Draping - the art of using calico to design directly on a dress form - is an essential skill for fashion students. Covering the most basic to more advanced techniques, this series of master classes provides a complete course. Projects include dresses, skirts, trousers and jackets, highlighting key fashion garments such as Audrey Hepburn's dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's.Starting with the basics of preparing the dress form and fabric, the book advances through pinning, tr...

Advanced Creative Draping teaches designers and students how to drape fashion-forward, conceptual designs that use elements of couture construction to elevate the work to the highest level of fashion.Five methods of draping are explored as well as draping using embellishments or particular surface designs. The final chapter demonstrates how to create a high quality heirloom garment.Featuring specially commissioned step-by-step photography, the book includes tips fr...

Turn your design ideas into three‑dimensional artistry with the Draping Workbook, a beautifully produced large-format companion to your draping projects. From first pin to final silhouette, this workbook becomes your studio archive, recording everything from moodboards, sketches, measurements, fabric swatches, experiments and draping variations, and preserving the evolution of your creative vision.The final section of the workbook is a complete fitting guide, helping you t...