You are very welcome, lizykat! Thats the kind of time machine Im interested in the one that lets me order from the past! Jamie, dress forms called My Double are still being made, although they are no longer malleable wire. Lot Of 90+ Vtg Thimbles + Wall Display + Wedgwood. across the shoulders, 41 in. Happy sewing! 28 1/2 tall15 in. and they dont have a clue what they are, or that this hungry sewist really, really wants them and would use them! 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I lived with My Double in my bedroom during my childhood in Africa in the post war 1940s until I left home in 1960 to come to the UK. talk about extinction! 21 Engel Injection Molding Machines (28 to 300 Ton Capacity), 9 new Rotary Engel Presses (85 Ton Capacity), Rotary and Horizontal Molding, Precision Insert Molding, Full Part Automation, Electric Testing, Hipot Testing, Welding. Craigslist might be a better bet for sales and for treasure-hunting. VINTAGE VOGUE MEN's CAFTAN OR TUNIC 9067 Size 44, 1940s Vintage Butterick Sewing Pattern 4443 Misses Street Dress Size 14. historiesat Calvin College. I love it! Actually, Im drooling over your vintage sewing machine, too! We do our best to inform buyers of any concerns we see. Of course, the adjustability of the My Double is a huge plus if your body is changing shape with some frequency. Thanks, Jme. This is so cool! Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A. Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A. Im so glad the instructions helped. The stand at shortest is 50 in. Click below to begin your paid subscription. and tallest 65 in. The wire form alone measures approx. Thanks so much for giving them to me. and tallest 65 in. hip. The stand at shortest is 50 in. Please make sure to reference the UR# when submitting an email. I just got one of these dress forms at an auction tonight. So I went off to internet-shop for a gently used one. measures 15 inches across x 8 1/2 inches wide x 29 inches high, 1820 W. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 | Mon - Sun, Noon to 5pm. Are you asking about the old wire style? This is exactly why I posted them; the instructions are so hard to find, and theyre such a good manual for using the dress form! (But I have no business doing that, since Ive got a complete Singer Featherweight from mid-century.) Now I can put it together! We have provided several pictures for your viewing. hip. A. Finkl & Sons Chicago Foundry Objects & Artifacts, Chicago Athletic Association Building Artifacts, Chicago Stock Exchange Building Artifacts, Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, c. 1960's largely intact vintage industrial freestanding "my double" adjustable dress form with original standlargely intact c. 1960's vintage industrial freestanding "my double" adjustable dress form with original stand, Copyright 2021 Urban Remains All Rights Reserved | ALL SALES FINAL |, early 20th century antique american unornamented nickel-plated wrought brass interior residential towel or garment rack with brackets, highly sought after original american industrial wall-mount "hood" new old stock steel scissor garment extension bracket with intact oxidized copper-plated finish, distinctive outsider art vintage industrial series of long interconnected links consisting of over a thousand crown type bottle caps, c. 1960's original american vintage industrial "my double" adjustable height wire mesh dress form, original american depression era industrial chicago factory screw machine equipment four-legged base with a uniform brushed or bare metal finish, two matching early 20th century antique american industrial robust cast iron factory machine shop legs or bases with uniform brushed metal finish. around the breast, 33 1/2 in. I now no longer do any dressmaking, hence the intention to sell My Double. My granddaughter is starting to see! . 25,151+ items sold. Im definitely going to try this method. I just bought the form complete with all the rods but didnt have the instructions. . Urban Remains does not deal in new or reproduction building artifacts. (1893-2006) - requires a Howard Miller library card, Family Great find, Diana glad you saved the form from the gardens!

If required, please contact an Urban Remains sales associate. Questions? This dress form canbe fitted to a person'sexact size by unsnapping the buttons along one side and actually molding it to your body shape. At Furnel, Inc. we understand that your projects deserve significant time and dedication to meet our highest standard of quality and commitment. You really need a stable shape to want to deal with a duct tape dummy! There seem to be a lot of vintage sewing machine bargains on eBay, and people claim that they exist on Craigslist, too, but I bet a lot remain unsold because shipping is such an issue. I cant be certain, but I think there were few changes in the form during the first few decades it was sold. Good luck in your search! I dont know if its exactly better, velosewer. originally designed and patented by frank s. sanders in 1965. retains the original adjustable height stand with extension pole. waste and 42 in. pw,in Kentucky. 1 sold, 0 available. We have provided several pictures for your viewing. around the breast, 33 1/2 in. Each refitting became more tedious. Good seller with good positive feedback and good amount of ratings. Perfect Condition! You are the salt of the earthYou are the light of the world Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A, Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A 2, Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A 3.

Replacement Rods for My Double Dress Form. Please make sure you have a priority mail shipping size of 108 inches or email prior to international bidding. Size A.Vintage 1940's / 1950's wire dress form - called the "My Double" by Dritz. Those rods are out there . I noticed the missing cent sign recently, too. Thanks for the book. and tallest 65 in. across the shoulders, 41 in.

