Assignment 1 - BASIC GARMENT DRAPING
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LECTURER : MR. RIZA
ASSIGNMENT 1 : BASIC GARMENT DRAPING
WEEK 1 - WEEK 4
Assignment 1 Brief ( from MIB ) :
Garment Draping
Draping is the term for using fabric to create a design directly on a mannequin or dress form. It is an essential skill for a fashion designer.
Today, Mr Riza shared the garment draping technique with us. Before we drap our garment, we have to use elastic band/ draping tape and pin to secure on the mannequin. Sir also taught us the different grain lines of a fabric: Length grain, Cross grain and bias line.
Length grain:
- runs parallel to the selvedges, or tightly woven sides to a piece of fabric.
- has the least amount of stretch because the warp threads are usually the strongest and closest together.
- most garments are cut on the length grain because it drapes well and threads are strong.
Cross grain:
-runs across the fabric, from cut edge.
-usually has some stretch or give, can be useful for making garments that are comfortable to wear and last longer. Since the cross grain will stretch across the shoulders with arm movement.
-can be used for special effects like stripes or borders. Occasionally you will want to cut a garment on the cross grain to take advantage of a pattern like horizontal stripes or a border print along the selvedge of the fabric.
Bias grain:
-runs at a 45 degree angle to the length and cross grains
-has a lot of stretch or give.
-bias needs to be handled with care because once it has stretch it can't always recover.
-usually for making beautiful gowns, so it looks elegant and luxurious.
In this assignment, we are required to cut fabric in length grain.
Tools & Preparation
- Measurement tape
-Scissors
-Types of rulers
-Pencil
-Pins
-Draping tape/ Elastic tape
-Chalk
-Tracing Wheel
-Tracing paper
-Mahjong paper
Draping with elastic draping band:
Front
Side
Back
Draping Process Video:
The steps of garment draping is in the video.
Draping Outcome:
Front
Side Front
Side Back
Back
Draping Pattern:
Side Front & Center Front
Center Front
Center Back & Side Back
Center Back
Patterns:
Front
Back
Linen
Front
Back
Left
Right
Calico Fabric
Front
Back
Left
Right
Front
Back
Right
Reflection:
Sir said my draping skill is fine, although it can surely be better but it is getting there. I need to improve for my invisble zip because for now it is not that “invisible” and I agreed with that. Sir also taught me skills that how to let the front and back waistline match together. So far, I’m quite satisfied with it although I know there are always spaces to be improved.
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