{"product_id":"de-liang-plus-size-16-half-scale-female-dress-form-for-draping-pattern-making","title":"DE-LIANG Plus Size 16 Half Scale Female Dress Form for Draping \u0026 Pattern Making","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore Your Designs in Half Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDE-LIANG Plus Size 16 Half Scale Female Dress Form\u003c\/strong\u003e gives fashion students, educators, and designers a compact way to explore garment shapes. Use this 1:2 scale dress form for draping exercises, pattern-making practice, and miniature sample development before moving to full-size fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a miniature dress form, not a full-size adult mannequin. Size 16 is the form's size designation; choose by the actual measurements below rather than a retail clothing size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Tabletop Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore plus-size design ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study style lines and bust, waist, and hip relationships on this Size 16 female form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice with smaller samples:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop miniature mock-ups using less material than comparable full-size samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork in a compact space:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body measures 43 cm (16.9 in) tall, with a 17 cm (6.7 in) round base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust your working height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the overall height between approximately 47 and 79 cm (18.5–31.1 in) using the stand's adjustment screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse visible reference details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist and underbust tapes help you position fabric and discuss design lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore lower-body shapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The short, separated legs support initial shorts and upper-hip design studies as well as skirt and dress projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Pinning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form has a rigid fiberglass core, a cotton padding layer, and a beige fabric cover, with a black metal stand and neck cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface pinning only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert pins sideways or at a shallow angle, approximately parallel to the surface, through the fabric and padding. Do not push pins straight into the fiberglass core. This form is not fully pinnable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the actual miniature form measurements, not full-size body measurements. Bust, waist, and hips are circumferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCentimeters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulder width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable overall height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47–79 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5–31.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInch measurements are rounded. Only the stand height is adjustable; the body measurements are fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWays to Use Your Half Scale Dress Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice bodice and skirt draping, darts, pleats, and style lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare flat patterns with three-dimensional miniature samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate garment design techniques in classes or tutorial videos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore silhouettes for student projects and early design concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay miniature garments in a studio or portfolio presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 half scale female dress form, Size 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 black metal support pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 round black metal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly screw and hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a full-size dress form?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a 1:2 scale miniature form with a body height of 43 cm (16.9 in). It is intended for scaled design work rather than fitting adult-size clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Size 16 mean US or UK clothing size 16?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume a direct match to US, UK, or EU retail sizing. Use the listed measurements to check compatibility with your project or course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pin fabric onto the form?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, using shallow sideways pinning through the covering and padding. The fiberglass core does not accept pins inserted straight into the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I adjust the bust, waist, or hips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The body dimensions are fixed. The stand adjusts the overall height from approximately 47 to 79 cm (18.5–31.1 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it to develop full-size garments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can support early design exploration and scaled pattern exercises. Full-size patterns still need to be checked, trued, and tested on an appropriate full-size form or fit model. Fabric thickness and drape do not scale automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for fashion classes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used for half-scale draping demonstrations and pattern-making exercises. Check that the measurements and surface-pinning construction meet your course requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning a classroom or studio purchase?\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact DE-LIANG with your required quantity and project needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JELIMATE","offers":[{"title":"Without Arms","offer_id":49317111824554,"sku":null,"price":256.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Soft Arms","offer_id":49317111791786,"sku":null,"price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4730\/6922\/files\/halfScalefemaledressforms_4.png?v=1790147691","url":"https:\/\/www.jelimate.com\/es\/products\/de-liang-plus-size-16-half-scale-female-dress-form-for-draping-pattern-making","provider":"JELIMATE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}