What is the difference between the large and the small size? If it's adjustable, shouldn't the measurements be the same for both? I want to sew custom dresses and want to know before I purchase this dress form.
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The description given in the listing is very accurate. Each size is only adjustable within a specific range. I bought the large size. I am a plus size, but I just pad the areas where I need a larger size than the dress form will give me. So many people are large these days that I would opt for a large dress form, unless your clientele are very small.
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Are you familiar with a website called patternreview dot com? There are reviews for the different dressforms and people you can ask. I'm not sure which size you need but I bet someone on patternreview will know.
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The inside measurement for the small size is 91/2 X 10 1/2 and the large one is 9 1/2 by 22 1/4 inches. I use them for my sewing suipplies and they seem very sturdy. I have no complaints!
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I'm a King Sized Man (6'3"-290lbs). I ordered an XL and it is a little too big for me at the factory setting. I wouldn't recommend anything larger than a Medium for you, and a small may also work. I would say that if your dress size is less than or equal to 8 (order a small).
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I would go with the Expression so you're not as limited with sizes. With the smaller one you can only cut up to 5". I have had mine for about 4 months (I've never had one before this) and it is awesome! If you do as much paper crafting as you say, you'll be much happier with the larger one. Yes, it is bigger, but I think it's worth the extra space. Also there isn't a huge price difference between the two. (Do NOT buy one at your local craft store, go online!ohmycrafts.com, customcrops.com or ebay) You will find with the expression there are a lot of other things to do with it besides paper crafting, such as home decorating with the vinyl. You can also do mix 'n match, flip and center point which allows you to center an image and cut a shape around it. When I was looking to purchase one I had the same question you have, and I'm glad I went with the expression because I couldn't imagine being limited by the smaller one. Keep in mind if you do want the smaller one there are two versions: the personal and the create. The personal is the older model with less features, the create has the same features as the expression but the smaller size. But once again, I see no point in getting that one unless you are truly limited on space. The expression is not that heavy so if you had to move it it wouldn't be that big of a deal. Hope this helps!
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When I was researching before purchase, I remember one commenter mentioning that this particular form was better for display, rather than sewing, pinning, etc. That may be the case for the professional seamstress. I've pinned and done light repair on some vintage items and have no complaints. It is attractive and easy to work with. Good luck!
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This listing is a size medium 6-8, i also sell this model in a size Small and XS and in many different colors as well! Check out some of these links: http://www.amazon.com/Dress-Form-Black-Female-stand/dp/B00301YWFA http://www.amazon.com/CHEST-WAIST-BLACK-MANNEQUIN-TRIPOD/dp/B00BZ632RG/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136217&sr=1-1&keywords=B00BZ632RG http://www.amazon.com/CHEST-WAIST-WHITE-MANNEQUIN-TRIPOD/dp/B00BZ64NH4/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136249&sr=1-1&keywords=B00BZ64NH4 http://www.amazon.com/White-Female-Dress-Mannequin-Medium/dp/B0049RAQR2/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136274&sr=1-1&keywords=B0049RAQR2 http://www.amazon.com/Dress-Form-Female-Sewing-Burgundy/dp/B00302020S/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136295&sr=1-1&keywords=B00302020S Here are the children dress form links: http://www.amazon.com/Child-Mannequin-Dress-Adjustable-Tripod/dp/B00CB136K2/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136375&sr=1-1&keywords=B00CB136K2 http://www.amazon.com/Child-Mannequin-Dress-Adjustable-Tripod/dp/B00GMOLHOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136392&sr=1-1&keywords=B00GMOLHOG http://www.amazon.com/Child-Mannequin-Adjustable-Tripod-Medium/dp/B00GNHH778/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1393136411&sr=1-1&keywords=B00GNHH778 Mannequinmaven
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Aloha... The measurements for Medium on the outside of the box the dressform came in are: Bust 39" - 46"; Waist 32"-40"; Hips 41"-47"; and Back Waist 15"-17". Back waist length is measured from the middle vertibrae on the back of your neck to your waist. Even if you are at the very top end of the measurements, (and you really can't stretch the adjustments quite as far as they say) it's better to get a smaller dressform and use quilt batting to pad it to your specific shape. The bust is pretty small, so today I put a bra on the form and padded it where it needed a little (actually, a LOT) more circumfrence. Since I also had to add a little pouch on the stomach area, I bought a cheap teeshirt a size smaller and put that over the dressform to cover up all my "special" adjustments. All in all, I'm pretty happy with the dressform, although by the time I finished all the form adjustments as well as my own additions, it was pretty creepy looking! But accurate. I realized that, while I wasn't paying attention, someone stole my hot body and replaced it with one from some old lady. Can't blame Dritz though. Linda
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They are in different lengths. I got the biggest one so that if my waist size changes I just adjust the belt accordingly. You can always cut it and make it shorter. Used it a week ago for the first time and had a hard time getting it to stay tight though as the buckle kept slipping.
