Bootstrap Fashion's custom dress form patterns are amazing, but every body is unique and some adjustments may be needed to ensure the finished form reflects your body. This guide is for Bootstrap Fashion's custom dress forms (Missy Fit DIY Stuffed Dress Form Body Replica Made To Measure Sewing Pattern & Curvy, Plus Size DIY Stuffed Dress Form Made To Measure Sewing Pattern. These are so-called affiliate links. The price is the same via the links as otherwise, but I get a small percentage if you buy via any of the links.) The guide is in English and is 32 pages.

The guide has a comprehensive table of contents and step-by-step descriptions that are easy to follow, with detailed pictures for each step. The guide is fairly easy to follow, even for those who have never worked on patterns before.

In order for this guide to work for you, you must complete all "Fit Adjustments" on the order form.

Otherwise, the bust width and bust height will be wrong for you anyway. Also, make sure you carefully follow their guidelines for how to take measurements! I highly recommend ordering the pattern without the seam allowance. The guide is in English. The guide does not address any changes above the bust line, as these measurements usually match well right from the start. If they do not match, you need to contact Bootstrap Fashion as it is probably something that has been measured incorrectly.

When you have made your changes, I strongly recommend that you do a test first in a cheaper fabric to see if everything works and is correct. Depending on your changes, there is a risk that you will need to adjust some seams and other details.

UPDATED May 2023 – Some images and steps have been made clearer.