Many of you have asked for my opinion about which are the best sewing mannequins, whether it is necessary to buy it or not, what type of mannequin to buy or if only to buy a mannequin bust or a full-length mannequin, whether it is fixed or adjustable, and a thousand more questions.
And I have to say that the doubts when buying a mannequin are logical because the answer to the question requires nuances because what may be a good solution for some dressmakers or sewing workshops may not be so much for others depending on the type of clients you have or the type of work you do and the volume of work you have.
What is the best sewing mannequin ?
In my opinion, the answer to that question is not unique, but depends on the end use that we are going to give it, and this is directly related to our activity in the world of sewing.
If we are going to use it to make custom clothes, then surely it will be convenient for us to have one or two adjustable mannequins, to have a wide range of measurements.
However, if we mainly dedicate ourselves to making clothing alterations or exhibiting models, then a normal mannequin will suffice.
Now it is clear that when you have a mannequin, you save time and make the task of pinning, testing and hemming easier.
Types of sewing mannequins
First, I am going to explain in broad terms what is meant by a sewing mannequin and then go on to detail them type by type.
In general, a mannequin is a three-dimensional model of a person’s torso, whose function is to test clothing. This can be valid for both clothing alterations and custom clothing.
Without a doubt, it is a sewing tool that represents a great help for the dressmaker, designer, or seamstress since in this way it can be visualized in a fairly approximate way, how the garment would be on a person, allowing the necessary corrections to be made.
Sewing mannequins are of two main types: fixed-size mannequins or dress form mannequins, and adjustable-size mannequins.
Dress form mannequins
It is quite common for mannequins to be manufactured according to the average measurements of certain sizes, therefore they have a certain size.
Advantages of this type of mannequin:
- The price: They are usually much cheaper than those with adjustable measures.
- Strength and durability: As they do not have moving parts, they are much more durable, and do not break.
Disadvantages:
- Not flexible
- Very limited range of measurements.
- If we need to make garments regularly, we will be forced to have at least 2-3 mannequins of different sizes and if we make for men and women, this number would double.
Below we show you some dress form mannequins, best valued by customers who have bought them.
- - La superficie de la maniquí está cubierto por la tela limpia y ordenada.material del cuerpo interior es de espuma de poliestireno fuerte que le permite palo libre de un alfiler
- - La altura se puede ajustar 150-180cm (59-71 pulgadas).Este poste de soporte está hecho de acero inoxidable robusto, encontrar la altura adecuada con el regulador.
- - Esta escala Formulario medio mini vestido es ligero y fácil de llevar, ahorrar espacio.
- - Modista puede ser utilizado para el entrenamiento de diseño, corte y drapeado práctica, así como grandes y la ropa de moda pequeña pantalla, también puede mostrar contador de la joyería.
- - Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar a los clientes de este maniquí.No dude en contactar con nosotros si tiene algún problema con su pedido.Vamos a reemplazar o reembolsar su compra sin problemas.
- ★ Uso: puede usarlo para exhibir los escaparates, mostradores, estantes o pisos de la tienda para exhibir los suéteres, camisetas, chaquetas, vestidos, camisas, tops y accesorios ideales.
- ★ Nota: Todos los tamaños de productos son medidas manuales, si hay un pequeño error, por favor comprenda.
- ★ Material: hecho de material plástico (torso, brazo), la superficie está cubierta con material de arpillera, el marco de metal es de hierro, duradero y fuerte, soporta un peso fuerte, puede soportar ropa pesada, vestido de novia
- ★ Altura ajustable: establezca la altura de la varilla entre 132-190 cm, la base del trípode / rectángulo de metal sólido puede fijar su maniquí en la posición adecuada
- ★ Servicios: Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar los mejores productos para brindarle la experiencia de compra perfecta. El cliente es siempre el primero. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en contactarnos y le responderemos dentro de las 24 horas para resolver todos sus problemas.
- - Altura ajustable: La altura del maniquí se puede ajustar de forma flexible, con una altura máxima de 200 cm y una altura mínima de 140 cm, lo que es ideal para exhibir ropa o disparar.
- Nota: Todos los tamaños de productos son medidas manuales, si hay un pequeño error, comprenda.
- - Material: material plástico, cubierto con tela de arpillera, que puede fijar bien la ropa; la base negra es fuerte y duradera, y no es fácil caerse.
- - Brazo desmontable: brazo de madera maciza, diseño biónico, forma intercambiable, fácil desmontaje, satisface sus diversas necesidades.
- ATRACTIVO ESCAPARATE: Este maniqui puede mostrar la ropa a los clientes y permitir que los transeúntes se detengan frente a su escaparate. En la tienda de diseño de ropa a medida, convierta sus diseños en realidad y muestre los trajes en toda su belleza con el maniquies
- CUBIERTA DE LINO: El modelo de maniquí tiene una envoltura de tela de lino suave y transpirable, fácil de llevar. No daña la ropa. Deja que el maniquí se pruebe la ropa, fácil de poner y quitar. Permite fijar la ropa/tela al cuerpo, o colgar los pendientes para una mejor presentación
- PIEZAS DESMONTABLES: El maniquis de mujer tiene brazos y cabeza de madera. Cada parte se puede desmontar, se puede fijar en diferentes posiciones. Crea diferentes posturas para satisfacer diferentes necesidades, se utiliza para los estudiantes de moda, modistas, estilistas, tiendas de ropa, o la decoración del hogar
- ALTURA AJUSTABLE: Base de metal 33x40cm, la altura del manequim se puede ajustar, se puede ajustar entre 140-190cm, y se puede ajustar según la necesidad. El maniquí con 2 agujeros de montaje ABS debajo, para diferentes necesidades con faldas o pantalones
- TAMAÑO: Hombro: 38cm/14.96'', Busto: 86cm/33.85'', Cintura: 66cm/25.98'', Caderas: 84cm/33.07''; La altura del cuerpo de la modelo es 82cm/32.28''. Las proporciones estándar del cuerpo añaden más glamour
- Maniquí de costura para Francia regulable SINGER, tallas 36 a 42
- Ajuste rápido y précis-Características: regulador de Braga de cuello y torso extensible ocho secciones, cubierta forrada de tela para una fácil épinglage de espuma
- Medición por tallas 36-42-Braga de cuello, diseño de muñecos de 38 a 43 cm de pecho 84-100 cm, talla 64-80 cm, caderas 85-102 cm
- De espuma recubierta de tela para una fácil épinglage
- Reglaje de las medidas de ayuda de 12 caras
Adjustable sewing mannequin
It is a type of mannequin that is built using a system of moving parts at will and that allows us to have a certain range of measurements in it.
