Making a Mini-Me

Mini-Mes are quarter-scale dress forms that are the shape of specific individuals. They are made from patterns cut from poster board that are taped together to create the three-dimensional shape.

They can be made in a number of different configurations that include an Upper and Lower Torso Form joined at the waist. The Basic Mini-Me is similar to a commercial dress form in that the shape of the bust is minimized.

These Basic Mini-Mes can be made with a waist-to-floor Lower Torso that does not require a stand. When the Lower Torso is shorter, either a wood or lamp part stand is used to bring the waist up to an appropriate waist-to-floor level. The Mini-Mes can include a knit cover. The Mini-Mes can also be made with legs and/or a Bra Form showing the contours of the breasts.