My form was teetering lately – the weighted lamp base grooves were becoming stripped from the weight of the pole with the dressform. I used JB Weld to “glue” it back together and it’s working fine now! Although, I have researched the Christmas tree stand idea. It’s a good one!

For my form’s base I used PVC piping placed in a Christmas tree stand base. You can cut the pipe so your form is at your height. I used a smaller diameter PVC pipe for shoulder support. For that I cut out two holes on either side of the vertical pipe, just wide enough to push the smaller pipe through. The small pipe was a little bit narrower than shoulder width. The results look like a cross with a tiny little cross piece. I found this PVC piping to be great for my form. It’s inexpensive and can be cut to your desired dimensions.

They are measurements of the form that match my figure.

If you click on the link in the post to my original try with a DTD you’ll see I sewed the lower portion of one shirt to the bottom of the main one to lengthen it. Yes, you have to be very careful when cutting through the tape and shirt so you don’t cut any undergarments you’re wearing.

No. It’s not really squishy enough to do that. But I totally want to make another form with my Victorian corset on.