For example, we can find them between size ranges as wide as 38-44 or 40-48
Pros :
- In a single sewing mannequin, we have several sizes.
- Flexibility. Many are adjustable in addition to the torso, in height.
Cons :
- Price: They are usually much more expensive mannequins than those of the fixed measurement type.
- Durability: Being composed of moving parts, there is a possibility of failure.
- Maniquí de costura para Francia regulable SINGER, tallas 36 a 42
- Ajuste rápido y précis-Características: regulador de Braga de cuello y torso extensible ocho secciones, cubierta forrada de tela para una fácil épinglage de espuma
- Medición por tallas 36-42-Braga de cuello, diseño de muñecos de 38 a 43 cm de pecho 84-100 cm, talla 64-80 cm, caderas 85-102 cm
- De espuma recubierta de tela para una fácil épinglage
- Reglaje de las medidas de ayuda de 12 caras
![Maniqui Costura Ajustable Floral Clásica | Medio (M) [Talla EUR 44 a 48]](https://arteycostura.net/wp-content/plugins/aawp/public/image.php?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9tLm1lZGlhLWFtYXpvbi5jb20vaW1hZ2VzL0kvMzFBaGhJcEItN1MuanBn)
- Cuerpo dividido en 8 partes para así alargar la cintura
- Hecho de un material plástico ligero y cubierto en tela nailon con respaldo en foam.
- Soporte de 4 pies
- Hombros completos para una mejor caída de las mangas
- Contorno del Pecho: 84-99 cm | Contorno de Cintura: 66-82 cm | Contorno de Cadera: 91-106 cm | Largo de Espalda: 38-43 cm | Contorno Cuello: 37 cm | Altura Total: 190 cm | Cintura a Cadera: 23 cm | Ancho de Hombro: 35.5 cm | Altura Pecho: 23 cm | Por favor, revise sus medidas.
What should I look for when buying a dress form?
As I have indicated before, the answer to this question will ultimately depend on what our most common type of work is.
If we are going to make clothing alterations, probably the best option is to have a pair of mannequins of fixed size.
If what is predominant in our work is tailor-made clothing or clothing design, then the best option will be an adjustable mannequin, even a pair of them to cover the most common range of measurements and to be able to energize a lot our work.
Sometimes, it may even be advisable to have both types of sewing mannequin.
In my opinion, it is not really necessary to have a sophisticated manikin, one of the adjustable type with volume regulation, unless you constantly work on clothing design and many tests are required.
Second-hand sewing mannequins
If you have thought about buying second hand sewing mannequins, my recommendation is to proceed with great caution and verify that everything works correctly several times.
You have to be very cautious, especially if it is adjustable mannequins, which may have slack or some type of breakdown.
It is true that we can save a good amount of money, and that it can be around 50% of its original price, however, there is always the risk that in the end, it will be very expensive.
My recommendation is that if you do not have a lot of experience and you have not had mannequins, it is better not to buy a second-hand mannequin unless someone accompanies you who does and advises you.
Where to buy a sewing mannequin
Once the decision has been made to buy a professional sewing mannequin and we have decided which one we are going to buy, we must know where to buy them.
Buying a mannequin is not as simple as it might seem at first. And it is difficult to find them in physical stores, because the sale of sewing mannequins is not too conventional, and if we go directly to the manufacturers, we will probably find that they ask us for a minimum volume.
The other option is to try to buy them second hand, but especially in the case of adjustable mannequins I do not recommend it, because unless we have experience, we may find ourselves with some unpleasant surprises.
Fortunately, at present, there are a large number of online stores, which make our work much easier, and which send the mannequin to our home or workshop, without moving, at very competitive prices.
I recommend that for ease and security, you buy them online, but that if in a company with guarantees such as amazon, we have guaranteed payment security, speed of delivery, and most importantly if the product does not satisfy you or has a defect, they return your money without asking questions. Also if you are an amazon prime member, in many cases the transport will be free
Review of sewing mannequins
I have classified mannequins, by their characteristics, into those that are fixed-size, and those that are adjustable sewing mannequins.
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Analysis of fixed size sewing mannequins
In the following table, you can see the characteristics, prices, and ratings of customers who have purchased this type of mannequin.
In this case, I recommend this mannequin, which although it is fixed in size, is adjustable in height.
In addition, the design of the cover is very beautiful and being very light it does not cost anything to move it. The adjustable part is comfortable to use and is very well finished
Adjustable size sewing mannequins review
In this case, I have selected the following models whose value ranges between approximately 120 and 220 $
![Maniqui Costura Ajustable Rojo 8-Partes | Pequeño (S) [Talla EUR 36 a 44]](https://arteycostura.net/wp-content/plugins/aawp/public/image.php?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9tLm1lZGlhLWFtYXpvbi5jb20vaW1hZ2VzL0kvMzFlN0ppYUFESkwuanBn)
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