Description
Discover the art of draping with our essential guide, perfect for aspiring fashion designers and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive book, authored by the renowned Karolyn Kiisel, covers everything from beginner draping techniques to advanced methods. Inside, you will find detailed projects that include stunning dresses, stylish skirts, tailored trousers, and chic jackets that echo high fashion from the runway to Hollywood's iconic red carpet. Explore the evolution of draping as you learn through iconic pieces from films like Breakfast at Tiffany's and In the Mood for Love.
Commencing with the foundational basics, you'll master how to prepare the dress form and select the right fabric. Progressively delve into essential techniques such as pinning, trimming, clipping, and the craft of creating shape with darts and tucks. Gain experience in adding volume with pleats and gathers, as well as navigating complex curves.
For those seeking to elevate their skills, advanced chapters explain the use of supportive elements like shoulder pads, under layers, and petticoats. Furthermore, the intricacies of bias draping are demystified for a complete draping education. Each project is meticulously illustrated with step-by-step photographs and line drawings, making it easy to visualize the process. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their fashion design techniques, this book is an invaluable addition to your creative toolkit.
Commencing with the foundational basics, you'll master how to prepare the dress form and select the right fabric. Progressively delve into essential techniques such as pinning, trimming, clipping, and the craft of creating shape with darts and tucks. Gain experience in adding volume with pleats and gathers, as well as navigating complex curves.
For those seeking to elevate their skills, advanced chapters explain the use of supportive elements like shoulder pads, under layers, and petticoats. Furthermore, the intricacies of bias draping are demystified for a complete draping education. Each project is meticulously illustrated with step-by-step photographs and line drawings, making it easy to visualize the process. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their fashion design techniques, this book is an invaluable addition to your creative toolkit.