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I love her!
I actually had made one from duct tape (instructions are online) a few years ago and she worked ok for a while. But she didn't stand very steady and didn't turn easily without falling over. Then I gained some weight but my duct tape dummy did not. So I was about to ask my daughter to help me make a new one but I decided to take a look on Amazon. The price was right but I worried about the quality. I decided to give her a try and I'm so happy I did.
It only took 15 minutes to get her set up and completly adjusted to my size. I was in the middle of making a jacket when she arrived so I put her right to work. What a joy to work with! She's lightweight but stands very stedy. She never complains and turns easy when I need her to. The adjustable height is a nice feature. The hem marker is another great feature.
The gears that adjust her size are made of plastic but are easy to use and since I'm only using her for myself I don't plan on changing her size too often... (well I do hope to make her a little smaller if I can take off a few pounds)
This is a great tool for anyone who makes their own garments.
August 2012 · Arts Crafts and Sewing · verified purchase