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Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition
£33.20£47.50 (-30%)
Covering beginner draping to more advanced techniques, this new series of master classes from bestselling author Karolyn Kiisel provides a complete course. Projects include dresses, skirts, trousers and jackets, highlighting key fashion garments from the runway to the red carpet and iconic costumes from films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In the Mood for Love.
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 such as shoulder pads, under layers and petticoats, and how to handle bias draping.
Each exercise and project throughout the book is explained with step-by-step photographs and line drawings that bring to life the art of creating fashion in three dimensions.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 2nd edition (27 July 2020), Laurence King Publishing |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Flexibound | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1786272318 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1786272317 |
| Dimensions | 22.86 x 3.18 x 30.73 cm |
by Reem
This is a really well written and detailed book, providing step by step guidance for a complete novice. I have a couple of other books on draping but this one filled in the gaps for me.
by D
The book is great
I hate that it wasn’t covered or packaged except for the box it came in (the book cover got dirty)
by Piper Dawn
This is a very detailed and comprehensive book. I’m slowly working my way through it. There are sections on how to drape all the main garments, focussing on the feminine/curvy form only.
One amazingly cool thing is the huge number of worked examples: each one begins with a photo of a garment (eg a publicity shot of an actress in a lovely dress), then you get a series of photos and instructions where that EXACT shape is recreated in calico or a relevant material (for lightweight or other interesting fabrics). Not that they use the word “muslin” to describe the fabric which is called “calico” in the UK.
I admit I am skipping some bits, and going back as needed, but even given that, I’m already getting some good results; first ever draped bodice block! I have no formal training in dressmaking, so cannot give an expert opinion, but as a home sewer I’m finding it very accessible – if you read carefully and take it at your own pace.
I am very happy with the information on how to alter the fit, though I would have perhaps liked more photos of incorrect fits and how to ameliorate them.
Next: the Gibson Girl blouse!
I highly recommend this book.
by Anne
Great Book, as long as you don’t have the first edition. If you don’t have the first one then it’s a great book. If you have the first one then you definitely don’t need this one.
by Piper Dawn
Recently purchased and not that far along, but I will say it’s the best draping book that I own. Maybe even the best pattern book in general. I can see that already. Some things aren’t so clear, and picture details are small. The book is rather heavy, so won’t be taking it with me anywhere. Overall, good purchase.
by Perry
This book should be more popular in fashion schools.
Everything is clear and accurate.
by Mrs E V Sergeant
It’s another step in my sewing journey to learn about draping fabric.
by Dragonette
Bougth my daughter for Christmas present she loves it