Making Life more Beautiful
I know I have written quite a lot about my peg skirt experiments, but there is not much information available on the internet about draping a pegged skirt. So if anyone out there wants to try a draped one (as … Continued
So I finally finished making the draped pegged skirt. I wrote about it here and here. I struggled with this challenge; partly because I didn’t think this style would do anything for my curves, and partly because I made the … Continued
My draping on the stand adventure continued with the requirement to create a pegged skirt. This design was very popular in the 1950s, and then in the 1980s. Here are a few pictures. It is a particular look. The straight … Continued
I mentioned I was doing a draping class this term, and asked for skirt inspiration. I gathered (ahem) some great ideas from you. Mrs Mole suggested a yoke and lots of fullness Jay thought a hobble skirt might provide good … Continued
I am so lucky to live in a city that has great evening classes. Last term I started to learn draping at Morley College. My teacher is New Yorker Lynda Kinne. Last term we focused on dresses, which culminated, for … Continued
I covered the pattern last week, and it is big. I used a slightly heavier pattern paper than usual so it is somewhat unweildy. I bought 5 metres of navy and 2 metres in beige cotton lawn for a total … Continued
My project at my draping class was a yoked circle dress. I finally made up the pattern, and can’t believe how big it is. The two pattern pieces are laid on top of each other, in the picture below, the … Continued
Last week I set up a puzzle. I draped a tent dress with a yoke and told you that the side seam was on the selvage grain, and asked what you thought was happening at the CF. Lots of you nearly … Continued
I mentioned that I have been learning to drape, or model, on the stand. Now I am making a bit of progress I thought I would give an update. I mentioned I was keen to see if I could do … Continued
Previously, as part of my City and Guilds in Fashion Design, I did one term of draping on the stand. I made a seamless coat (apart from the inset sleeves). I have always thought I would like to know more … Continued