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SINGER Adjustable Dress Form, Gray, Medium (Fits sizes 10 to 16)
An ideal sewing companion, this fully adjustable dress form allows for pattern adjustments before cutting, better fittings and alterations, and an opportunity to creatively work with fabrics and see how they will drape and hang on the body. Twelve dials make it easy to change the dimensions of the body, including settings at the neck for smooth collars and necklines.
The height also adjusts, and a hem gauge comes included to mark the hemline for skirts and dresses. In addition, the unit's gray fabric cover makes it possible to pin items onto the form.
The form requires basic assembly, but no tools are required. An instruction book comes included. Overall, the dress form measures 13-1/2 by 8 by 60 inches and fits sizes 10 to 16.
Features and Benefits
- 12 Adjustment Dials--allows for individual body contours to simplify garment fitting
- Foam backed--pin fabric directly to the dress form
- Professional results at an affordable price
- Durable construction
- Bust 33” to 39”
- Waist 25" to 31-1/2”
- Hip 34” to 40”
- Rust-resistant
- Lightweight
About SINGER
SINGER is sewing made easy.
Founded in 1851, Singer is one of the world’s leading sellers of consumer and artisan sewing machines, and one of the world’s most trusted and recognizable brands. The company has a long history of innovation, having produced, among other breakthroughs, the world’s first portable machine, the first zigzag machine and the first computer-controlled machine.
By making simple, easy-to-use machines, Singer has provided the gateway to sewing for people around the world. From home décor and clothing construction to embroidery and quilting, Singer is dedicated to helping people express themselves through sewing.
Product Description
SINGER's dress form may be just the sewing companion you need. This adjustable form allows for pattern adjustments, better fitting and alterations, and an opportunity to creativly work with your fabrics to see how they will drape and hang on the body. Twelve dials allow for changes to the body including settings at the neck for smooth collars and necklines. Height is also adjustable, and it includes a hem guage to mark the hemline for skirts and dresses. The DF150G has a gray fabric cover to allow pins to be used on the form. The size range is 33 to 39 inches at the bust, 25 to 31.5 inches at the waist, and 34 to 40 inches at the hip.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
257 of 263 people found the following review helpful
By Diana Mitova
Amazon Verified Purchase
This dress form is very convenient. The multiple dials give you a lot of control in getting the right measurements, and the fabric-covered surface lets you pin materials to the form.
However, there is one major drawback. You can't use the form to create tight-fitting tops or dresses, because the chest shape is not true to life! In real life, breast width transitions gradually from top to bottom, but at the bottom it cuts sharply in where the breast ends and the rib cage begins (under the cup). On this dress form though, the breasts thin out gradually on the underside as well, making the ribcage in that area disproportionately wide. With the waist and breast measurements set exactly to my own, it is *impossible* to even put my bra on the form!
It would be great for loose shirts and dresses, but keep in mind that the chest area is messed up.
However, there is one major drawback. You can't use the form to create tight-fitting tops or dresses, because the chest shape is not true to life! In real life, breast width transitions gradually from top to bottom, but at the bottom it cuts sharply in where the breast ends and the rib cage begins (under the cup). On this dress form though, the breasts thin out gradually on the underside as well, making the ribcage in that area disproportionately wide. With the waist and breast measurements set exactly to my own, it is *impossible* to even put my bra on the form!
It would be great for loose shirts and dresses, but keep in mind that the chest area is messed up.
88 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a complete and total novice to sewing so didn't want to spend much money but at the same time, really wanted something to help me beter visualize the patterns and create items that fit. At least for me, this dress form fits almost perfectly - literally every measurement is "spot on"...makes this very easy to use. Perhaps is not the most sturdy unit but being new, I have little to compare it with - dials are simple to use, settings all adjust easily. Very affordable, entry level dress form - great starter unit for beginners such as myself.
81 of 85 people found the following review helpful
By eepers
I am still glad that I now have this dress form, and had trouble finding other options in my price range, however there are some problems with this one. The height adjustment like others have said is tricky... the whole thing can come sliding down on you and might pinch your fingers so you have to be careful. It is actually best to make that a 2-person job. Fortunately you don't need to adjust that every time. The hemming arm is basically useless. This is frustrating because I don't think it would cost much more for them to make this better. It will not stay where you set it. I am going to go to the hardware store tonight and try to find some way to rig it up better. (I think I can get some sort of clamp to place under the ring.)
My suggestion to them would be to make holes in the pole about every 1/2 or 1/4 of an inch and then use a pin to hold the hemming arm in place. This would not likely cost more money for them to manufacture. Granted it wouldn't be infinitely variable but that would meet most people's needs. And it would actually stay in place.
The instructions are very incomplete.
I didn't have trouble setting the size as some people say they have. You have to just be careful and make sure that you are opening all the dials evenly. When you take it out of the box it is at the smallest setting, so if you have to open a part of it out to the largest setting, open each dial about 1/2 way out and then go back around and open the rest of the way.
I also think I am going to attach the base to a piece of wood, so that it will be less likely to tip over. I would worry about a child tipping it over.
So in conclusion, some of the construction is dissappointing, but if you don't mind making some modifications on your own it is worth getting.
