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Building a Collection, Part 3: Realizing

Threads Digital Ambassador Gilbert Muniz works on realizing his designs in the third installment of the "Building a Collection" series. He sketched first and then added and subtracted elements.
Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53

Draping authority Karolyn Kiisel talks about her latest opera costuming work, the essential dress form, and even her preferred draping fabric.
Learn All About Sloper Solutions for a Perfect Fit

A sloper is a pattern with minimal wearing ease, so it fits like a second skin. A full sloper consists of a darted bodice, set-in sleeves, a straight skirt, and,…
How to Drape a Skirt

Start with a simple style to learn core design skills.
No Rules Draping, Part 3: Redesign a Pattern By Draping

Work with a tried-and-true pattern and your dress form to create original designs.
Get Started with Draping

Draping was the earliest means of creating clothing. From ancient Egyptian times to the present, the technique has evolved.
No Rules Draping, Part 1: Pad a Dress Form

The first step to creative draping is to customize your dress form so it looks just like you.
Chiffon and lace appliqués on a translucent corset wedding gown

Springtime cool floral wedding gown I had a blast designing and sewing this week after finding out about this competition. It has a cool chiffon flowy skirt and translueceent appliqued…
Sylvan – Mini collection Spring/Summer 2014

All three looks were made as part of a fundraiser for my old school. I like to use bright colors and interesting shapes. All three designs were draped, drafted and…
Silk Charmeuse al la Vionnet

The bride requested a slinky, flowing gown in the style of the 1920's and 30's. I immediately thought of creating a design in the style of Madeline Vionnet. I found it…

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Building a Collection, Part 3: Realizing

Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53

Learn All About Sloper Solutions for a Perfect Fit

How to Drape a Skirt

No Rules Draping, Part 3: Redesign a Pattern By Draping

Get Started with Draping

No Rules Draping, Part 1: Pad a Dress Form

Chiffon and lace appliqués on a translucent corset wedding gown

Sylvan – Mini collection Spring/Summer 2014

Silk Charmeuse al la Vionnet

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Building a Collection, Part 3: Realizing

Draping, with Karolyn Kiisel | Episode 53

Learn All About Sloper Solutions for a Perfect Fit

How to Drape a Skirt

No Rules Draping, Part 3: Redesign a Pattern By Draping

Get Started with Draping

No Rules Draping, Part 1: Pad a Dress Form

Chiffon and lace appliqués on a translucent corset wedding gown

Sylvan – Mini collection Spring/Summer 2014

Silk Charmeuse al la Vionnet

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