Draping is the process of transforming a clothing design into a three-dimensional form.
Below are the Draping Schools In Ghana
Events Decorating Academy
2nd Image Ghana
Marshalls Fashion School (Accra, Ghana)
Joyce Ababio College of Creative Designs
What does draping mean in fashion?
Draping is the art of manipulating fabric directly on the dress form in three dimensions. It is the most creative way for a designer to turn design ideas into reality.
What is draping used for?
Draping is a technique used to make a 3-dimensional dress pattern with the aid of a dress form figure by pinning and placing fabric against the form to create a garment. Typically designers use muslin, which is cost-efficient and offered in a variety of weights.
What are the types of draping?
Drapery Styles: The Guide to Different Drapery Types
Ripple Fold Drapery. Ripple Fold Drapery is one of our best-selling curtain styles. …
Tailored Pleat Drapery. …
Pinch Pleat Drapery. …
Inverted Pleat Drapery. …
Goblet Drapery. …
Grommet Drapery. …
Rod Pocket Drapery.
What are the principles of draping?
Always use grain lines.
Straight grain should always run perpendicular to the floor and cross grain parallel to the floor.
The body lines such as bust line, waistline, hipline etc should be parallel to the floor.
Use good quality pins that do not loose shape easily.
Establish seam lines on the form.
What fabric is best for draping?
Silk, chiffon, rayon, and satin fabrics are some of the best fabrics that drape nicely.
Cotton and linen have medium to little drapes.
Heavy and sturdy fabrics like wool, denim, or corduroy have almost none. Let’s learn more about drape and how different fabrics compare to one another in this regard.