My suggestion to them would be to make holes in the pole about every 1/2 or 1/4 of an inch and then use a pin to hold the hemming arm in place. This would not likely cost more money for them to manufacture. Granted it wouldn't be infinitely variable but that would meet most people's needs. And it would actually stay in place.
The instructions are very incomplete.
I didn't have trouble setting the size as some people say they have. You have to just be careful and make sure that you are opening all the dials evenly. When you take it out of the box it is at the smallest setting, so if you have to open a part of it out to the largest setting, open each dial about 1/2 way out and then go back around and open the rest of the way.
I also think I am going to attach the base to a piece of wood, so that it will be less likely to tip over. I would worry about a child tipping it over.
So in conclusion, some of the construction is dissappointing, but if you don't mind making some modifications on your own it is worth getting.
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
By Shopaholic
Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't know why so many people are complaining. I got this item and find that it works for its purpose. Its lightweight and easy to move around. The setting make it easy to adjust to my measurements. I also use it with a black turtle neck over it, to take pics of my garments for ebay use. Its well worth the money and I'm not a novice at sewing, been doing it for 25 years. Its a good deal. I also add pads to the bust in order to adjust to my specific bust line. I read that a few women have complained about the bust. This is not a custom dress form ladies. Put your own bra on it, and then stuff it so it matches your chest size and look. Simple solutions!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Daughter Loves it....Great for beginners - Price just right for value!
August 31, 2009
By K. McDowell
I purchased this for my 16 year old daughter who loves to sew. She started making a few outfits for her friends and herself and needed a Dress Form to help with the waist and bust sizing. Out of the box this is a neat little item to have in your sewing room. It is perfect for beginners and the adjustable forms makes it easy to design for several different sizes.
Disapointed in that it is a little wobbly... but hey for the price we paid here at Amazon I am not complaining.... I searched all over the internet for a good dress form and most run $500 and up for the same quality as this one... and other can be as expensive as $2000 so if you are looking for a excellent little dress form that does not need commercial use... only HOME use then this would be great for you....
My daughter loves hers! Any she makes the cutest little clothes!
Disapointed in that it is a little wobbly... but hey for the price we paid here at Amazon I am not complaining.... I searched all over the internet for a good dress form and most run $500 and up for the same quality as this one... and other can be as expensive as $2000 so if you are looking for a excellent little dress form that does not need commercial use... only HOME use then this would be great for you....
My daughter loves hers! Any she makes the cutest little clothes!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I did not experience some of the assembly issues that people have mentioned on various blogs about this product. It went together easily and stayed in position when adjusted. Unfortunately I had to pad it with some foam (so sad) as I do not have the hour glass figure that this lovely lady has, even with the dial adjustments. One other comment, and nothing that can be changed in a dressform at this price, she has perky boobies which cannot be lowered !! Mature ladies hardly have that issue. I devised some plastic bags with fiber fill and taped them at a more realistic position and pretty much ignore hers.After all the padding adjustments I just slipped a tight white cotton Tshirt in place over it all and I fit over that. (I don't make form fitting spandex clothes so it doesn't matter anyway.) I have always wanted a dressform and I really like to be able to work on her rather than to look in a mirror and try to pin on myself. It has coaxed me back in to sewing for myself (as well as the store prices for ready made.) I think this is a very good price and good quality for a moderate home sewers fitting tool.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do not buy this product
I purchased this for my daughter who is very slim and the measurements on paper looked ok. The torso of the form thou are not made for a woman but mainly for a man. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Rozalia Cimpian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dress form
Bought this for my daughter, a budding seamstress. She hasn't used it in all it's glory yet, but she has learned to adjust it to her measurements, which is very easy. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Bonnie
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Form is Fabulous
I am very happy with the form itself. The base I do wish were designed differently. Not confident on how it will hold up.
Published 5 days ago by Robin Wellman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Because it's Adjustable
This is very good because it is adjustable in body size. But it is flimsy in structure. It could have been best if it has a stable base and base support. But I like it. Read more
Published 6 days ago by YVONNE T. MONTANO-SOH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I needed!
My daughter will be getting married soon and has asked me to make her dress. I have procrastinated long enough and broke down to get one of these...thank goodness! Read more
Published 9 days ago by Fuzznickers
3.0 out of 5 stars
I gave it 3 stars
I gave it 3 stars because its a bit more flimsy than I anticipated.. Still a usable product. Just wish the bottom wasn't so cheap.
Published 12 days ago by Melanie Stylez
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great design!
I love the adjustable design of this dress form. The measurements are fairly accurate and the system for adjusting is easy and intuitive. Read more
Published 21 days ago by SillySeal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was given exactly what was shown and described
From the previous reviews, I was expecting crap in a box, but was surprised when I received exactly what was described in the description. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Sable Highgtower
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality
Everything as described, Top quality. Item arrived within the said time frame, exceptionally well priced in comparison to other sites. Adjustable, light and easy to use. Thank you
Published 29 days ago by Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars
Little cheap but good
We bought this for our haunted house to build costumes with. Height don't want to stay tight and falls as weight is placed on the unit. Does not want to tighten down properly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by William Zettler
