Applied Draping Techniques

An excellent resource for those looking for a comprehensive book on draping techniques and their intricacies, which allow fashion designers to bring their designs to life by working in three dimensions: Applied Draping Techniques. With its included photographs, clear illustrations, and a DVD detailing key points, this book combines technical knowledge with creative applications in draping. The book, which explains the draping details of many iconic garments in the fashion world—from the dress Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's to Kate Middleton's wedding gown, and from Dolce & Gabbana's famous suit design to Coco Chanel's jacket—also includes tips that a fashion designer will need and find inspiring. The draping projects, designed specifically for each chapter in Applied Draping Techniques and supported by the DVD, explain every stage of the process before sewing begins. By also addressing the technical problems that designers may encounter while draping, the book serves as an indispensable reference guide that readers will want to keep at their fingertips at every step of the way.