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In this session, I taught how to drape a full torso princess seamed sloper that fits very closely to the body. This sloper can be used as a base pattern for tight-fitting dresses, gowns or bodysuits.

How to transfer a close-fitting full torso princess sloper pattern onto dot paper and prepare it for cutting. I carefully pin the pattern pieces, aligning them with the grid lines. I demonstrate measuring key points like bust, waist, and hip, and making adjustments to achieve an extremely close fit around the body.

How to cut the pattern pieces and interface them for a fitted garment. I demonstrate the process of carefully cutting the fabric pieces, ensuring they were securely pinned, and trimming any excess fabric for a close fit. I also cover cutting the interfacing pieces and preparing them for fusing.

How to sew and fit a dress cover using fleece interfacing. I attach the front princess seams, sew the shoulders and side seams, and make adjustments to achieve a skin-tight fit on the dress form. I also discuss the importance of double-checking notches and cleaning up seam allowances.

How to pad a dress form to match a client's specific body measurements and shape. I demonstrate adding padding to create a fuller bust, rounded stomach, and wider hips to replicate the client's curves.

How to pad a dress form to create a customized body shape for draping and fitting garments. I demonstrate adding layers of fusible fleece and shaping the padding to achieve desired measurements and proportions.

In this session, I teach how to cover the padded dress form with thin fusible interfacing to create a smooth shell before draping the final fabric over it. I demonstrate cutting and fusing long strips of interfacing around the dress form, overlapping and shaping them neatly over the curves.

How to drape a close-fitted full torso sloper on a dress form with a larger size. I tape the dress form, cut muslin pieces, and drape the fabric tightly around the form, pinning and adjusting to achieve a snug fit. I emphasize the importance of maintaining the straight grain and following the body's curves.

In this session, I demonstrate how to sew the linen dress pieces together after draping and patterning on the muslin. I show the steps to attach the front and back pieces, pin the dress on the dress form for fitting adjustments, and hand-baste the side seams.

In this session, I demonstrate how to finish our dress form cover. I show the steps to insert a zipper at the back, and finish the raw edges around the armholes and neckline using hand stitching.