DRAPING:
There are three common terms used to describe this technique-draping,
toile and modeling. A fourth term is sometimes used namely moulage. In order
that confusion does not ruin, it should be realized that these four terms refer
to one and the same technique. However the most modern term used is modeling.
Although modeling is basically a skill, artistic acumen is necessary to use the
technique to full average for the design of a garment.
There are some fabrics which land themselves more readily to draped
styles because they have a quality which allows the material to hang in unison
with a complementary to the body. In other words they posses 'drape' Eg. of
such fabric are jersey, chiffon, and moss crepe.
Draping is the manipulation of fabric on a three dimensional form by a
designer to obtain perfect fit and harmony between the fabrics and design of
the garment and the silhouette of the individual.
Modeling or Draping is the molding of material around a dress stand or
human body for the purpose of designing a garment just like a sculptor Modeling
allows the fashion designer to work in three dimensions.
There are several types of dress form on the market but the most
commonly used dress form is the muslin padded dress form, set on a movable
height adjustable stand, duplicates the human body shape. It is firm, yet
resilient and does not resist pins. The right and left sides are exactly alike.
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