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I bought the XL and it fits good. My wife is 5'3" and she has used it also. She just had to wrap the strap around more. Works very good for both my wife and myself.I'm assuming that the straps are shorter on the small size . To me the larger one is one size fits all
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I have another mini machine, (model LSS-338 lil sew and sew) also good, with built in light and back stitch and 3 stitch widths as well as a "sleeve" contoured edge to it... I like both machines, though I have to say this (even without the bells and whistles) is maybe my favorite because of its cute design, simplicity and portability (a touch smaller than the one with the backlight). Also it's not quite as loud, I think. Hope this helps. Oh, and you could always purchase a "mighty bright" led light or something similar, to ATTACH to this model if a light is important to you. Just another option to think about :) Be blessed. I have another mini machine, (model LSS-338 lil sew and sew) also good, with built in light and back stitch and 3 stitch widths as well as a "sleeve" contoured edge to it... I like both machines, though I have to say this (even without the bells and whistles) is maybe my favorite because of its cute design, simplicity and portability (a touch smaller than the one with the backlight). Also it's not quite as loud, I think. Hope this helps. Oh, and you could always purchase a "mighty bright" led light or something similar, to ATTACH to this model if a light is important to... » Read More I have another mini machine, (model LSS-338 lil sew and sew) also good, with built in light and back stitch and 3 stitch widths as well as a "sleeve" contoured edge to it... I like both machines, though I have to say this (even without the bells and whistles) is maybe my favorite because of its cute design, simplicity and portability (a touch smaller than the one with the backlight). Also it's not quite as loud, I think. Hope this helps. Oh, and you could always purchase a "mighty bright" led light or something similar, to ATTACH to this model if a light is important to you. Just another option to think about :) Be blessed. « Show Less
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HI Kirsten, I used a seamstress tape to measure my dog according to the manufacturers directions. Their recommendations were spot on. Because all dogs differ in size even if they are the same breed I recommend you measure your dog before ordering.
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Hello, I'm sorry I wish I could answer more questions regarding this Dress form however it was a present for my daughter whom is the expert with sewing clothing, she seems very content with it and says that it is good for draping and serves its purpose well but other than that I'm really not very knowledgeable on this topic...sorry..wish I could be of more help.
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I found the descriptions confusing too, but the large is definitely a different size than the small. Both have a grid of 3x3 post spacings, with 20 mm center-to-center spacing for the large and 13 mm center-to-center for the small. On the ones that I have, the small does not have variable spacers for the belt and fits best on a 1.25 in web belt (and won't fit on anyting larger than 1.5 in), while the large does have variable spacers for the belt and can fit much wider belts. I hope this information helps. I'm not sure if it matters from who you buy these, but neither of mine have any indication of manufacturer on them, but they work splendidly. I found the descriptions confusing too, but the large is definitely a different size than the small. Both have a grid of 3x3 post spacings, with 20 mm center-to-center spacing for the large and 13 mm center-to-center for the small. On the ones that I have, the small does not have variable spacers for the belt and fits best on a 1.25 in web belt (and won't fit on anyting larger than 1.5 in), while the large does have variable spacers for the belt and can fit much wider belts. I hope this information helps. I'm not sure if it matters from who you buy these, but neither of mine have any... » Read More I found the descriptions confusing too, but the large is definitely a different size than the small. Both have a grid of 3x3 post spacings, with 20 mm center-to-center spacing for the large and 13 mm center-to-center for the small. On the ones that I have, the small does not have variable spacers for the belt and fits best on a 1.25 in web belt (and won't fit on anyting larger than 1.5 in), while the large does have variable spacers for the belt and can fit much wider belts. I hope this information helps. I'm not sure if it matters from who you buy these, but neither of mine have any indication of manufacturer on them, but they work splendidly. « Show Less
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One difference is the other model is for light to medium fabrics, but this one handles heavy ones as well, so it depends what you plan on sewing. For me it's worth the money to be able to sew pretty much anything.
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I bought mine to use as a "frownies" substitute, but I've made a duct tape dress form before, so I'll make a guess.....I'm fairly certain one roll would be sufficient for any dress form smaller than plus size. Even a plus size form might be covered with one roll (there is a lot of tape there). My advice would be to start with one roll and work from the top down; if it's not enough, then cut the "model" out, order another roll, and add more tape to the bottom. Of course, if your model is only available for one session, or you're in a time crunch, you might want to order 2 rolls just in case. Hope this helps.
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Hi Angela, The one that I bought is being used for display. It's proportions have been very consistent with a woman's size small throughout a few different brand names and clothing styles, so I feel like it's probably a pretty good model for sewing. I don't sew, but I could imagine that you'd need an average and proportional model that you can stick pins in, and this lady is that!