Making Adjustments

Before you begin to adjust the model to specific measurements, expand the body by loosening all the adjusters evenly, in small increments at a time. We suggest you make the adjustments, working from the hip level adjusters, upwards. This will release any tension on the body and will make subsequent adjustments smoother. It will also help you to familiarise yourself with the operation of the adjusters. Identify the system on your dress model for adjusting the measurements at bust, waist and hips. It will be one of the two shown (Figs 4 and 5). Fig 4 shows the 'dial' system. Select the dial you wish to set, steady the model with one hand and with the other hand squeeze the adjuster together. To increase the measurement, turn clockwise until the indicator points to the required measurement on the outer ring, and then release to lock in place. Fig 5 shows the 'wheel' system. Adjustments are made by turning the wheels downwards to increase the size and upwards to reduce. Identify the neck design for your dress model from the necks shown (Fig 6 and 7).

• In Fig 6 the neck is adjusted by pushing in the knob in the centre of the neck at the same time as turning it in a clockwise direction. A useful Pin Cushion is provided in the neck cap.
• In Fig 7, slightly unscrew the Pin Cushion and turn the Top Cap in a clockwise direction until the size required registers with the marker at the front of the model. Retighten the Pin Cushion. If your dress model is a Junior size, adjust the neck slightly, loosen the top knob and move the sections equally to the size required. Retighten the knob firmly.
• After making each adjustment always use a tape measure to check that the measurements are accurate.