-This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit.- Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, USALearn to drape fabric on a dress form to create your own patterns.The step-by-step instructions are organized from basic to advanced projects using both imperial and metric measurements, so you don-t have to convert measurements. The book includes a wide variety of fashion styles, from bodices to bias-cut gowns. Intermediate and advanced design variations include an off-shoulder sleeve design and a peplum design. More than 1,000 two-color line drawings show you each draping step.- Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs- Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters- Online STUDIO includes video tutorials explaining key draping skills and techniques- Lay-flat binding makes the book easy to use while draping garments
