Clone yourself...

[mdlbear]

... or at least your shape. From make:blog comes a link to "Clone Yourself A Fitting Assistant" in Threads magazine. The article describes four methods: two involving duct tape, one with papier mache, and one with brown paper tape.

Comments

[braider.livejournal.com]

Oooh. Please fix this link. This sounds cool...

[mdlbear]

Done. That's what happens when I go have dinner before poofheading my postings...

[braider.livejournal.com]

*Mary snerts*

[victorthecook.livejournal.com]

ocelotn dragooned me into making one of these a few years ago, using duct tape. You need a helper (or two), but if you're careful, you can get a very good dress form.
It does take a while to do the whole thing, so bear that in mind. And the person getting the form is essentially immobilized for the duration.
Lara's notes for next time start off with: "1. Everyone use the bathroom before getting started".