3D Draping on The Stand Summer School Short Course
Course description
This intensive 3D draping course concentrates on key elements from our ‘3D Draping Module 1’ course before moving on to cover advanced creative draping work. You will start by draping fabric onto a dressmakers stand/mannequin and learning the techniques to transfer these designs onto paper to make a pattern. You will then move on to more advanced styling, transforming your concepts into different shapes and styles as well as making and sewing a final finished toile (test garment).
You will also complete a portfolio of pictures of 3D work that will be valuable if you are applying for a foundation or BA course in fashion. Plus, your portfolio of designs can potentially form the beginnings of your fashion collection.
In order 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.
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
- Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to compliment your cv.
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics covered:
- Differences between stand size, actual body measurements and size charts
- Fabric characteristics
- Bodice, sleeves, necklines, collars, circular cutting, jackets, bias draping, in Calico ,muslin, jersey
- Skirt styles - A-line, circular, pleats, gathers, flares, fishtail and 3D experimental silhouettes
- Styling with dart manipulation
- Asymmetric draping Cutting and stitching a toile (this can only really happen if there is technical support provided towards the end of the course, as the students may not have sewing skills , this is not listed as a requirement)
- Single size grading (NB: Pattern Cutting skills are not essential, as most people find grading daunting!)
- Modelling a strapless bodice
Materials
In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please bring the following materials/equipment to the first class:
- Tape measure (with metric and imperial on same side)
- Fabric shears
- Small pointed scissors
- Paper shears
- 30cm ruler
- Magic scotch tape
- Fineliner pens (4 red, 2 blue, 2 black recommended)
- Pattern notcher (optional)
- Hand sewing needles
- Thread (white)
- Set square and vary form curve (Metric)
- Stiletto or awl
- Pin cushion
- Needle pointed tracing wheel
- Fine steel pins 34mm x 0.6mm
- 2B or 3B pencils
- 3H or 4H pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
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