I am a happy christmas tree11/27/2023 ![]() If you decide to go shopping at your local hardware store, you will need a minimum of 10 feet to wrap around her. It worked, but I can see that if you use a smaller opening, like one inch, it will make the skirt even that much more sturdy. The one that I bought at ACE Hardware has like two-inch openings. The key is to purchase a heavier gauge wire that has smaller mesh openings. To create a “rigid” skirt form, I used chicken wire. In the end, you will want one that is or gets tall. The one I got can be a tabletop or a 6′ tall dress form. I was ready to order, but then I came across the antique one which I liked even more. ![]() I did a bit of research and narrowed it down to these two listed below (one is white, and the other is cream). You can purchase them on eBay and Amazon for good prices. It is an antique one which is what I have been looking for for quite some time. I found mine through a private Facebook group that is a virtual garage sale for the area that I live in. I did a little research to see how they were made but couldn’t find anything, but I knew it couldn’t be that difficult. My inspiration came from my little sister who sent me a photo of one and said, “You must make one of these!” I agreed. This year I created a Dress Form Christmas Tree.
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