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Mini Antique Mannequins

I have searching for an antique mannequin for a couple of years. They are hard to find and very expensive when they are found.

I also have read many tutorials on how to make your own but never thought that I could pull it off until this past weekend. I started with a great pattern that I found on Etsy from Tracy Bell and you can buy it here.  The instructions are easy to follow and the results are amazing. I started with a nice linen in a medium taupe color since I thought it would look vintage and classic.
Pattern was easy to read and after very few steps of a little sewing and a little stuffing, I was left with this..
I used a candle stick that I had and no longer used for the base and added a few of my recycled jewelry items. It was so easy, I made a second one and intend to use both of them to display my jewelry as well be able to take better photos.
I am so pleased with the results.
I now have my own Jewelry shop in my home!
Lovely and Professional looking!
I can't wait to make more!
Enjoy!
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  1. BeadbugFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    The dress forms turned out so well I am glad you liked the pattern. Thanks for sharing with everyone.

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  2. Jan@southernjunkin'February 6, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Now this is really sweeeet! Good job! Love the display!

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  3. BeckyFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Those are so cute! I saw some gorgeous full size vintage looking dress forms in HomeGoods today for $60, I didn't think that was a bad price but I haven't really shopped around. I love your mini versions.

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  4. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    These are adorable!!! Laurel

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  5. Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco MaisonFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Really cute!

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  6. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 8, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    They are adorable! I love the jewelry on them.


    Dee

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  7. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    LOVE these! I look at the prices of finished ones and just keep walking but pinning your idea for future fun! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  8. AbbieFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    You did more than pull it off! Yours turned out so great!
    I would LOVE it if you'd link this up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL going on right now!

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html

    Hope to see you soon!

    P.S. I'm a new follower. : )

    ~Abbie

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  9. Christina at I Gotta Create!February 11, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Oh WOW!!! I didn't even dream you could make something like this. I can think of so many uses... Thank you for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create! I am PINNING!!

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  10. Pitter and GlinkFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    These are really great! You did an awesome job. :)

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  11. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Just wanted to let you know I featured this as part of my BFF Open House wrap up! Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you like!

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  12. Christina at I Gotta Create!February 15, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    You are featured on my blog tonight!! I am in love with this project! Thanks for linking up - a new party started tonight, too!
    <3 Christina

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  13. AbbieFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Just letting you know I'm featuring your sweet mannequins on Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    These are great!! I'm going to add these to my "to-make" list...(that list keeps getting longer and longer!)

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