
Draping: The Complete Course
second edition
$104.00
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
26 July 2020
Summary
Draping: From Basics to Couture
Draping—the art of manipulating fabric directly on a dress form—is a foundational skill for fashion designers. This comprehensive course starts with the essentials, including preparing the dress form and understanding fabric properties.
Progress through pinning, trimming, and clipping techniques, mastering shape creation with darts and tucks. Explore adding volume using pleats and gathers, and learn to handle complex curves with confidence.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781786272317 |
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| 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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