I wore my good bra and underwear.  Just for the best version of me, you know...  And if it's a duct tape mannequin, then the stuffed form is squooshy enough to take the corset shape when you fit it, and you can tell how it will squish you and where.  (My friend was a buxom woman wanting an 1880's corset to go under her medieval kirtle, and looked quite fabulous!