Duct Tape Dummy - Duct Tape Dummy Tutorial

There are a few places that you should mark your dummy to aid in sewing.

• Natural waist: All around the smallest part of the waist.

• Center of the dummy: To do this, make a simple plumb-bob using a string with a small object tied at the end. Hold the string at the front center of the neck and let the object drop so that the string is hanging and taut. Use the permanent marker to mark a straight line down the center of your model. Repeat for the back.

Duct tape has a tendency to leave a sticky residue on your scissors, so use a pair that you don't mind getting a little grubby.

Cut up the back of your model in a zigzag pattern so that your center line on the back is preserved and the dummy will be easy to tape back together without it getting crooked. Be very careful not to cut the skin or undergarments while you are working. Take your time if you need to. Next, you need to decide if you are going to simply stuff the dummy, or also mount it.

Stuff as-is or mount?
• Stuff and Finish the Dummy. This dummy will be portable and easy to store.
  or
• Stuff and Mount to a Pole for a dress form. It will be as tall as the model, and good for fitting dress lengths.

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