Episode 65—Make a Custom Dress Form
My guest today is Inge deGroot, a resident of he Netherlands, who reached out and asked to share her passion project about making a custom dress form. Inge tried several methods of creating a dress form that was similar to her body shape, but was not satisfied with the results. After months of research, she was able to locate a company in her area to make a 3D scan of her body. Ultimately, those scans went to another company which produced a dress form. This dress form mirrors the shape of her body and has enabled her to create perfectly-fitting clothing for herself. Inge has created a website detailing the process so that other sewists can follow her method in their local areas. We had a fun conversation that I think you’ll enjoy even if you don’t sew your own clothes!
SHOW NOTES
We’re back to once-a-week episodes!
Inge’s website—this is not a business, but a passion project! Check with local universities to see if they have the scanning equipment and students willing to help you. Or Google for companies in your area that specialize in these areas.
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Janet will be teaching six knitting classes and a thread class at Sew Expo 2025 in Puyallup, Washington! Registration is open!
Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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