Customer Reviews

SINGER DF150 Adjustable Dress Form, Red, Medium

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I have longed for a dress form for years but found them too expensive. I purchased this one because it was so reasonably priced and because I had a formal gown to make for a big event. Everything was/worked as advertised. I could easily pin to it and adjust it. However, this was a form fitting gown (and I am losing weight) so I bought the small, adjusted it out as far as I could and then put a slip type "Flexee" that was my current size over it and stuffed the Flexee with polyester stuffing to my exact measurements. This smoothed out the gaps created when you adjust it and I can still use it when I get down to my goal weight. You could use a leotard as well I would think. Anyway, I love it, it came on time, easy to put together and made the whole process of putting a difficult dress together so much easier and it fit like a custom made dress should once it was done.

I like my Singer DF150 Adjustable Dress Form. The felt cover will be great for draping, since fabrics really cling to it and I am very impressed with the hem guide. It is somewhat difficult to adjust the height, but not impossible, and much easier if you take the body off the stand first. I bought this small dressform based on my three primary measurements (33-25-38), but I was disappointed to discover that her underbust at smallest is 28 1/2 inches, about 1 1/2 inches larger than mine, so dresses I've made to fit me will not zip up on her. Also, her shoulders are 15" wide, and neck 13 1/2" around, at the least. So much for using this form for fitting my truly small upper body. At least I can use her for hems, when I make dresses for some of my friends, and I can even adjust her to her larger settings to fit my fiancé's measurements (He wears a 40R jacket).

excellent dress form, easy to adjust-extra 2 settings were a real help for my swimmer's shoulders. arrived on time in perfect shape.

This dress form does the job, but is flimsy (for being over $100) and wobbly. I am satisfied, but wish it was a more stable and sturdy model. The nice thing is it is lightweight and easy to move, but the downside is that it is all plastic, and easily warped during shipping. The felt-topped outside is, again, just adequate for pinning.

The hemline attachment is useful.
All in all, though, this was the best price for an adjustible dress form.

ive never actually owned a dress form before, i made one out of duct tape once :). The form is nice because of its flexilbility as far as measurements and the fabric that covers it kind of grips the fabric. i like it, i would definitely recommend it.

I've been looking for a dress form for my sewing projects. After carefully reading some reviews and checking other website on Singe DF150, I confidently bought this one. The shipment was super fast. It is very easy to put together. I would prefer sturdier quality but this one, by far, is the best price for an adjustable form. I am very happy with the product. Note: I wear size 8-10 max. I had to adjust it to the max to get my size. I believe it doesn't reach size 16 as stated.

I like this form very much. The adjustment knobs are easy to use and the measurements seem to be accurate. The only problem is that it was my understanding that I could adjust the length from neck to waist and have not been able to figure out how to do that yet. This form works much better than the ones with the little wheels that you have to adjust.

I had read some negative reviews about this brand of dress form and was hesitant to buy one. I did buy one and found the only thing I found that is poorly constructed is the base which is made of plastic instead of metal. This is not a problem with me as I do not expect strong winds to be passing through my house any time soon. Since having this form I have found it to be of great value. I am sewing clothing for my daughter who lives out of state and they are fitting her beautifully. No more guessing at sizing.

This is one of the most usefull gift for my wife. I usually saw her trying to make any dress and always was a painfull work. But now, I see her more comfortable with her workings , and there is no more regrets, bad words or any complaints about sewing.

I am giving this 3 stars due to my first reaction to the item when it came and some frustrations at setting it up, and so that you might manage any frustrations that you might have and give her a chance before you decide that you don't like her. She has been here with me for a couple of days, and it's a five star item for its usefulness and price to me today. When I first took her out of the box, I was expecting her to be flimsy as I had read the reviews before purchasing the item. She wasn't so bad. The instructions are poor so it's a good thing she is easily put together. Before you put the 4 stabilizing legs on, pull off the bottom and put on the hem guide or you will have to take her apart and do it later. I put her together and put her in my sewing room. She looked very tiny and I thought I was unhappy with her. I thought I might return her.

I took a breath and went in to adjust her to roughly my size. At first, I got very frustrated as she didn't seem to really adjust to the sizes stated. There are no good instructions for adjusting her included. Mostly, it is easy to figure out, except the neck adjustment. So, here is my experience: Start at the neck. push down and turn the dial to the right - start with at least a couple of 'notches', then to the bust, adjust all 4 (don't try to get her perfect yet), adjust her to your measurement on all four dials (front, back and two sides). Move to the next four dials and key to your waist size, the next four and key to your hip size. Go back up and measure her bust, if the bust size is not equal to the measurement on the dials, adjust move the neck dial to the right or left (left smaller/right bigger). She has body length adjustments, but I didn't need them. There are a couple of sentences in the instructions on this adjustment.

I have no idea what the numbers on the pole for height adjustment are supposed to be, but they do not relate to my height in inches or centimeters. At least there are demarkations to assist with height adjustment. Take her off the pole to do this or silliness ensues. With her off the pole, you can properly tighten the height into place. I just went shoulder to shoulder with her a few times, and I was done. If you can turn her all the way around on the pole, she isn't on the pole correctly. Just move her around a bit until she falls onto the little bar inside.

My sewing room is carpeted and she stands pretty sturdily in there today. I am 5'9" and so is she. Awesome! I put my clothes on her and they fit her the same way they fit me. Awesome! Did I really just get a fully functional dress form for a little over $100? Oh my goodness, awesome! Today, she gets FIVE stars. I threw her box away-she is staying with me. I love this item now, after what really were some minor frustrations.