If you can’t find a dress form in your size, making your own is a fantastic alternative. The duct tape method is one of the most affordable and effective ways to create a dress form that mirrors your body perfectly.
Materials You’ll Need:
- A fitted T-shirt (one you can cut up)
- Several rolls of duct tape
- Scissors
- A marker
- A friend to assist you
- A hanger or PVC pipe
- Polyester stuffing or foam
- A cardboard base
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Wear a fitted T-shirt – This will be the base layer for your form.
- Start wrapping duct tape around your torso, ensuring it follows your natural shape without being too tight.
- Layer the tape at least 2-3 times for durability.
- Mark key seam lines (center front, side seams, etc.) with a marker.
- Cut up the back carefully and remove the form.
- Re-tape the back seam shut.
- Stuff the form with polyester filling or foam to maintain its shape.
- Insert a hanger or PVC pipe for structure.
- Seal the bottom with cardboard.
- Mount on a stand.
Your DIY dress form is complete. Have fun using it.
If you have made a DIY dress form using these instructions, share a comment and let me know how it turned out.