3D Draping on The Stand Introduction Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Draping in 3D on a dressmakers stand/mannequin (often called modelling) is a pattern cutting method used by many designers, where designs are created using the fabric and then transferred onto paper, to make a pattern. The quick results achieved with 3D draping mean you can see the garment come to life right in front of you, allowing you to experiment with fabric and adjust details quickly and easily.
In this course the tutor will take you step by step through the fundamental techniques of draping. You will start by creating a simple bodice (top) on the stand; pinning, folding and marking the fabric before removing it. It is from this drape that a pattern is traced onto paper and altered as necessary. You will then move on to experimenting more, creating different skirts and tops and look at darts and collars to get a professional fit.
To aid your learning, during the course you will use the bestselling book 'Art of Fashion Draping' by Connie Amaden-Crawford, which includes step by step information and clear to understand diagrams for you to follow alongside the tutor's demonstrations.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone, aged 18 and older, interested in the subject area and a desire to learn but no previous experience is required.
Key information
Topics covered
- Drafting a sleeve block
- Styling with dart manipulation for a selection of skirts, bodices and collars
- Introduction to sizing and fabric characteristics
Learning outcomes
- Develop fundamental techniques of draping
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Steel pins dressmaking pins (not glass headed pins)
- Tape measure (with metric and imperial on same side)
- Fabric shears
- Paper scissors
- Small pointed scissors 15cm ruler
- Magic scotch tape
- Needle pointed tracing wheel
- 4H or 5H pencils
- 2B or 3B pencils Fine liner pens (4 red, 2 blue, 2 black recommended)
- Pattern notcher (optional)
- Set square and vary form curve
Tutor
Belgin Vehbi
Belgin Vehbi is herself a London Collage of Fashion Design Graduate who has been successfully practicing in the industry ever since. Belgin has worked as a creative pattern cutter and educator for last 33 years teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Belgin has taught and worked here and abroad, teaching design, creative pattern cutting and draping, in China, India (NIFT), Korea and Turkey (IMA) since 1991. Currently Belgin is working as an Associate lecturer teaching pattern cutting and draping on the MA Fashion Design at CSM, BA Print at CSM, BA & MA Fashion Design at Kingston School of Art, BA Fashion Design at the University of West London and short courses for UAL 3D Introduction to draping, 3D Draping Silhouette & 3D draping summer school. Belgin has also worked in the industry with clients such as Hussein Chalayan. Her strengths being her extensive creative and innovative pattern cutting and draping experience, which she has now channelled into her teaching. Belgin has also completed the PG cert in Higher Education and is a member of the FHEA.
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