Custom-made mannequins - Taking dressmaking to the next level
Custom-made mannequins - Taking dressmaking to the next level
A Mimiquin is a custom mannequin meticulously designed to replicate your exact body shape. Utilizing advanced 3D body scanning technology, we create mannequins tailored to your unique dimensions, elevating the art of dressmaking to the next level.
While a Mimiquin represents a significant investment, the advantages it offers—such as enhanced fit, improved design efficiency, and increased creative potential—make it worthwhile, especially for those involved in fashion and dressmaking, from design to retail. It can elevate both the creative process and the overall experience.
With a Mimiquin, you’ll be able to create custom-fitted clothing tailored to your specific needs, transforming the dressmaking process into a whole new experience.
If you're considering purchasing one, reflect on how often you’ll use it and the value it will bring to your work. For those who frequently sew, design, or create garments, investing in a Mimiquin can greatly enhance your workflow and improve the overall quality of your projects!
Owning a Mimiquin is becoming increasingly popular due to its numerous advantages.
A Mimiquin is not only versatile but also highly beneficial for various design and fitting needs.
Realistic and Accurate Fit Representation
Having a custom-made Mimiquin provides a realistic view and a totally accurate representation of how garments fit on your unique body, allowing you to visualize the drape and shape of the fabric. This tool is perfect for fittings, alterations, and design, making it a true game changer.
With a Mimiquin, you can drape, pin, and adjust designs to see how they fit, experiment with various fabrics and styles, and make better design decisions early in the process. This hands-on approach not only helps you visualize your personalized pieces but also inspires new looks through creative experimentation.
Inspiration and Creativity
Working with a lifelike Mimiquin can ignite your creativity and inspire new design ideas, allowing you to experiment with various looks and styles.
Better Design Process
Mimiquins enhance the design phase by presenting garments in a way that highlights your unique features, making it easier to identify design flaws and areas for improvement.
Custom Design
You can adjust or create tailored patterns that perfectly match your individual body shape, resulting in personalized clothing that enhances both comfort and style.
Time-Saving
Utilizing a Mimiquin can streamline the fitting process, significantly reducing the time needed for adjustments and alterations.
Versatility
Your custom-made Mimiquin will feature your exact crotch curve, armscye, leg measurements (approximately 10 cm), and proportions, making it ideal for creating a wide range of garments—from trousers to lingerie and beyond!
Pinning and Marking
Mimiquins are both firm and soft to the touch, allowing for easy pinning. You can use pins to mark any areas that require alterations or adjustments directly on the garment while it's on the mannequin.
Ironing and Steaming
Ironing or steaming a garment during the creation process is essential for various reasons, and it can be easily done on your Mimiquin.
Ironing is not merely about aesthetics; it's a vital step in the garment-making process that improves fit, structure, and overall quality. Taking the time to iron as you work will yield better results and produce a more polished, professional-looking final product!
Height Adjustable
They feature a height-adjustable stand equipped with wheels and a hem marker for added convenience.
Durability
Mimiquins are crafted from high-quality, robust, and eco-friendly materials, ensuring they are long-lasting and suitable for repeated use, providing excellent value over time.
Reduced Waste
By creating or adjusting patterns and garments that fit perfectly from the outset, you can significantly minimize fabric waste, contributing to a more sustainable process. Well-fitting clothes lead to increased usage and longevity.
Cost-Effective
Investing in a Mimiquin minimizes the time and resources spent on fittings and alterations, allowing for more precise garment creation from the start and saving you money in the long run.
Overall, Mimiquins stand out as an essential tool in the dressmaking process.
The process begins with a quick 3D body scan, during which our scanners capture precise measurements of your body to create a detailed mannequin. Within about a week after your scanning session, you will receive the files, including the original scans and the proposed model design, for your review. Once you confirm your satisfaction and complete the final payment, we will proceed with the creation of your mannequin.
You can easily book a scanning session by filling out this form: https://wkf.ms/4gOrGUg. Please specify your preferred date and location, and once we confirm your request, we will send you a deposit invoice to secure your appointment. The deposit is refundable if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled session.
For group or business bookings, please contact us directly at mimiquins@mimiquins.com.
We have multiple scanning locations available. You can visit our website or contact us to find the nearest one.
For optimal results, in-person 3D body scanning is the gold standard, particularly when precise body shape data is essential. While online body scans offer convenience and accessibility, they often lack the accuracy, security, and customization that in-person sessions provide. We are committed to ensuring you achieve the results you deserve.
During your in-person body scanning session, we guide you through the process, ensuring proper posture and offering immediate adjustments and feedback.
Achieving the correct posture can be challenging; even slight shifts in positioning can significantly impact the measurements, thereby affecting the accuracy of the final product. We strive to make the entire process feel quick and effortless.
Sportswear, shapewear or underwear. It’s your choice!
In summary, you'll want to wear whatever captures your body shape accurately and reflects what you want to see in your final model. We always recommend you bring a couple of options with you in case you change your mind.
Once you approve the model design and make the final payment, it typically takes about 10 weeks to receive your custom mannequin, depending on production times and shipping. We will contact you prior to shipping to ensure you are available to receive it.
The scanning process is entirely safe. It utilizes non-invasive imaging technology that involves no harmful radiation or physical contact. It's comparable to capturing a series of photographs from multiple angles.
Yes! After your scan, you’ll have the option to view your 3D body model. You can discuss any adjustments or preferences before we proceed with your model design and the final mannequin is created.
