Frequently Asked Questions - SINGER® Dress Forms

A SINGER® dress form acts as a stand-in for your body, allowing you to drape fabric, fit patterns, and tailor garments with professional precision. It's an indispensable tool for achieving a perfect fit without constantly having to try on the garment yourself.

To choose the right size, take your bust, waist, and hip measurements and select the dress form whose measurement range best corresponds to your own. It's better to choose a slightly smaller form that you can pad out than one that is too large.

Yes, SINGER® dress forms are fully adjustable. They feature multiple dials—typically 12 or 13—that allow you to precisely adjust the bust, waist, and hip measurements to match your unique body shape. The height is also adjustable.

SINGER® dress forms are covered in a foam-backed fabric, which allows you to easily pin fabric, patterns, and garments directly onto the form. This is essential for draping, fitting, and making alterations.

The 360-degree hem gauge at the bottom of the dress form helps you mark a perfectly level and even hemline. You can set it to the desired height and use it as a guide to pin or mark your hem with professional accuracy.