How to properly tape and measure a dress form in preparation for draping. I explain the essential lines that need to be marked, such as the center front, bust, waist, hip, side seam, and others.

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Step-by-step process of draping the front and back bodice pieces, creating darts to shape the fabric around the curves, and marking all the necessary points and lines to transfer the draped muslin into a pattern later.

In this lesson, I teach how to drape a basic bodice with two darts - one at the waistline and another at the bust line. This method is especially helpful for those with a fuller bust and smaller waist, as it distributes the excess fabric into two separate darts for a better fit.

How to trace the draped muslin onto dot paper using a tracing wheel, then draw in the seamlines and darts. I explain truing the darts by folding and aligning the dart legs. I also cover matching the side seams, shoulders, and adjusting for a smooth armhole curve. Finally, I add seam allowances to complete the paper pattern pieces.

How to transfer a draped basic bodice with waist and bust darts onto paper to create a pattern. I trace the muslin pieces, mark important points like apex, and close the darts to get the final pattern shape. Adjustments aree made to blend the front and back patterns smoothly.

In this lesson, I teach how to drape a basic straight skirt on a dress form, incorporating darts to achieve the desired fit.

In this lesson, I demonstrate how to taper a straight skirt by folding in the fabric from the hip line towards the hem, creating a slimmer silhouette at the bottom while maintaining the straight grain at the waistline.

How to create an A-line skirt from a straight skirt pattern by releasing the fabric at the hemline. I demonstrate marking the desired A-line flare and pinning the excess fabric to achieve the desired silhouette.

I demonstrate the steps to properly attach the draped bodice and skirt pieces together, ensuring the darts are closed and the waistlines are matched. This creates a cohesive dress with princess seam lines flowing from bodice to skirt.

I demonstrate the process of transferring a draped skirt muslin onto paper to create a master skirt block pattern. I show how to true the darts, add desired lengths, and create straight, tapered or A-line skirt styles from the basic block.