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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

MFD 371 Draping

Fundamental concepts for developing original designs by using draping techniques. Full size dress forms are used for creation of basic sloper and original designs in knits and wovens.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

Upon completion of this course, students will:

  • Appreciate the importance of the grain of fabric in relationship to creating the desired design

  • Increase their depth of understanding of the principles of patternmaking, which include dart manipulation, adding fullness, and contouring

  • Develop an original design utilizing a dress form

  • Utilize design and development techniques in the creation of Technical Package components for Original Design

Dress Project

This dress was draped with denim recycled from two trench coats, purchased from the thrift store. One side is pleated with purple denim and the top has princess seams. 

Men's Trousers

Here are my first pair of pants and menswear. I used an old curtain from goodwill to complete the pants.

Draped A-line Skirt

This draped A-line skirt is made from more of the recycled denim. The front is from a black denim and the back a blue jean. I added a pocket to the back and patch in the front. The back closure is an invisible zipper with a hook and eye. 

Draped vest with yoke prototype. 

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