Dress forms are the perfect way to put finishing stitches on hand made clothes.
Usually built was a full body dress form, it allows the sewer to identify any problems the garment may have after it has been seen on a human form.
Dress forms are not just for females, as the name sometimes misleads; male dress forms, or male models as they are sometimes call, are a necessity for every phase of tailoring.
Kid dress forms are also available, and they are usually adjustable and flexible in order to allow for the subjects growth. Look for new, used and vintage dress forms and other sewing dummies (half torso, etc) on sale on eBay cheap!