A tailor’s mannequin is a special type of mannequin representing the human body, used in clothing design and sewing operations. Tailor-made mannequins can have various body sizes, usually for use at different stages of the design process. These mannequins serve clothing designers, tailors and sewing workshops for the purpose of showing them how to shape and adapt clothing designs on a real body.
Tailor’s mannequins are used at many stages in the clothing design process. Designers can evaluate their designs on the mannequin and pay attention to their suitability at the cutting and sewing stages. At the same time, they can improve their designs by evaluating how the garment will stand on the mannequin and in which areas corrections should be made. Tailors can design tailor-made clothes by using specially adjustable tailor mannequins to represent the sizes of their customers.
- Body Measurements: Tailor mannequins generally have standard body measurements or may have different body sizes in accordance with special design demands. This allows designers and tailors to design and fit garments to suit a variety of body types.
- Adjustment and Flexibility:Most tailor mannequins have adjustable features on major body parts such as waist, hips, and chest. This allows designers and tailors to adjust the mannequin to fit a specific size and better tailor garments.
- Face and Head Part: Tailor mannequins generally do not include the face and head part. This focuses on the mannequin representing only body proportions. Clothing designers usually apply their designs to the mannequin by considering the head and face details.
- Durable Materials: Tailor mannequins are generally made of durable materials. They may have metal frames, wood or plastic coverings, and quality fabric materials. This ensures that the mannequin has a long life and can be used frequently.
- Fabric Holding Ability: Tailor mannequins generally have fabric holding capabilities. This helps designers place clothes more easily and neatly on the mannequin.