Practical knowledge for designers

The Bid Dummies blog

Clear advice to help fashion designers, students and schools choose and use professional dummies with confidence.

Where to buy a tailoring dummy in Ghana

What to check before ordering a pinnable dummy, including measurements, stands, delivery and maker support.

Understand which form you need for sewing, fitting, draping, teaching or retail display.

See the current price ranges and learn how size, length, shape and delivery affect your total.

Plan a useful mix of sizes and shapes for student fitting, draping and display work.

Compare shoulder-to-hip, shoulder-to-thigh, shoulder-to-knee, curvy, male and kids’ forms before you buy.

Learn which measurements matter and what to do when your measurements fall between two dummy sizes.

Simple studio habits that protect the fabric, shape, base and pole of your sewing dummy.

Record the body measurements a maker needs for a more accurate custom tailoring form.

Use, position and care for your stand. Every Bid Dummies form includes an adjustable metal stand.