Includes bibliographical references (page 249) and index.
Introduction: creative inspiration through draping -- Stages of creative draping -- Draping today's heirloom designs -- Experimental draping -- Improvisational draping -- The block-to-drape method -- Draping on the half-scale form -- Draping from an illustration -- Draping with the use of two-dimensional surface design -- Draping with the use of three-dimensional embellishment -- Draping for costume design -- Draping the heirloom design.
Advanced Creative Draping teaches designers and students how to drape fashion-forward, conceptual designs that use elements of couture construction to elevate the work to the highest level of fashion. Five methods of draping are explored as well as draping using embellishments or particular surface designs. The final chapter demonstrates how to create a high-quality heirloom garment. Featuring specially commissioned step-by-step photography, the book includes tips from designers working with draping methods today. Essentially an advanced textbook for the serious fashion student, it also serves as a workroom reference book for professional fashion and costume designers.