Crafty MNers - Talk to me about dressmaker's dummies/mannequins

[MsFogi]

Dd has asked me to get one of these for her birthday (she is planning to do textiles A level and is currently enjoying using one of them in school for her DT project).

I have absolutely no idea where to start/what to look for etc. I suspect she will be using it for making clothes for herself. Can anyone suggest what I should look for, features that are important, what make to go for, anything to avoid etc etc. Also what sort of budget do I need to spend to get something that is half decent (I was thinking of spending up to about £150). And, any specific suggestions of a model to buy (or where to buy) would be very welcome. Thanks !

I bought a cheap non-adjustable one for my DD. It was £28 from Amazon.

Adjustoform are the standard ones - these are a reliable supplier.
www.sewessential.co.uk/sewing-tools-and-gadgets/garment-construction/dressmaking-dummies/ladies-dress-forms-and-dressmaking-dummies.

Check you get the right size range.

Second Adjustoform and yes to checking out the size range. I’ve got the Lady Valet and it’s in your budget. It came with a hem marker which is handy (though available separately too).