Comments on: draping demonstration

By: krishnapriya

krishnapriya — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:08:01 +0000

hi…
love that tucks ..its awesome!!

By: Tajinder

Tajinder — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:03:20 +0000

hi dear,

i am myself a fashion facility at mod-art inter nation in India,i loved yr work gr8 job,keep it up

By: juliet isika

juliet isika — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:07:14 +0000

your shows why drapping is a streagh to all fashion designers and innivators.Congratulations again and again. your work reflects innovation, u got the right drape thou if ud hav choosen a lighter fabric or heavier the results could hav been entirely different.

By: A.K.M.Mohiuddin

A.K.M.Mohiuddin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:07:02 +0000

Hi,
you did a fantastic draping work.
I like it.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:17:44 +0000

Hi Elizabeth,

I’m not sure what I can say here will help because so much of draping is about feel. You are right that the grain of the fabric makes a huge difference. Try it on the bias and see if that works for you.

The other thing is the fabric. If the fabric doesn’t want to drape in the effect you want, you won’t be able to force it to. I’m wary of buying long distance for fabric because usually when you touch it, you just know if it has the quality you want or not. If the client is asking you to use a fabric that doesn’t work, its up to you to tell her that in your professional judgement she needs to make a different choice – and see if you can participate in the fabric selection. The wrong fabric selection will risk disappointing you both.

Finally, always add a buffer to the amount of fabric you need! Especially if you need a piece to test. Its part of the expense of creating a better garment.

I hope that helps… you’re pretty much on your own but it will be a tremendous learning experience for you.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:49:29 +0000

Hi! I loved your dress on this site. I found it because I was looking for help in draping on a gown I am working on. The design is a VERY full, gathered skirt with a draped…Victorian style piece… from the bottom of the bodice going around to hang below the zipper in the back. I have worked and “figured” for days trying to come up with how this is going to drape and look like the girl wants it to look. I have made a mock-up of the gown and have cut pieces about 1 and a half yards long to use to drape. Should it be cut on the bias? These pieces are cut 22″ wide. I just cannot seem to get them to drape….should I have a seam at the side? She would rather it all be in one piece….well, she does not sew:-/ . I hope this is not too long and that you understand what I am asking. I really need to tell her how much fabric to purchase for the dress soon since she is ordering it from New York. Perhaps your idea of a bias tube would work. Her drawing of the dress has these draperies pretty wide….maybe that will have to be altered a bit? The fabric we will be using is silk charmuese.
I do hope you can help me solve this…even though you are not here. I really don’t have anyone here in my city whom I can go to for help and suggestions. Most ladies around here quilt…that’s good but doesn’t help me:->
Anyway, I hope this is not tooooo long but it had to be explained, huh? Thank you for any help you can send my way.
Elizabeth

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:34:50 +0000

I mean the photos are gorgeous…those little folds in the dress are beautiful!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:34:21 +0000

These are gorgeous Danielle…

By: happycatuk

happycatuk — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:42:55 +0000

Fascinating! I love the idea of the smocking stitches for the suppression, absolute genius, plus the finished dress is gorgeous!

Thank you so much for posting these pics, as a home sewer who’s studying pattern drafting and has a huge desire to try draping, your work is very inspiring!

By: Janet

Janet — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:35:45 +0000

Ur work is fantastic. I love the idea and silhouette. I love it.