Draping 2-Dart (Armhole and Waist) Bodice Front on Larger Chest
This guide demonstrates how to drape a fitted bodice with armhole and waist darts, suitable for larger bust sizes. It provides step-by-step instructions on positioning the fabric, marking the darts, and shaping the bodice on a dress form. The process involves pinning, folding, and adjusting the fabric to achieve a clean, fitted look around the […]
How to Do Easy Padding On Your Dress Form and Cover with Jersey
This guide shows a quicker way to pad a dress form to your specific body measurements and shape, rather than the more detailed removable padding method. It involves using semi-circular batting layers, breast cups, rolled gauze for smoothing, and tight jersey covers to achieve the desired bust, waist, hip, and back curvature. The steps involve […]
How to Tape Your Adjustable and Easy-Padded Dress Form
This guide teaches how to properly mark the seam lines and reference points on an adjustable dress form to prepare it for draping and pattern making. It covers identifying and marking the center front, center back, side seams, shoulder lines, bust line, waist line, and armhole, ensuring that the lines are balanced and aligned correctly. […]
How to Close the Gaps on Your Adjustable Dress Form
In this guide, I demonstrate how to properly prepare an adjustable dress form for draping and patternmaking. I show the steps to close gaps, cover the form with batting and stretchy gauze, and address potential fitting issues caused by the dress form’s shape not matching the body perfectly. The goal is to create a stable, […]
What’s the Difference Between Professional and Adjustable Dress Forms?
This guide provides an introduction to professional dress forms, explaining their features, sizing, and the process of customizing them to match an individual’s body measurements. It covers the different types of dress forms available, how to select the appropriate size, and the two methods for padding and adjusting the dress form to create a personalized […]
