How to Cover Adjustable or Unpinnable Dress Forms and Get Ready For Draping
How to properly cover a dress form to prepare for draping, especially for those without a professional dress form. I recommend using a stretchy, self-adhesive gauze to wrap around the dress form, covering any gaps or irregularities, and then pinning or taping it in place to create a smooth surface for draping. Steps Involved:
Variation of Dart from 2-Dart Bodice
In this guide, I demonstrate how to modify and transfer darts from the bust area to different locations like the armhole or shoulder. I explain the step-by-step process of closing the original dart, opening up the new desired location, transferring the excess fabric, and adjusting the pattern lines accordingly. I emphasize the importance of testing […]
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 […]
2022-06-10
In this week’s session, I focused on creating quick and easy jersey patterns for skirts and t-shirts using existing bodice blocks. I demonstrated how to adapt woven fabric patterns for knit fabrics, showing techniques for both fitted and oversized styles. The session covered essential adjustments for stretch fabrics and tips for achieving the right fit […]
2022-06-03
In this week’s session, I demonstrated how to create a pattern from an existing t-shirt or top. I showed the process step-by-step, focusing on accurately capturing the shape and fit of a well-loved garment. This technique allows you to recreate favorite pieces in different fabrics or colors. Demonstration Steps: Questions & Answers:
2022-05-27
In this week’s session, I took a deep dive into the world of iconic fashion designers who revolutionized draping techniques. I focused on designers like Madeleine Vionnet, Charles James, Halston, and Alexander McQueen, discussing their unique approaches to draping and pattern-making. This session was more of an educational overview rather than a hands-on demonstration, as […]
