Project: DTD Post 3

Note to the one soul actually reading this blog: Yes, I know I skipped Post Two, but I think I have notes for it at home and will add it later.

This weekend I finally had Chad's help and we stuffed the dummy. I put the final layer on Sunday.







She did end up an inch off in spots, which the instructions say time to rearrange stuffing. And Chad still insists the boobies aren't right. But for my first try and for the sake of getting something that will make my life easier, she's perfect.

And this is the shortened version. When the shell went down to my mid-thighs, I see why occassionally strangers ask me when the baby is due. See Intentionally Left Blank for my next step to deal with that.

Project: DTD Post 2

Back to Amy and Kenn's to work on taping me up for the dummy. Unfortunately, I didn't write any notes on the event. It took much longer than I had anticipated. And I ended up giving Chad a sore shin since I kept kicking him for inappropriate comments in the same spot on his leg.

Project: DTD Post 1

With some down time at work, I browsed the GSFBCG's site and saw a link to an article on how to create a dressmaker's dummy of your very own. I've been wanting one, but have read the horror stories of the bought versions (i.e. they don't match you and the clothes don't fit either) and couldn't afford it anyway.

That link led to a Threads Magazine article "Clone Yourself a Fitting Assistant". That article led me to Leanna Studios, where I can get detailed instructions for $7. Most of the people who offered comments on the process stayed under $55 for the materials, said it was a breeze to make, and has worked for their clothes.

The project for the weekend. Course I'll have to make another one for the corset and if I lose weight. Another thing I noticed nearly every female said their Duct-Tape Double was great incentive to lose weight.