In this lesson, I taught how to drape a surplice top on a size 14 dress form. I demonstrated how to prepare the muslin, drape the front and back pieces, create darts and gathers, and mark reference points for pattern making.
Lesson Steps:
- Prepare the dress form with reference points
- Add style tape to mark the surplice line
- Measure and cut muslin pieces for front and back
- Drape the first front piece, creating gathers and pleats
- Mark reference points on the first front piece
- Drape the back piece and create the back dart
- Drape the second front piece
- Create and adjust the front dart
- Mark all reference points on both front pieces and back
- Assemble the pieces together to check the overall fit and appearance