I was so excited to kick off a brand new draping series today, all centered around one of the most versatile and powerful geometric shapes: the triangle.

You can create an endless variety of designs, I would say at least 15 to 20 completely different looks, just by playing with triangles of different sizes and fabrics.

In this session, I demonstrated two incredibly simple yet chic designs using basic triangular pieces cut from jersey, showing just how fast and fun it is to create with this shape.

Demonstration Steps:

• Introduced the triangle series by explaining that we will start with simple concepts and gradually move to more advanced techniques.

• For the first design, I used four identical triangular pieces of jersey. I draped two pieces on the front of the form, pinning them together at the center front, and did the same with the other two on the back.

• I connected the front and back pieces at the shoulder and side seams to create a simple, elegant A-line top or vest with beautiful bias-cut lines.

• To elevate the design, I took two additional, smaller triangles and draped them to create ethereal, cold-shoulder sleeve details, showing how you can easily add flirty and dramatic elements.

• For the second design, I took up my “Pillowcase Challenge” again! I took a king-size jersey pillowcase and simply cut it diagonally from corner to corner, creating two large triangles that were already seamed on one side.

• I draped these two large triangles onto the form, crossing them over in the front to create a deep V-neckline and letting the points fall gracefully to create a stunning, high-low hemline.

• Using two more triangular pieces cut from another pillowcase, I replicated the same cold-shoulder sleeve technique from the first design, completing a full, flowing, and incredibly chic dress.

This session was all about showing the immediate and beautiful results you can get from working with triangles.

Because the cuts create bias edges, the fabric drapes and flows beautifully around the body, making it perfect for soft, elegant, and comfortable garments.

I was so inspired by our pillowcase dress that we decided to deconstruct it next week and turn it into a pattern