In this week’s session, I demonstrated how to drape and pattern the lining for our Burberry dress project. We focused on creating a fitted bodice and skirt lining, transferring the drape to paper, and making necessary adjustments for a clean, professional finish. This lining will serve as the foundation for our dress construction in future sessions.
Demonstration Steps:
- Draped the bodice front and back on the dress form
- Draped the skirt front and back
- Transferred the draped pieces to fabric
- Made adjustments and corrections to the pattern pieces
- Demonstrated how to true pattern pieces and add ease
- Discussed next steps for finalizing the lining pattern
Questions & Answers:
- Q: What type of pen do you use for marking the muslin?
- A: I use a Sharpie for demonstrations so it’s visible on camera, but I recommend Prismacolor pencils in various colors for your own work.
- Q: Should the back darts be the same length or one longer?
- A: The length can vary depending on body shape, but generally they should end 1-2 inches above the hip line and not exceed 5-6 inches in length.
- Q: How do you correct the angle of skirt darts?
- A: The first dart should ideally be parallel to the center back. The second dart is best if parallel to the first, but can be slightly diagonal if needed for fit.
Next week, we’ll transfer these pieces to paper, make final adjustments for the lining, and start developing the sleeve pattern. Make sure to have your basic sleeve block ready if you want to follow along!
