How to Drape Fabric for Fashion Design
Adjust your dress form to the desired measurements.. Sketch a basic outline of the garment.. Begin on the right side of the dress form.
Steps
Adjust your dress form to the desired measurements.
Adjust your dress form to the desired measurements.
Sketch a basic outline of the garment.
Sketch a basic outline of the garment.
Begin on the right side of the dress form.
Begin on the right side of the dress form.
Mark your neckline with ⅛-inch (3-mm) black tape or ribbon.
Mark your neckline with ⅛-inch (3-mm) black tape or ribbon.
Pin your fabric to the neck and waistline.
Pin your fabric to the neck and waistline.
Start your design on the bust if your garment is for a female.
Start your design on the bust if your garment is for a female.
Create a fabric base for your garment.
Create a fabric base for your garment.
Experiment with draping the fabric onto the dress form.
Experiment with draping the fabric onto the dress form.
Use pins to create the look you want with the fabric.
Use pins to create the look you want with the fabric.
Alter the fabric before you use it.
Alter the fabric before you use it.
Attach objects to the dress form to create a unique design.
Attach objects to the dress form to create a unique design.
Cut off excess fabric that is getting in your way.
Cut off excess fabric that is getting in your way.
Mark your pattern with a pencil if you're creating one on muslin.
Mark your pattern with a pencil if you're creating one on muslin.
Avoid fighting gravity when you create your design.
Avoid fighting gravity when you create your design.
Allow room for the wearer to move around.
Allow room for the wearer to move around.
Baste your fabric together.
Baste your fabric together.
Remove it from the dress form.
Remove it from the dress form.
Sew your garment using a sewing machine.
Sew your garment using a sewing machine.
Add your fastenings.
Add your fastenings.
Take photos as you work.
Take photos as you work.
Sketch out your design as you go.
Sketch out your design as you go.
Make notes about your design.
Make notes about your design.
Create a final pattern when your dress is complete.
Create a final pattern when your dress is complete.
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