Yes, if you have specific requests or adjustments regarding the shape or size of certain body parts, you can discuss them during or after the scan. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Yes! We specialize in creating mannequins for all body types and sizes. Our advanced technology ensures that every curve, contour, and unique feature is accurately captured, resulting in a final product that reflects your exact form.
Because the mannequin is customized to your exact body shape and captures your unique crotch curve during the scanning session, it will be an excellent tool for tailoring perfectly fitted trousers.
Additionally, the stand can be attached to either leg, making it ideal for creating trousers, lingerie, bikinis and more.
We will conduct two scans to accurately capture the armscye—the area where the sleeve meets the bodice of your garment or body.
For the first scan, you will stand in a neutral position with your arms slightly away from your body, exposing the armscye area. This position allows us to capture the full shape of the armhole and side torso. To help you maintain balance, your arms will rest on height-adjustable poles.
During the second scan, you will stand naturally with your arms relaxed at your sides. This ensures that your natural posture and the contours of your shoulders and chest are scanned with precision.
After scanning, we digitally extract and integrate all the data to create the ideal model tailored specifically for you.
During the model design process, we can customize specific areas of your body to perfectly match your needs. This highly personalized service will be tailored to you and discussed in detail at the time of scanning
If you want to create clothing that fits your exact body shape, customizing the mannequin to match your specific asymmetries will yield a superior fit. This is particularly important if you have noticeable asymmetries, such as uneven shoulders, varying hip heights, or distinctive posture.
However, there are several reasons you might wish for us to digitally manipulate your 3D scan. We will be delighted to guide you through the process and help you bring your dream Mimiquin to life.
Yes! Unlike most mannequins, all Mimiquins feature a highly pinnable surface. We upholster them with a layer of fabric padding, allowing you to easily pin your designs in place. They are perfect for draping!
Sustainability: We prioritize eco-friendly, locally sourced materials, significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with sourcing and manufacturing. This not only supports local economies but also minimizes the carbon footprint from long-distance transportation.
Recyclability: Most materials used in Mimiquins are recyclable or biodegradable, allowing customers to dispose of their mannequins responsibly at the end of their lifecycle.
Reduced Waste: By utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, we ensure precise measurements, which minimizes material waste during production. This tailored approach guarantees that only the necessary materials are used, further reducing excess.
Tailored Production: Mimiquins are produced on demand, eliminating surplus inventory and preventing the issues related to overproduction, such as unsold products that could end up in landfills.
Encouragement of Slow Fashion: Creating your own garments promotes the slow fashion movement, which values quality over quantity. This approach reduces the demand for fast fashion, which often leads to overconsumption and significant environmental degradation.
Longevity and Customization: Homemade clothing is often designed to fit better and last longer than mass-produced items. By investing time and resources into quality garments, you contribute to a more sustainable fashion cycle.
Recycling and Upcycling: Making your clothes can involve using old garments or scrap fabrics, which promotes recycling and upcycling. This practice reduces waste and gives new life to materials that might otherwise be discarded.
Yes, your Mimiquin includes a stand, which is essential for stability and usability.
The stand ensures that the mannequin remains upright, facilitating tasks such as draping fabric, tailoring, or displaying garments.
Additionally, the stand features wheels for easy mobility and is height-adjustable, allowing you to set the mannequin at your preferred working height.
The scanning process itself is very quick, taking just a few seconds. However, we allocate approximately 30 minutes for the entire session to include preparation, address any questions you may have, and provide a personalized consultation.
This ensures we process your files and design your model according to your specific wishes and needs.
Minor weight fluctuations, such as gaining or losing a few pounds, typically won’t have a significant impact on the overall fit of your mannequin. It should still serve its purpose effectively for most applications, including tailoring and garment fitting.
We all experience fluctuations throughout the day, month, and year. However, the reality is that, on average, we tend to remain within a couple of sizes, and our body shape, bone structure, and proportions remain largely consistent.
We can adjust your Mimiquin to reflect changes in soft tissue areas, such as after a major fluctuation. Each case is unique, so we offer personalized consultations to assess the best approach. Get in touch to discuss the process and pricing—we’re here to help you get the perfect fit!
The total price of a Mimiquin is £1,500, broken down as follows:
Please note that each step requires advance payment and is subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Your Mimiquin is a fantastic tool, crafted to be an exact replica of you. However, just like any tool, it takes a little practice to unlock its full potential. Unlike a human body, a mannequin can't breathe, adjust its posture, or replicate the natural softness that make human bodies so special. However, because your bone structure and proportions are perfectly matched, it becomes an invaluable tool for the dressmaking process, providing a solid foundation for your creations.
To make your Mimiquin even greater, we carefully smooth out some soft tissue areas, like the tummy, and you’re always part of this step to ensure it aligns with your needs. Why? Because when creating garments with negative ease—like fitted waistbands or snug clothing—you´ll want the fit to feel just right, not overly loose. This thoughtful adjustment ensures your Mimiquin works seamlessly with your design goals. Even with an accurate Mimiquin, it’s important to account for how your body responds to clothing, fabrics, and fit techniques.
With our expertise and your valuable input, we tailor your Mimiquin to perfectly align with your preferences and sewing aspirations. The result? A tool that effortlessly supports your creativity, helping you bring to life the styles you love with precision and ease!
We strive to ensure your complete satisfaction with your custom mannequin.
If you encounter any defects or issues with the final product, please reach out to us within 7 days of receiving your mannequin, and we will work with you to resolve the matter.
For further details, please refer to the Terms & Conditions available on our website.