A dressmaking dummy is a handy addition to your sewing room. It can give you a three-dimensional view of your garment in progress and it can be incredibly helpful when fitting garments; making sure that seams and fabric drape are hanging correctly, measuring accurate hems and making garment alterations.

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Dressmakers Dummy 

Original article appears in Sewing World No.243 May 2016