Draping: The Complete Course, 9781786272317
Paperback
Master the art of draping: sculpt stunning womenswear, step-by-step.

Draping: The Complete Course

Second Edition

$157.11

  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    26 July 2020

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Summary

Draping—the art of using calico to design directly on a dress form—is an essential skill for fashion students. Starting with the basics of preparing the dress form and fabric, the book advances through pinning, trimming and clipping, and creating shape using darts and tucks, to adding volume using pleats and gathers, and handling complex curves. Advanced skills include how to use support elements and how to handle bias draping. Each exercise and project is explained with step-by-step photogra…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781786272317
ISBN-10:1786272318
Author:Karolyn Kiisel
Publisher:Laurence King Publishing
Imprint:Laurence King Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Edition:2nd
Release Date:26 July 2020
Weight:1.66kg
Dimensions:30mm x 307mm x 249mm
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Critics Review

Excellent book with detailed information, instructions and useful history on clothing. This is especially helpful for costume students. – VICK NISSLEY * UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD *Clear instructions, detailed photos and supporting video. This book is amazing and I recommend it to all. * SEAN SULLIVAN - ADELPHI UNIVERSITY *

About The Author

Karolyn Kiisel

Karolyn Kiisel is currently teaching costume at the Theater Academy of Los Angeles City College, and taught at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles for over twenty years. Her fashion designs have been sold internationally, and her costume work has appeared widely on screen and stage.

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