In this Instructable, I'll how to make a cheap dummy using common household items. This can be made in about 15-20 minutes with great realistic results in the end.

Step 1: Prepare the Materials

You've got to always prepare what you need first!

To make this dummy, you'll need:
   - An old pair of pants
   - A bunch of old newspapers or clothes
   - An old sweater, coat, or jacket
   - A mask
   - An old pair of shoes

Step 2: Stuff the Legs

One of the most crucial steps is the stuffing.
   - First, gather your pants then your old newspapers or clothes.
   - When using newspaper, crumple it slightly. Don't crumple it as much as you can.
   - Start from the bottom and work your way up.

Tips:
   - Stuff the dummy legs as realistically as you can.
   - Don't put a lot of old newspapers or clothes in one area, then none in another area.

Step 3: Put on Some Shoes

You do want it to look real - don't you? Well if so, you'll need some shoes!

To put these on, just simply tuck the bottom of the pants into the shoes.

Step 4: Stuff Your Torso

Just as important as stuffing your legs, you'll need to stuff your torso.

- Start at the arms and work your way up.
- Just as you did for the legs, stuff it with your old newspapers or clothes.
- You may want to put more stuffing in the shoulder area. When the dummy is sitting down, this makes it more realistic.
- You might want to add fake hands or gloves to make it look even more realistic.
- You might want to add stuffing to your mask to give it a 3-D look.

Step 5: Finish It

Now that your done stuffing, you need to put it all together.

- Tuck the pants in the torso to put it together.
- Know where you're going to put your dummy.

Putting the Dummy in a Sitting Position
- Lift your dummy up from the bottom when moving it.
- Slowly set it down.
- Set it up the way you want it to look.

Putting the Dummy in a Standing Position
- Use a wood post or anything you want to hold it up.
- Stick the bottom of the wood post in the ground, and the other end up the back torso of the dummy.
- You may need to use a staple gun to staple the legs to the torso so they don't fall apart.