waste and 42 in. Thank you so much for posting the instructions! Unless, of course, a miracle occurs, and I run across them in someones old donated sewing supplies at a thrift shop. Ahh, I miss the time when household items were of real quality and made by small independent companies in the USA. Lucky you, Pamla! With our main facility and building artifact museum and gallery located in downtown Chicago, Urban Remains has been dealing exclusively in the reclamation and recycling of American antique architectural artifacts and other oddities found among commercial and industrial buildings or residential structures for over the past 20 years. ok, read that as twenty cents] each. Click here or call our store at 312.492.6254. And who knows what other good stuff were all missing?

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You then slip it off and and put it on the stand for yourperfect "Double".. Heres what they look like, in a bit more detail: You can understand, Im sure, the longing with which I read this note on page ten: If you want extra sliding rods for My Double they are available at 20 [whoa theres no cent sign on my keyboard! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. It just kills me that those rods are out there, just as you say, in somebodys hands (or in a lot of peoples hands!) Two other people wanted it for their gardens so I hurriedly paid for it. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. We aim to provide a wide range of injection molding services and products ranging from complete molding project management customized to your needs. Copyright 2008-2022 PicClick Inc. All Rights Reserved. the weighted base is comprised of overlapping heavy gauge steel straps folded inward at each end. We have provided several pictures for your viewing. Seller: shim11 (25,151) 0%, Please see photos for details.An amazing find; beautiful and useful. The wire form alone measures approx. But I am also missing some of the rods. Be sure to add me to your favorites list! The wire form alone measures approx. These have some brown foxing spots, but are perfectly legible, and very handy, since we've never found one of these dress forms with the instructions! Miss Bedelia was originally shipped with an instruction booklet, which I was lucky to find on eBay. Its a different kind of fit; I do plan to make another duct tape dummy, if only because its easier to pin knits to it than to the My Double. Very nice condition with no patina or much, if any sign of previous use. Its quite thrilling for a blogger to learn that a post has been so helpful thanks so much for your note, and do have a great time using your dress form! Any country fees, customs or duties are due by the buyer upon receipt and not included in the shipping quote provided. I got my dress form quite some time ago, and am now getting around to figuring out how she worksI have a few of the rods to hold her in place..I am SO THRILLED to read all this info here. Even though it was so cheap I didnt buy it. I am so excited!! My mother gave me My Double many years ago. The wire mesh form has snap closures down the front so that it can be worn and molded to one's own shape. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Just found a wire My Double dress form at a garage sale from 1969. You are a gem! Super high amount watching. Page Six, double checking and removing the form: Page Seven, assembling and adjusting the stand: Page Eight, using the adjustable sliding rods to make the form rigid on the stand: Page Nine (to be done before the steps on page eight), checking Aunt Janes posture to ensure its duplicated correctly: Back Page, attaching tapes for pinning dress material to the form: Miss Bedelia was unfortunately parted from her internal rods at some point in her life. I could kick myself! hip. Thanks for your interest and shopping our auctions! thank you so much for posting the instructions. Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A. Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A. If thats correct, dating would obviously be quite difficult. Some dear soul had this dress form all tied up with all the parts intact and the little ID label still on it, which is how I knew it was a my double dress form. Very nice condition with no patina or much, if any sign of previous use. Jeannine, they do turn up on eBay occasionally. Now I know how to start out. I think My Double would probably excel for stable knits and all wovens, but the duct tape dummy might be better for fragile fabrics, or ones that drape. 28 1/2 tall15 in. Our vast online collection contains over 75,000 meticulously documented and photographed architectural artifacts salvaged from buildings across the United States. Unless stated otherwise the majority of our items are used or vintage and sold as is. Dritz My Double Designer Adjustable Dress Form with Stand. Which is more than I can say for any other instruction manual Ive seen in, say, the last 30 years or so. Condition: Used, Condition: Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A. I purchased this vintage dress form at an estate sale for my daughter to use. Very nice condition with no patina or much, if any sign of previous use. Im glad the post was helpful. My mother took her double to Canada in 1969 and gave it to me when I visited her just before she passed away in 1987. It might be possible to use paper clips, but it would probably be a bit trickier. around the breast, 33 1/2 in. Even if we dont get to use it for its intended purpose, it is a neat item to display! Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Location: Yoder, Wyoming, US, Does anyone know how old these My Double dress forms are? My grandmother just gave me one of these. I hope you find the rods somewhere. Adjustable height metal stand. They are already a tremendous help, just to see the complete list of parts. and tallest 65 in. Vintage Dritz "My Double" Dress Form with 6 Rods. This vintage wire dress form, called "My Double", was made by Dritz in the 1940s-1950s. Im still missing rods thanks for posting your great idea for the paper clips on the dowels! 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Dritz still sells a My Double dress form, but it doesnt resemble the vintage wire ones at all; only the name has carried over. Its been used for four different people with no instructions so none of the accessories were ever used. Items in the Worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. I will be on the hunt for them! My aunt gave me one of these many years ago. