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Duct Tape Double Dress Form Studio

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A Duct Tape Double is a dressmaker's form made out of duct tape, an old T-shirt, fiberfil, and a little ingenuity. This is an old art of unknown origin. I have meet many who practice this form of modeling. Each have their own techniques and variations. The technique I have written makes sense to me and it is the one I use with clients in my custom sewing business.

 
Carrie

Before I tell you more about the instructions, I'd like to introduce you to a couple of people. This is Carrie, the lady you will find in the pictures that illustrate my instructions. She graciously agreed to let me record our making of her form and use her pictures for all the world to see. For this I made her this gorgeous senior prom gown she is wearing and which she designed. Sorry, this picture really doesn't do her or the dress justice.

Katie

This is Katie. She took most of the pictures of Carrie and me making the form. You won't see her in any of them so here she is. 

 
To them both I wish to say, "Thank you!"

 

The Instructions

The Duct Tape Double Instructions, 3rd Edition

Duct Tape Double Instructions PDF file

The Duct Tape Double Instructions, 3rd Edition is a PDF file, 3885KB in size that includes step-by-step instructions for making the Duct Tape Double Dress Form. When printed out the file is 30 pages long and has 100 color pictures (like the 2 above) detailing the process clearly.

Instructions for downloading the file will be sent to you via e-mail once your order is received. You must check any SPAM filers you may be using so my email can get to you. This is the email address I will send the instructions for downloading from: dance0208@leanna.com. Processing of orders can take up to 48 hours.

Duct Tape Double Downloadable PDF file, Price = $10.00 (US funds only)

To pay directly by check or Credit Card.
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to use the eMail Order form.

Duct Tape Double PDF file on CD, Price = $15.00 (US funds only)
The shipping by regular Post included.

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to use the eMail Order form.

To view and print out either PDF file you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader v4.0 or better. You can download it for free from Adobe.

To help you decide if you want to order the Full 30 page Instructions, here's a link to an Outline of the Instructions. You may print out this Outline for FREE. With a little imagination you can make your Double using this Outline, but it does not contain any details or pictures that the Full File Instruction contains.
Freebie Instructions Outline


 
 

Printed Manual

Due to popular demand I am now offering a printed version of the instructions for those who do not have computer access or just want it already printed. This is the same 3rd Edition version as above, printed out on a HP Photosmart 7850 printer in full color. It is the full file, with the same text and 100 pictures, 30 pages and neatly bound with clear cover and heavy duty backing sheets. Priced at $29 (shipping included) it is a value worth considering. Most professional printers will charge $1.50 per page to print and bind such a full color manual. 

Printed Duct Tape Double Instructional Manual, Price = $29.00 (U.S. funds only)
The shipping by regular Post included.

To pay directly by check or Credit Card.
Click Here:

to use the eMail Order form.



Taping Tales

Tales
For anyone else who has tried this method, please tell us about your experience. I'd love to add it to the others on the Taping Tales page. If you are willing to include a digitized picture that you don't mind the whole world seeing, send it to:
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  A Special Thanks

To all my Internet friends who have given suggestions for this page.
Whether it was an easier way to make the form you discovered while trying
this method for yourself,
or helping me phrase an instruction so it could be
understood better, your help has been indispensable.

If you have noticed your words added to this site, give yourself a big pat on the back.


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