I am taking a draping class online at school right now. None of the videos provided helped me or even the text book as much as your explaining. Thank you so much for this video.
I am in the same possition.. great explanation! You are making everything very simple to follow + giving us space so can be adjust for our needs.. I am very grateful for your time, efford and influence. Thank you very very much.. Love from UK😊
Hi Mrs.Susan thank you for your tutorials. I wanted to know. Should i drape basic bodice or basic torso pattern for future projects? Because if want to sew some blouse how should I adjust basic bodice?
I have a question regarding adding ease! I have draped a basic bodice sloper and have transferred it to paper. I was told to add around 1/8 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch to the side of the bodice. This makes the armhole back and front a total length of 16.9”, when the guide lines for an armhole in size 34 in Sweden is ~16.1”. It’s obviously getting to long with the whole adding ease to side seam method. Any thoughts on this? Thank you!!
Thank you for your question. You generally drop the armhole 3/4" and add or go out width wise at the side seam 1/2". That shoud be more then enough extra for the fit and movement of the garment. The sleeve sloper should accomedate this extra... I hope that makes sense. It may look like a lot on the dress form but on the body it will not....Your body needs that to move and expand.....Please let me know if that makes sense:).
I am a beginner (10 months). I would love to create a bodice with the dart points; similar to your bodice. how to determine the dart points on the bodice from the apex?
Hi there! The dart point is determined anywhere from 1" to 1 1/2" away from the apex. You measure 1" away in the center of the space (in between the legs of the dart that goes to the apex) That lowered marking becomes your NEW dart point! I hope that makes sense....:).
You padded your dress form to make it close to your measurements; however, I have the opposite situation: The smallest apex on my dress form is a 32A. I am a 30A cup. Can I drape my sloper with the 32A measurement and pin out the excess on the finished muslin? Would that work so I can put my "useless" dress form to work? Or would the reduction in the bust size be remedied in an entirely different way? Thank you for your advice to my problem. -Jane
Thank you for watching. Yes, if you plan to drape your dress or sloper you can just pin it out. I have a video showing you how to drape a sloper in your own size. You can also make a oaktag sloper in your own size and make designs by flat pattern if that makes sense.
susaneliascouture I always make my patterns using the flat pattern method and wanted to utilize my dress form to try the other option of pattern drafting. Thank you very much for your prompt reply to my question, and much continued success. You are the best!❤️
www.patreon.com/susaneliascouture. PLEASE check out my Patreon low subscription base French Draping Course and Question Series. I think you are a perfect candidate for this!!! You may learn step by step How-To as well as ask important questions as more of an advance student!!! Thank you, DT for your question. Ease is a tricky thing... it depends on the Design and Garment mostly. The only rule of Thumb is that you want to place ease on the circumference of each part of a garment such as the width of a skirt, the width of the waistline on a bodice, the width of the sleeve at the bicep area and sometimes armhole. and so forth. This is to allow your body for movement and breathing.
It’s just like upholstery You couldn’t do this on a person... ouch voodoo ! Nobody has clothes this fitted anymore, so when would this be needed , I’m thinking 👰 bride or prom .
Had to come back and start at part 1
Excellent video. One of the best I have watched on this subject, and I've watched a lot! Thank you
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Thank you so much, you're the first person to add ease in the draping process makes a huge difference, love what you're doing
I am taking a draping class online at school right now. None of the videos provided helped me or even the text book as much as your explaining. Thank you so much for this video.
You made my day thank you. Keep watching and learning:).
I am in the same possition.. great explanation! You are making everything very simple to follow + giving us space so can be adjust for our needs..
I am very grateful for your time, efford and influence.
Thank you very very much..
Love from UK😊
You are a pro. A pleasure to watch.
Thank you! This is what keeps me going....I appreciate viewers like you.
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Thank you for sharing your abundant knowledge with a hack like me! :) I think I might be brave enough to try this, now.
Go for it! Let me k is how you do
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Thank you for this amazing series! So helpful.
Thank you abs I hope you come on board and subscribe:). I have another series that’s out now called the yoke blouse design. You might like it!
Brilliant. This is excellent just what I am looking for. Thank.you.
Excellent video! Thank you for taking your time to do that for us.
Thank you so much! Love your teaching style and great informative videos!
very clear explanation. Thank you.
Hi Mrs.Susan thank you for your tutorials. I wanted to know. Should i drape basic bodice or basic torso pattern for future projects? Because if want to sew some blouse how should I adjust basic bodice?
Thank you so much for your videos. Can't wait for the next one.
Great instruction. Thank you.
Thank you! susaneliascouture :)
I have a question regarding adding ease! I have draped a basic bodice sloper and have transferred it to paper. I was told to add around 1/8 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch to the side of the bodice. This makes the armhole back and front a total length of 16.9”, when the guide lines for an armhole in size 34 in Sweden is ~16.1”. It’s obviously getting to long with the whole adding ease to side seam method. Any thoughts on this? Thank you!!
Thank you for your question. You generally drop the armhole 3/4" and add or go out width wise at the side seam 1/2". That shoud be more then enough extra for the fit and movement of the garment. The sleeve sloper should accomedate this extra... I hope that makes sense. It may look like a lot on the dress form but on the body it will not....Your body needs that to move and expand.....Please let me know if that makes sense:).
very easy to follow
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I am a beginner (10 months). I would love to create a bodice with the dart points; similar to your bodice. how to determine the dart points on the bodice from the apex?
Hi there! The dart point is determined anywhere from 1" to 1 1/2" away from the apex. You measure 1" away in the center of the space (in between the legs of the dart that goes to the apex) That lowered marking becomes your NEW dart point! I hope that makes sense....:).
You padded your dress form to make it close to your measurements; however, I have the opposite situation: The smallest apex on my dress form is a 32A. I am a 30A cup. Can I drape my sloper with the 32A measurement and pin out the excess on the finished muslin? Would that work so I can put my "useless" dress form to work? Or would the reduction in the bust size be remedied in an entirely different way? Thank you for your advice to my problem. -Jane
Thank you for watching. Yes, if you plan to drape your dress or sloper you can just pin it out. I have a video showing you how to drape a sloper in your own size. You can also make a oaktag sloper in your own size and make designs by flat pattern if that makes sense.
susaneliascouture I always make my patterns using the flat pattern method and wanted to utilize my dress form to try the other option of pattern drafting. Thank you very much for your prompt reply to my question, and much continued success. You are the best!❤️
Is there a "rule of thumb" on where you should place ease?
www.patreon.com/susaneliascouture. PLEASE check out my Patreon low subscription base French Draping Course and Question Series. I think you are a perfect candidate for this!!! You may learn step by step How-To as well as ask important questions as more of an advance student!!! Thank you, DT for your question. Ease is a tricky thing... it depends on the Design and Garment mostly. The only rule of Thumb is that you want to place ease on the circumference of each part of a garment such as the width of a skirt, the width of the waistline on a bodice, the width of the sleeve at the bicep area and sometimes armhole. and so forth. This is to allow your body for movement and breathing.
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It’s just like upholstery
You couldn’t do this on a person... ouch voodoo !
Nobody has clothes this fitted anymore, so when would this be needed , I’m thinking 👰 bride or prom .
Yes, its the same principles
Not everyone has their own body double mannequin.
Anyone can pad theirs up to make it their exact measurements. A few videos on youtube how to do it. Hope that helps.