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1 online resource (320 pages) |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Introduction; Draping is an art; Tools and preparation; Terminology; Part 1: Beginning Draping; 1.1 Draping the Woven Panel; History; Exercises; Preparing the muslin; Draping the three grains; Visualizing muslin vs. fabrics; Dance tunic; Draping project; Diana of Versailles's garment; 1.2 Dresses; History; Exercises; Dart variations; Classic bodice with bust dart; Bodice with French dart; Swing dress with no darts; Draping project; Audrey Hepburn's dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's; Variations; Setting the princess line into a yoke; Joining two darts to create the princess line |
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Bodice with an arm hole princess line1.3 Bustiers; History; Exercises; Preparing the form for draping the bustier; Preparing the fabric and materials for the bustier; Princess-line bustier; Bustier with Georgian shape; Christian Lacroix bustier; Draping project; Part 2: Intermediate Draping; 2.1 Skirts; History; Exercises; Kilt; Skirt silhouettes; Straight skirt; A-line skirt; Bias circle skirt; Draping project; Bill Blass pegged skirt; Variations; Yoked skirt with gathers and flare; 2.2 Blouses; History; Exercises; Draping the blouse; Peasant blouse; Gibson Girl blouse; Easy sleeve draft |
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Draping projectBill Blass organza ribbon blouse; Variations; Tunic with bell sleeve; Mandarin collar; Peter Pan collar; Blouse with peplum and classic bishop sleeve; 2.3 Pants; History; Exercises; Draping and fitting pants; Harem pant; Hakama; Wide-leg trouser with front tucks; Easy pant draft; Draping project; Nanette Lepore cropped pant; 2.4 Knits; History; Exercises; Cotton knit top with ribbed neckline; Strapless knit top; Draping project; Nanette Lepore halter-neck knit top; Variations; Top with kimono sleeves; Part 3: Advanced Draping; 3.1 Coats and Jackets; History; Exercises |
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Understanding shouldersChanel-style jacket; The two-piece sleeve; Easy two-piece sleeve draft; Draping project; Dolce and Gabbana tuxedo jacket; Variations; Raglan jacket; Trench coat; Swing coat with shawl collar; Coat with egg-shaped silhouette; 3.2 The Grand Gown; History; Exercises; Supporting the skirt; Corsets; Gown with ruffled petticoat; Draping project; Oscar de la Renta gown; Variations; Royal wedding gown; 3.3 Draping on the Bias; History; Exercises; Bias-draped camisole; Bias chemise with princess line; Draping project; Jean Harlow's dress in Dinner at Eight |
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3.4 Improvisational DrapingHistory; Exercises; Asymmetrical draped neckline; Draping project; Vivienne Westwood dress; Glossary; Resources; Index; Credits; About the DVD |
| Summary |
Draping-the art of using cotton muslin to create womenswear directly on a dress form-is an essential skill for fashion designers. Through a series of step-by-step projects, designed to develop skills from the most basic to more advanced techniques, this book will guide you in creating both classic and contemporary garments, as well as historical styles and costumes. Draping projects include dresses, bustiers, and jackets, and highlight key fashion garments such as Audrey Hepburn's dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's and the Dolce and Gabbana tuxedo jacket.Starting with the basics of choosing and pages. |
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Clothing and dress -- Technique.
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Dressmaking -- Technique.
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Fashion design.
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Tailoring -- Technique.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General.
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DESIGN / Textile & Costume.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kiisel, Karolyn Draping : The Complete Course London : Laurence King Publishing,c2013 9781780672861 |
| ISBN |
9781780676616 (electronic bk.) |
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1780676611 (electronic bk.) |
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