In this week’s session, I began demonstrating how to drape a dress inspired by a Roxanda design shared by Sana. Unfortunately, I had to cut the session short due to a family matter, but I covered the initial steps of draping the bodice and setting up the dress fabric. I also discussed various types of bra cups used in corsetry and addressed students’ questions about pattern adjustments.
Demonstration Steps (Partial):
- Cut two rectangular pieces for the dress front and back
- Attached the pieces at the shoulder seams, leaving openings at the sides
- Pinned the fabric to the dress form, aligning with the bodice underneath
- Marked and cut the neckline shape
- Began explaining how to shape the dress silhouette
Questions & Answers:
- Q: How do I adjust my dress form for my broader shoulders and flatter chest?
- A: Pad out the back slightly, especially around the shoulder blades. For the chest, add thin layers of padding to match your measurements while keeping a flatter shape.
- Q: What types of bra cups do you recommend for corsets?
- A: I prefer firmer cups for smaller busts to provide structure. Softer foam cups work well for larger busts. Hard shell cups can be difficult to find, but molded foam cups are a good alternative.
- Q: Can you recommend where to buy bra cups online?
- A: Wawak is a good site to check. I’ll look into more options and share them in the group later.
I’ll continue the Roxanda dress draping demonstration next week and will post a recorded video on lining the Burberry dress we worked on previously.