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please. OH MY GOSH.thank you so much for posting this. Youre welcome, Janice glad it helped!, and thanks for that great tip! The thing is, you know they are out there, just who has them doesnt know how valuable they could be to someone. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. Includes the stand, interior supports, and wire form. 5 watchers, 0.0 new watchers per day, 107 days for sale on eBay. Thanks so much for sharing the manual! Thanks again! Antique Vintage Button Lot/Old Collection Bakelite Celluloid Glass Metal, VOGUE M'/M' Petite Jacket,Tunic,Skirt&Pants Pattern V2826 Size 20-24, Lot Of 30 Vintage Childrens Sewing Patterns, VINTAGE LOT 12 SUPERIOR QUALITY Gold Tone Metal Buttons With Harp Lyre M. Group Of 7 Unique Victorian Thimbles Including 2 Gold & Sterling-excel. If required, please contact an Urban Remains sales associate. Model A, My Double Deluxe Dress Form by Dritz Size Medium, Dritz My Double Dressmaking Model Gray Small w/ Chalk Hem Marker in damaged box. Contact us anytime! Its worth keeping an eye out. Thanks for mentioning this keeping an eagles eye on auction sites will often turn up this kind of useful notions oddity! Due to larger package size, this item may not ship to all countries. How wonderful, Deborah! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! 28 1/2 tall15 in. unique c. 1960's vintage american industrial "my double" adjustable freestanding dress form manufactured by my double co., inc., stamford, ct. the form is comprised of metal mesh with detachable rods joined at various intersecting points. Shes about to become a new girl. The wire form alone measures approx. Thank you for the manual. If you act right now (March 17, 2012), the rods, etc. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). I just saw a vintage sewing machine, table, assorted attachments (including a pristine buttonholer attachment), and all its manuals at a thrift store for $50 in Hampton, VA. Ill be writing a post about it after I do some research. ), easy online ordering with Visa/MasterCard or PayPal, vintage sewing notions & feed sack fabric, architectural & industrial furniture, lighting, hardware, vintage lighting, lamps, chandeliers & sconces, vintage glassware, pressed pattern glass & crystal, vintage flatware, silver & silver plate, copper & brass. I like the looks of this dress form so much better than the new ones. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. This professionalism is the result of corporate leadership, teamwork, open communications, customer/supplier partnership, and state-of-the-art manufacturing. Please make sure you have a priority mail shipping size of 108 inches or email prior to international bidding. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Vintage Dritz "My Double" Moldable Dress Form with Stand, Model A. Page One, emphasizing the wide variation of suitable sizes (including the suggestion that Aunt Jane may be a size or two, or even three, larger than you: Page Two, fitting the halves to Aunt Jane (the implication here is that youll need a helper to fit My Double, and that is correct. Now to find some additional rods to stabilize it on the frame. I recently went on a hunt to finally get a dress form like the one I remember my aunt using, and was so disappointed to see how junky the new offerings are! But that could have gone for a lot of money on Ebay, right? Furnel, Inc. has been successfully implementing this policy through honesty, integrity, and continuous improvement. I cant wait to get going with my first project on my new Double. How to Fit My Double, illustrated instruction and advertising leaflets to work with the wire mesh dress form. Enjoy your new Double, falcosmommy! This dress form has never been used, is still in the original packaging and is in immaculate shape, aside from tape residue on the support poles. The Zeeland Record The dress form is located in Main Street on the second floor of the museum. waste and 42 in. hip. Unless stated otherwise the majority of our items are used or vintage and sold as is. See More. Just one note: I used brass fasteners, not paper clips, to make my replacement rods. somewhere! At Furnel, Inc. our goal is to find new ways to support our customers with innovative design concepts thus reducing costs and increasing product quality and reliability. We do our best to inform buyers of any concerns we see. The stand at shortest is 50 in. 6 Dolls Bunnies Polly Pal Holly Hobbie Little Vogue 1336 Patterns Hilda. Join our newsletter to get the latest information. International bidders are welcome. 0% negative feedback. Enjoy your new dress form! International bidders are welcome. They both asked what I was going to do with it and I said Make clothes. They seemed to be amazed that people still sew. Its not even in the special characters tables. Yours is the only manual Ive seen. Due to larger package size, this item may not ship to all countries. 28 1/2 tall15 in. Any country fees, customs or duties are due by the buyer upon receipt and not included in the shipping quote provided. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Adjust correctly and use those metal bars. Rods in the various sizes can be found on ebay. I have all the parts. Thank you so much for posting the instructions. I should have bought the sewing maching too, (didnt really need it), but I bet the rods were with the accessories! If for any reason you have concerns upon receipt, simply email. Its got very complete directions for fitting the dress form, and is, all in all, a marvel of clear English. I asked about accessories/instructions for it, and they had no clue. I just inherited one of these from in in-law and it even appears to have all the rods in place and I had no idea how to adjust it. We have provided several pictures for your viewing., Brand: Dritz, Type: Wire Dress Form If for any reason you have concerns upon receipt, simply email. are on eBay. New acquisitions are added daily to their respective categories found on the homepage. The adjustable wire ones most commonly seen now were made after WWII, but unless yours is dated (date appearing on an original accompanying instruction booklet, original bill of sale), theres probably no way to tell which decade yours is from.