Tailors Dummies

Also known as dressmakers dummies or dress forms, tailors dummies are torse body shapes that are used to help create and display clothing. Many of our dummy tailor forms feature soft foam insides, ideal for pinning fabrics too whilst designing garments. They typically come with a stand in various materials and styles, as well as with or without a head.

In addition to the tailor dummies designed to be used for pattern making, we carry a range of tailor dummies in colourful finishes and interesting fabrics, which are a fantastic addition to any retail display. Creating a twist on the iconic dummy tailor by using it to display clothing, or as a quirky addition in your visual merchandising.

Tailors dummies are more light-weight than full sized mannequins, take up less room and typically cost a little less, plus, they usually come with a height adjustable stand and some of range features articulated (posable) arms.

Body forms or half body mannequins are generally made of plastic and come in simpler colours.

Whether tailor dummies will suit you depends on your store’s aesthetic, the purpose behind your display and what you need the dummy tailor for.

Realistic form: tailor dummies provide a realistic shape on which to design garments or display clothing in store.

Aesthetically pleasing: Choose from a variety of beautiful colours and materials 

Easy to use: Easy to dress in a retail environment and a simple way to work of designs for garments. 

Light and portable: Making them a practical tool whether you’re a clothing designer or using them on the shop floor.