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Draping on the stand 2

Draping on the stand 2

draping

This course builds on the skills you will have gained on the introductory course. However, if you have some previous draping experience you will also benefit. It will enable you to develop your skills and to increase your confidence to attempt more complicated styling.

The course will include:

  • The elements of fabrics
  • Modelling a strapless bodice
  • Necklines
  • Isometric draping
  • Modelling a fishtail skirt
  • Skirt styles - yokes, flares, gathers, waterfalls

Level:

Intermediate

Frequency/duration:

You can see at a glance when our courses run throughout the year by viewing our course calendar.

You will need to bring:

  • Set square or Pattern Master
  • Dressmakers pins
  • Narrow black stay tape (10m)
  • Good quality metric tape measure
  • Fabric shears
  • Paper scissors
  • Small pointed scissors
  • 30cm ruler
  • Glue stick
  • Tracing wheel with a serrated edge
  • Hard pencils
  • Soft pencils
  • Rubber
  • Hand sewing needles
  • Thread (any colour)