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Once again on the pegged skirt
22 Oct 2015

Once again on the pegged skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing | 10

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

calico, draping, no side seam, pegged skirt, pleats
The pegged skirt is finished, but….
17 Oct 2015

The pegged skirt is finished, but….

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects | 19

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

autumn, draping, pegged skirt, red, skirt, wool
Draping on the stand 0.9 – a Pegged Skirt
9 Oct 2015

Draping on the stand 0.9 – a Pegged Skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Pattern cutting | 10

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

draping, elastane, peg skirt, pleats, red, skirt, wool
Inspiration for draping a skirt
28 Sep 2015

Inspiration for draping a skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, Pattern cutting, WIP (work in progress) | 24

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

asymmetric, ballet skirt, check, designing, draping, evening skirt, peg skirt, skirts, tartan
Draping on the Stand 0.7 – the straight skirt
24 Sep 2015

Draping on the Stand 0.7 – the straight skirt

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 11

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

1910s, darts, draping, Lynda Kinne, Morley, pleats, skirt, suffragettes
Draping on the Stand 0.5 – the Circle dress goes on and on…
15 Jul 2015

Draping on the Stand 0.5 – the Circle dress goes on and on…

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Pattern cutting | 10

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

brown, circle dress, Claire McCardell, cotton lawn, draping, Futuristic dress, navy, yoke
Draping on the Stand 0.4 – the Circle dress continues
11 Jul 2015

Draping on the Stand 0.4 – the Circle dress continues

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 6

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

circle, draping, dress, Futuristic dress, McCardell, pattern cutting
Draping on the stand 0.3 – the solution to the draped tent dress puzzle
23 Jun 2015

Draping on the stand 0.3 – the solution to the draped tent dress puzzle

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 8

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

circle skirt, draping, Futuristic dress, tent dress, yoke
Draping on the stand 0.2 – the flared dress project
17 Jun 2015

Draping on the stand 0.2 – the flared dress project

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing | 12

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

calico, Claire McCardell, draping, flare, Futuristic dress, yoke
Draping on the stand 0.1 – how I got started
4 Jun 2015

Draping on the stand 0.1 – how I got started

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, WIP (work in progress) | 13

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

draping, dress, future dress, McCardell, Morley

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