What Are Tailors Dummies?

A tailors dummy, also called a dressmaker’s dummy or dress form, is a human-shaped form that is used to help create garments or display clothing in stores. There are numerous benefits that these dummies provide for both designers and store owners.

Tailor dummies garner tremendous benefits in retail environments. They enable store owners to showcase clothing in a lifelike form, creating an immersive shopping experience that entices customers to imagine themselves in the garments. Furthermore, they assist in perfecting garment design, allowing clothing to be fitted and draped on a three-dimensional figure. As the base of the units is adjustable, this allows the user to position the units at different heights.

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Female Tailors Dummy

SKU: 210309P
From £52.75 ExVAT

Child Tailors Dummy

SKU: 210312P
From £48.25 ExVAT

Male Tailors Dummy

SKU: 210314P
From £55.17 ExVAT

Tailors Dummies

How To Use A Tailor Dummy:

When putting your tailors dummy to good use, ensure it is fully assembled and secured in its stand. For dressmaking purposes, pin or drape your fabric onto the dummy while adjusting the fit and design. As a visual merchandising tool, regularly change the clothing and accessories on the dummy, keeping your display fresh and captivating. Strategise your display according to your target audience and current trends, continuously fine-tuning it for optimum results.

Available in a range of colours like cream, black, and white, and designed for various genders and ages, tailor dummies can easily cater to diverse retail markets. From male to female and child dummies, your store’s display options are readily expandable. Our tailors dummies are made of polystyrene which is covered with stretchy material. As a result, they are light and easy to move around a shop. In addition, if you did wish to use these dummies for dressmaking, pins can be put into the polystyrene bodies without damaging them. Finally, the height of these dummies can be adjusted to meet your needs thanks to their adjustable base.


What Are the Benefits of Using a Tailor Dummy?

The benefits of using a tailors dummy include:

  1. Enhanced visualisation. Tailors dummies provide a lifelike form that allows customers to visualise how clothing items look when worn. This makes it easier for them to make purchase decisions.
  2. Drafting and fitting garments. For some types of dressmakers, tailors dummies aid in the creation and fitting of clothing, allowing them to create garments that fit well and look appealing to actual customers.
  3. Realistic shapes. Tailors dummies often have a shape similar to a natural human body, ensuring an accurate representation of fit and appearance.
  4. Versatile displays. Tailors dummies can be used to exhibit various clothing items efficiently, allowing customers to visualise the items better while boosting the visual appeal of the store.

To sum up, tailor dummies are an invaluable tool for dressmakers and clothing retailers alike. They make it easier to create clothing and give prospective buyers a visually appealing display. We have a vast selection of tailor dummies in our UK warehouse to meet all of your design and retail requirements. Just choose your preferred style, and we’ll try to ship within two to three business days. Invest in a tailors dummy today to upgrade your retail area or sharpen your dressmaking abilities; both your customers and your store will appreciate it.


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