French Draping 1 (Garment Design Using the Dressform)

This studio course introduces students to the Art and Skill of Draping: creating three dimensional patterns with muslin on the Dress Form, draping in the traditional French style.  Students use muslin to sculpt patterns on a dress form.

The resulting toile is used as the pattern, which requires the basic patternmaking skills to perfect the original drape into a usable pattern. A full compliment of skirts, dresses, bodices and sleeves are demonstrated in this course and the student will design and produce two of their own designs during this semester.

Prerequisites: 

• Patternmaking 1, Construction 1. Patternmaking 2 recommended.

Required supplies and books for all classes are listed on the main website. Students are responsible for having the required materials for the first day of class. We also have a limited supply of books available for sale at the school..

Progress reports will be issued to all students by the time 50% of the course has been completed, either in person, or via an online portal.