All materials used, where possible, are sourced from within the UK. With the exception of the mannequin body, all materials used are natural products.   Fabric ~ As you may have gathered I love Laura Ashley and Amy Butler!  The quality and range is just so good. I can and do use other designers, so if you have a specific fabric in mind, please do contact me for suitability and a quote.  Fabric placing my vary slightly from the photos. If you require fabric samples, please do ask...if I have them in stock I am more than happy to supply them.   Mannequins ~ The mannequin body is made from a tough moulded polystyrene.  Wasp waisted made from a hardened foam.      They measure app: 8/10 33.5" bust, 22" waist & 33" hips ~ shoulder height 54" to 57" 10/12 36" bust, 24" waist & 36" hips ~ shoulder height 54" to 57" 12/14 39" bust, 28" waist & 40" hips ~ shoulder height 58" to 61" wasp waisted 35" bust, 21" waist & 39" hips ~ shoulder height 48" to 60"   They are height adjustable and longer poles are available if you need a taller mannequin. Mannequin styles may vary slightly from the photos.    Size 10/12            Size 8/10           Size 12/14         Wasp waisted Lingerie and Plus Sized Mannequins ~ Lingerie mannequins are made from a tough plastic.  Plus sized mannequins made from a hardened foam. These mannequins are only available in my seamless range of fabrics.   Lingerie mannequin measure app: Standard waist 24", bust 34.5", hips 37" Plus Sized waist 28", bust 40", hips 38"   Plus sized mannequins measure app: 18/20 waist 32", bust 42", hips 40" 20/22 waist 36", bust 46", hips 47"         Plus Sized      Size 20/22   Beech Black Bases & Tops ~ The top & base are made from a solid beech or a painted black finish.  You can colour the unpainted bases with a quality paint after a good sanding down.      Other materials ~ I only use the best quality threads so you can be sure that your mannequin will look stunning in years to come.    Method ~ All my mannequins are made by me.  Each mannequin takes considerable time to "tailor", with many fittings before she is ready for fastening up at the back with my own unique design, the corset lacing!   Corset Laced or Hand Stitched ~ The backs of the mannequins can be finished with my corset & laced method or simply hand stitched.  Some fabrics are not suitable for hand stitching so the option is not given on these mannequins.   All seams are top stitched giving a neat, tidy and strong finish. From September 2008, all tailored Corset Laced Mannequins will have my label on them.  The label is both discreet and tasteful and will be stitched onto the rear of the mannequin (please excuse the pun!)