- scotch tape stuffed with padding polyester, shreds of fabric, sawdust;
- gypsum filled with mounting foam;
- cut out of polystyrene foam.
Pattern tight-fitting synthetic winterizer is carried out with tolerances of 10-15 cm on the shelves and back. The parts are connected on a typewriter and put on the base with allowances up for a complete fit in the form of a dummy. The excess is punctured with pins and cut off after flashing along the required contour. Next, the material is turned out and carefully put on a blank.
Sometimes, instead of syntepon, a mannequin is glued with a felt cloth . Work starts from the vertical marking of the back in one direction. It is necessary to smoothly smooth the canvas, to avoid wrinkles and creases. Or output them in the form of grooves, cut off the excess, and carefully stitch the joints. Cutting allowances is carried out after the glue has completely dried.
How to fit a mannequin with fabric
The supplex and knitwear, which stretches well, allow you to quickly and efficiently wrap the mannequin and make only the central dorsal and shoulder seams. After flashing and pulling the fabric on the base, the neck is pulled together with a strong thread and closed with a previously prepared circle. It can be covered with similar material or in a contrasting version, sewn with hidden stitches. Using fabrics of various patterns and textures to cover the base will allow him to become an interesting detail in the decor and decorate the interior.
When prototyping ready-made mannequins according to the customer’s size, they use scraps of synthetic winterizer, various overlays on the shoulders and chest. They allow you to create from a standard foundation the forms of a real person, taking into account all the features of his figure. Under a knitted cover, you can put on a bra of the required size, filled with printed material. The buttocks are enlarged, the waist or abdomen is made fuller with the help of pins attached with pins.
Another of the fastest ways to tighten is to use knitted T-shirts and turtlenecks . Having put them on the base with the wrong side, pins are fastened and excess material is trimmed with firmware on a sewing machine. In this case, additional processing of the neck and bottom of the product is not required, they are refilled inside the frame and do not interfere with work.
How to fit a mannequin with non-stretching fabrics
First of all, it is necessary to make an accurate pattern of material that is not a pity to use for these needs. They carry out preliminary tightening of the base with cutting off all excess tissue. After that, finished samples are duplicated on fleece, velvet, jacquard and other materials, taking into account allowances for firmware. To give the breast the correct shape, the cups are recommended to be a minimum of 2 halves. Cut out patterns are attached with needles on a mannequin for final fitting and stitching with a seam. It does not stretch the fabric and does not spoil the appearance of the product.
On the bottom of the finished cover, you can make a drawstring with a lace or elastic band. After a certain period of operation, it will be quite simple to remove and wash it gently using delicate cleaning products. It is advisable to put them on the base in a slightly wet state, so that after complete drying, they accurately take the required shape, without creases and folds.
Some dressmakers work with mannequins, where the fabric base is not easily stretched over the frame, but also fixed to it with glue for strength. After all the seams are completed, the cover is pulled over the prepared torso to check the fit. Only then can you tighten. According to numerous reviews, the most optimal thick shoe glue is yellow. The inside-out cover is put on a chair, box or other mannequin and gently smeared at all seams. On the blank the same locations of the stitches are smeared.
It is necessary to allow the glue to dry slightly for 10-15 minutes, and only after that put the cover on the base. Having smoothed out all the irregularities, connect the missed places and press hard. Mounting will be reliable and practical, maintaining the structure of the fabric and without interfering with the work. The only inconvenience is that it will not be possible to remove and wash.
Covering with cloth or tights, each master decides for himself. It all depends on the functional purpose, operating conditions and purposes of use. A beautiful mannequin will be the highlight of any interior, will help an experienced dressmaker to work, and is convenient for selecting outfits and accessories for a party.
