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Name: Draping
Author: Karolyn Kiisel

Draping is the art of shaping fabrics directly on a dress form, a fundamental skill for fashion designers. Karolyn Kiisel guides readers through step‑by‑step projects that build competence from choosing and prepping the mannequin to pinning, trimming, and clipping. The book progresses through creating shape with darts and tucks, adding volume with pleats and gathers, and handling complex curves. Advanced sections cover support elements—shoulder pads, under‑layers, petticoats—and bias draping techniques, culminating in a chapter on improvisational skills.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies

Authors: Karolyn Kiisel

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