Draping a Basic Skirt
In this guide, I teach how to drape a basic straight skirt on a dress form, incorporating darts to achieve the desired fit. Lesson Steps:
T-Shirt Foundation – Draping
In this lesson, I taught how to drape a basic t-shirt foundation on a dress form using jersey fabric. I demonstrated how to create a grid on the fabric, place it on the dress form, and pin it in place to create a well-fitting foundation for both relaxed and close-fitted t-shirts. Lesson Steps: This t-shirt […]
Very Close Fitting Jersey Sloper – Draping
In this lesson, I taught how to create a very close-fitting jersey sloper through draping. I demonstrated the process for both the front and back pieces, focusing on achieving a tight fit while maintaining proper alignment of center lines and key body points. Lesson Steps:
How to Choose Your Muslin for Draping
In this guide, I teach about different types of muslins used for draping and how to choose the right one based on your project’s silhouette, fabric, and stretch. I cover various muslin options including voile, lightweight and mid-weight standard muslin, cotton twill, hemp muslin, and mid-weight linen, explaining their characteristics and best uses in draping […]
Draping a Classic Princess Bodice
In this lesson, I taught how to create a classic princess bodice through draping. I demonstrated how to measure the dress form, prepare muslin pieces, and drape both the front and back sections of the bodice, including the center and side pieces. Lesson Steps:
Draping Basic Bodice Foundation with Center Front Dart
In this lesson, I taught how to create a bodice with a center front dart using draping techniques. I demonstrated the process of preparing the dress form, placing and pinning the muslin, and creating the center front dart. I also showed how to drape the back of the bodice and make necessary adjustments. Lesson Steps:
Draping Basic Bodice Foundation with Armhole Dart
In this lesson, I taught how to drape an armhole princess bodice, which differs from the classic princess bodice. I demonstrated how to prepare the muslin, drape the front and back pieces, and create the side panels. I also explained the importance of adding ease and making adjustments for a proper fit. Lesson Steps:
Draping Basic Bodice Foundation with Shoulder Dart
In this lesson, I taught how to create a shoulder dart through draping. I demonstrated the process of manipulating fabric to create a well-fitted bodice, focusing on the shoulder area and explaining the difference between armhole and shoulder darts. Lesson Steps: I also explained that this process creates a workable bodice that can be further […]
Draping Basic Bodice Foundation with 2 Darts (Waist and Bust)
In this lesson, I taught 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. We started […]
How to Calculate How Much Muslin You Need to Cut for Draping Your Project
This guide teaches how to calculate the amount of fabric needed for draping a bodice. It explains how to measure the length from the neck point to the desired end point, adding extra inches, and how to measure the width at the widest point, like the bust, and add extra inches to that as well. […]
