Sitting here wondering what to post about when I spy my gorgeous vintage girl out of the corner of my eye..
I have always loved vintage 'dress makers dummys' or 'vintage forms' as they are known..
Sandy from Paint Me White recently posted about a dress form that she had found...
I originally went searching for my girl a number of years ago and had difficulty finding one until I visited here
I love the way they can add character to a room.
I paid way too much for my girl but she is delightful.... she is a 1920's or 1930's edition with a flat chest and tiny hips and waist .....
I often wonder where she has been and what she has seen...if only she could talk..
Sandy from Paint Me White recently posted about a dress form that she had found...
I originally went searching for my girl a number of years ago and had difficulty finding one until I visited here
I love the way they can add character to a room.
I paid way too much for my girl but she is delightful.... she is a 1920's or 1930's edition with a flat chest and tiny hips and waist .....
I often wonder where she has been and what she has seen...if only she could talk..
She used to sit in my bedroom, adorned with a white dress ( no not my wedding dress)
(no my room no longer looks like that either....)
Now I have her in the living area..naked except for a necklace, tape measure and some of my grandmothers vintage brooches.....
This is not her final resting spot... I have plans for her... but I was trying to get a full length photo....
I do need to buy that camera....
Yes, if only she could talk !!!!!!!!!!!
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I can picture her in a big walk in robe or dressing area bathroom.....
ReplyDeleteI think she needs a name.....is that weird?
I just adore dress forms...along with all of the other gals out there who drape them from head to toe in beads, baubles and frothy dresses! I have been looking for one for ages and I finally got impatient, bought a new one and tea dyed it to look old. It turned out really cute...but I'm still on the lookout for an authentic one. One of these days! ~Stacy~ (*_*)
ReplyDeleteYour girl is a beauty Kym!! I love her shape and her stand is gorgeous:) I have never seen one on my travels...what a fabulous find for you. I think she would have been worth every cent :D Hope you are having a wonderful week so far ~ Tina x
ReplyDeleteThey are quite unique and look very effective. I love the antique jewellery you have added to yours and the tape measure of course. I had to settle for a wrought iron one... ;-)
ReplyDeleteShe is wonderful - yes, it would be great to know what she has seen. I'm not a sewer but would still love one. Michelle
ReplyDeleteThey're lovely, I think they always look fabulous..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteLove her. It would be wonderful to imagine where she has been and what she has seen. What a great addition to a vintage French style house. G
ReplyDeleteShe is fabulous! I love them but freaked out when I saw the price tags on some last week - over $1500! Wowza!!
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty Kym & looking very chic with her tape measure!
ReplyDeleteMillie x
Hi Kym, thanks for visiting my blog I am now your new follower, the dress form is cool I like it. Nice to meet you and look forward to seeing everthing you post.
ReplyDeleteWorth every penny Kym! I was helping Sandy set up her store at the WAC yesterday and she showed me a vintage form that another store holder was seller - you're right, they're not cheap!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :o)
Angex
What a great find...I have been looking out for one of these for ages but never seem to find them. She looks lovely and I love the stand.
ReplyDeleteDanielle x