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  • ragtimelil Apr 19, 2012 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Great! I've got to try this!
  • mihgasper Feb 8, 2012 @ 4:44 am | delete
    Very useful And when you don't need mannequin, you can put it in front of door as a guard;-)
  • veryirie Dec 28, 2011 @ 12:54 am | delete
    How inventive to make your own dressmakers mannequin! I really liked your woven material dress too.
  • hamacala Jul 13, 2011 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    dats cool i need it 4 a project
  • KarenCookieJar Jun 14, 2011 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    I gave my friend at work an old t-shirt so she could make one of these, she was supposed too post a youtube video about the creation process, but she hasn't made it yet. I can't wait to see how one comes out.
  • hlkljgk May 8, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    cool, never thought of that
  • MeltedRachel May 10, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Thanks for visiting :)
  • Lemming13 May 6, 2011 @ 3:15 am | delete
    Brilliant ideas! Blessed.
  • MeltedRachel May 10, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Thank you :D
  • darciefrench May 5, 2011 @ 12:30 am | delete
    What an interesting and unique lens! It never occurred to me one could make a mannequin - very cool.
  • MeltedRachel May 10, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Thanks for visiting :D
  • DelightfulDanielle Feb 9, 2011 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Interesting! I will be sure to come to this lens if I plan on making a mannequin.
  • MeltedRachel Feb 12, 2011 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting :D
  • CofCJenny Jan 6, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Love this lens! I've been meaning to get back into sewing, and learning how to do it properly, so this was quite inspirational to get my butt back into gear to make clothes.
  • MeltedRachel Jan 6, 2011 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for visiting :D Hope the sewing goes well!
  • Heather426 Dec 13, 2010 @ 1:12 am | delete
    Very useful and interesting lens.thank you!
  • MeltedRachel Dec 25, 2010 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Thanks :D
  • SofiaMann Nov 6, 2010 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Fantastic lens. Congratulations.
  • MeltedRachel Dec 25, 2010 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting :D
  • spritequeen Oct 27, 2010 @ 10:38 am | delete
    This is a really fun project!! Thanks for sharing :-)
  • MeltedRachel Oct 30, 2010 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting and commenting :D
  • emmalarkins Oct 22, 2010 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    The most I've ever sewn is aprons from a pattern, but if I ever decide to get more into it, this is a genius idea! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel!
  • MeltedRachel Oct 23, 2010 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Thank you so much :D
  • howdoyouspellstupid Oct 19, 2010 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Awesome ideas!! I read all of the instructions on how to make a mannequin, and I'm really considering doing it!! It's an awesome idea -- I don't know why I never thought of it before!! I've always wanted a mannequin -- I'm a fashion student, after all. Thanks so much for sharing.
  • MeltedRachel Oct 23, 2010 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting! Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your mannequin :D
  • Tipi Oct 19, 2010 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Now I kind of thought that duct tape was going to be in this lens somewhere.
    This is a good resources for making a mannequin. ~ Thanks for sharing it!
  • MeltedRachel Oct 23, 2010 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting and commenting!
  • Sylvestermouse Sep 30, 2010 @ 10:22 am | delete
    What a fabulous idea and great instructions! I love my mannequin, but you are right, I sew for others and I hate to keep changing the measurements. It really would be nice to have one just my size :)
  • MeltedRachel Sep 30, 2010 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Thanks so much for visiting! :D Glad you enjoyed it!
  • Sami4u Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:38 am | delete
    Hi,

    Good instructions. I am thinking that these could also be used for dummies for Halloween decorations. Thanks for the idea on how to make mannequins.
  • MeltedRachel Sep 21, 2010 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Thanks for visiting and what a great idea!
  • nukemdomis Sep 15, 2010 @ 6:42 am | delete
    I want to know how to make my own mannequin heads.
  • MeltedRachel Sep 15, 2010 @ 6:58 am | delete
    I wouldn't recommend any of the methods here for heads!!

    Thanks for visiting.
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 14, 2010 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    What a great topic for a lens, I would have never thought you could make your own, I love learning something! - Kathy
  • MeltedRachel Sep 14, 2010 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Thank you :D
  • terrapin719 Sep 12, 2010 @ 7:25 pm | delete
    This is a brilliant idea! Standard mannequins are never the right shape in the right places, so making your own to fit YOU is just a fantastic idea.
  • MeltedRachel Sep 13, 2010 @ 2:55 am | delete
    Thanks so much - glad you like it :D
  • Carmel_Aaron Jun 1, 2010 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Great Lens!
    This makes me want to begin sewing again. It's been a while.

    I love this, as most people who actually sew want to have clothing that
    fits well. A custom made mannequin would fit the bill.
    Thumbs-up
  • MeltedRachel Jun 1, 2010 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Thanks so much :D Glad you enjoyed it!
  • BigGirlBlue Apr 5, 2010 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    This is awesome. I've forwarded on to some plus size friends who sew!
  • MeltedRachel Apr 5, 2010 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting! I hope they find it useful :)
  • Blue_Sphinx Apr 3, 2010 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    I've been making duct tape patterns for people for years. In my Medieval/Renaissance recreation group one sometimes needs very customized, close-fitting patterns, and a generic, off-the-shelf pattern just won't do. I've occasionally considered making dummies out of them, but most often I use the results to make pattern pieces that fit the individual. I haven't tried using the paper.
  • MeltedRachel Apr 4, 2010 @ 3:06 am | delete
    That's an interesting tip! I'd not thought of actually making patterns pieces out of them!
  • Laniann Jan 16, 2010 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    I don't know about making a duck tape mannequin. But, the paper tape mannequins are great, one was made on me for me. They are perfect for the perfect fit.
  • stargazer00 Nov 25, 2009 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    You really can use duct tape for just about anything!

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