Draping!
For many it seems so scary to take a piece of fabric and make it into a fancy dress. But that is where most fashion designers start after sketching their ideas. You can learn the art of Draping.
Draping is one of two ways to mold fabric into a fashionable creation. To start, you will want a couple of supplies:
Marker or Pencil
Ruler
Muslin fabric
Scissors
Pins
Dress Form
The best way to learn how to drape is to just jump in and do. Embrace your 3 year old imaginative self and get to work.
Watch the following videos posted by Nick Verreos on You Tube for some basic tips and then just practice and play with what you can come up with.
"Draping on Dress Form"
"Making a Pattern from a Draped Muslin"
"How to Drape Cowl Top"
Have Fun,
Explore,
Be Creative.
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| After just 40 minutes this is what 2 groups of students created using the tips from Nick Verreos. |
