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This is the happy happy post that announces that my dress form has arrived! So finally I might start talking about something else!

It travelled for 1 month and 9 days, but I feel it got home right on time!

...And that was the last time I was calling the dress form "it" coz we have a name: Simona! 

It's made by Yamata Feiyue, here's a link (see last one on that page)... my almost twin sister:) 
So far so good so stick around for the review if you're tempted to get one yourself!



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  1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Do they make fat ones too?

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  2. Magpie ShiniesFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I'm happy you named her! (Mine is named "Betty.")
    I have a similar problem with the shoulders, but I guess there is no getting around it.

    One question - how does one become comfortable that the size of the mannequin is your size? I measure and remeasure, but sizing has always sort of freaked me out. Is it just a matter of time?

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  3. magdamagdaFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    @Ben -they come in all shapes and sizes!

    @Magpie - From what I read, I don't think it can get better. They certainly have their limitations. But once you get used to what it can do and what it you will know what not to expect. Me and Simona haven't gone that far as to test her for different measurements, I'll let you know how cooperating she is when we do! Say hi to Betty from us!

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  4. Sewinggranny - MonaFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Hope you have fun and get lots of use out of Simona!!!

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  5. RhettDidntGiveADamnFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Simona is a strong, romantic name. :) I'm happy she arrived.

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  6. Carol LabuzzettaFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Interesting! Good luck with her! Oh, I mean Simona! :)
    Carol from CarolsJewelryOrchard

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  7. CalliopeCreationsFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    How wonderful. I used to make my own clothes and those of my little girls. I would have loved to have been able to buy a dress form. Enjoy Simona but keep an eye on her.

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  8. LrcFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    congratulations on Simona! I bet it will take some adjustment to get to know her properly but hopefully she is very helpful!

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