what is the wire bodice called that was used for making dresses. sometimes they were covered with tight cotton

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what is the wire bodice called that was used for making dresses. sometimes they were covered with tight cotton

2007-05-08 11:23:39 · 4 answers · asked by heyissy1963 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry

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A dressmaker's dummy.

2007-05-08 11:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's called a dressmakers dummy, or a dressmakers form, and the adjustable forms are still available at sewing shops.

The Supafiit Medium Size Dressmakers Dummy with an 8-part body has been used over many years by beginners and experienced sewers. The body is split at the waist to assist fitting for those with longer or shorter waistlines.
http://www.sewessential.co.uk/Category.asp?CategoryID=94&NumPerPage=5&page=1

2007-05-08 11:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It's called a "dress form".

2007-05-08 11:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Corset...?

2007-05-08 11:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by Papillon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