Course Description

Draping (Part 1)

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15 Sessions (60 Hours).
1. Introduction and working with a dress form.
2. Working with muslin fabric.
3. Tools needed for draping.
4. Draping basics; creating a Dart, creating Gathers/Shirring, draping a One-Dart Bodice, draping a 5.
5. Two-Dart Bodice.
6. Draping a Basic Skirt.
7. Draping a Basic Dress.
8. Draping a Basic Corset.
9. Draping an Empire-line dress.
10. Draping a Cowl-neck dress.
11. Ruffle draping technique.
12. Final Project.

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Draping (Part 2)

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30 Sessions.
1. Revision of draping concepts and techniques.
2. Complex draping techniques; Bias cut Designs, Asymmetrical Designs, One Shoulder Dress, Peg Skirt with Pleats, "Truing" pleats.
3. Draping a cocktail dress.
4. Draping an ballgown dress.
5. Final Project.

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Draping (Part 3)

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30 Sessions.
1. Revision of complex draping concepts and techniques.
2. Design, Sew and drape multiple corsets.
3. Draping techniques of multiple wedding/ evening fabrics.
4. Implementation of various design elements & style onto draped dresses.
5. Draping a A-line gown.
6. Draping an Mermaid gown.
7. Implementation of various design elements & style onto draped dresses.
8. Final Project.