In this lesson, I taught how to drape a full torso princess bodice that is very close-fitting. This sloper can be used as a base for various dress designs, resizing dress forms, or as an underlayer for padding. The focus was on creating a skin-tight fit, almost like a corset.
Lesson Steps:
- Prepare and cut muslin pieces for center front, center back, and two sides
- Mark straight grain lines and press center front/back pieces
- Begin draping with center front piece, aligning and pinning to dress form
- Shape and fit the center front piece, marking princess lines and key points
- Drape side front piece, aligning and fitting closely to the body
- Repeat process for center back and side back pieces
- Pin and adjust all pieces together, ensuring a very tight fit
- Mark all necessary lines (bust, waist, hip) and adjust fit as needed
- Close seams and make final adjustments for a skin-tight fit
- Review and mark any necessary changes with red pencil