Draping
Draping in fashion is the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dress form and can be used to create the basic pattern or to design organically by playing with the fabric on the form. This is a draping theory class, not a personal dressmaking class. You will use studio forms which are not necessarily your size to learn draping theory and techniques. In this class you will learn about bias, how to use pleats, gathers, and cowls in dress design, and hand sewing techniques. You will also have an opportunity to sketch your own design to be draped in class and how to drape muslin on a form for use as the foundation block.
*Class signup opens Jan 12th
This is an intermediate class. The following prerequisites are needed to take this class.
- Need to know basics of how to use a sewing machine
- Experience in doing basic hem and seam finishes
- Knowledge of inserting an invisible zipper
*Prior experience draping is not needed as this is a beginner level draping class.
- 4 yards cotton muslin 3.5 oz (lightweight) 59” wide – white/natural (not black)
- 1 – 22” invisible zipper (White/off-white to match muslin or any color is fine)
- 1 spool of all purpose thread