Want to improve your draping skills? In this video I share ALL the tips, tricks and draping knowledge I've gained over the past decade creating patterns for the biggest names at Paris and London Fashion week, including Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Set Yourself Up for Success
02:28 - 7 Draping Tips
05:04 - How to Mark Your Drape
09:28 - How to Remove Your Drape
09:52 - Make Deconstruction Notes
11:02 - Turn Drape into Pattern
14:41 - Moment of Truth
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Let your imagination run wild,
Leigh xx