Draping Moulage Workshop¶
| Path | Target | Duration | Colaboration | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 18+ | 4h | Vilnius art academy | Implement new skills into curricula |
Abstract¶
Learning Garment draping technique with Vilnius art academy Fashion Design students 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. Draping technique is generally used in making garments but can also be used to develop new clothes design. It allows to sculpt and create one-of-a-kind designs.
Activity description¶
Students learned draping/moulage technique and using a piece of white fabric created their own garment design.
Learning Outcomes¶
- Draping/moulage technique history, cultural knowledge
- Pattern + Reproduction
- New skills, and crafting techniques
Process¶
- Presentation of the activity
- Introduction to draping/moulage technique
- Mood board creation
- Pattern making techniques
- Creative fabric draping
Preparation and materials¶
Tools¶
* Pins
* Scissors
* Color markers
* Mannequin
Materials¶
* old magazines
* 1 meter of white linen fabric
Estimated cost
Always consider to find local providers - BOM of materials for 1 participant (total: €9.32)
| Item | Quantity | Cost (€) | Link to vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric cotton "DITE" | 2 meters | €5.33 | https://www.ikea.lt/en/products/living-room/curtains-blinds/metre-fabrics/ditte-fabric-white-art-60206098 |
| Fibre-Tip Pens | 10 | €2.00 | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Stylex-64105-Recycled-Fibre-Tip-Multi-Coloured/dp/B09WNCWV4J/ref=sr_1_28?keywords=markierer+kinder&qid=1665330488&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-28 |
| Pins set | 1 | €1.99 | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B005UME0Q8/ref=aod_recs_desktop_prsubs_2 |
General Feedback on the activity¶
Some of the students were already familiar with this technique. For others it was a new experience. However, all of them got some new skills, especially how to mark and cut the garment, and how to step forward with draping technique.
Photos:¶
Licence and credits¶
Attribution — ShareAlike CC BY-SA
This activity has been designed by Andrea Wolf-Simone with the help of Vivitop for shemakes.eu.
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