Draping

Well, it has been about a month since my draping class ended. What an awesome class–and a very cool skill to have. I have to laugh at my first, uninstructed attempts. If only I’d thought about setting up the grain–I might have had a bit more luck. Now, I just need to work on a custom-sized dress form and a bunch of new possibilities will come of it! My final project combined a full skirt drape, with a bustier top. I also added some cowls. If I were to do it over again–I’d edit more. Also I’d just play with the fabric instead of trying to combine so many things we did in class. I really liked my design–but it could use a bit more editing and thought. You know how crazy things are towards the end of the semester–especially the fall semester.

Also, I’d work on a better fit. In class we just draped the muslins and never translated them to a final garment. Around the strapless top/bustier a lot of fit was lost as I translated my drape into a pattern and then cut it out. Meaning the top stuck out and didn’t fit around the shape of the bust. On a person, a lot of bust would be exposed–quite possibly indecently so.

I didn’t understand what was happening until the instructor mentioned it. Then I had a “oh duh!” moment. Perhaps I will try a second attempt on my own dress form–which is quite different in shape, just to see where it goes.  I loved coming up with the bustier design. The side seams are shifted back–not on the sides–I find it fun to play with things like that.

Here is the back shot. Enjoy.

Peace,

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