Tell Your Story Workshops
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Draping is the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dress form. It is used to design organically by playing with the fabric on the form. The draping process is a creative technique which empowers us to be more creative and innovative. If we design and sew our own clothes we tap into a part of our identity that is creative, inspired and confident in who we are and how we want to show up in the world.
"The draping workshop ignited a new creative spark in me and a new appreciation in creating something new from used, unused and discarded clothing and fabric. Under Krista's expert guidance and encouragement, I created something I'm so proud of. And it's only the beginning... So fun!" -FL
FOUR SMALL to MEDIUM DRESS FORM
size range
neck 14 to 17
chest 33 to 40
waist 26 to 33
hip 35 to 42
Two MEDIUM to LARGE DRESS FORM
size range
neck 15 to 18
chest 39 to 46
waist 32 to 40
hip 41 to 47
One DRESS FORM
size range
neck 15 to 18
chest 37 to 45
waist 33 to 41
hip 40 to 47
After registering, I will let people know about what kinds of fabric/clothes (e.g., jackets, blazers, corduroy and jeans) to bring and am happy to do that in person, or by video chat if participants live out of town. I will open up my personal stash of fabric if people want to integrate other fabric into their designs.
Scissors, seam rippers, zippers and buttons, etc. will be available. People are encouraged to bring their own as well.
Draping Workshop:
I will need to know each participant's dimensions so I can calibrate a dress form for them. Everyone will have their own dress form to use the entire weekend.
Although you may change your idea once you see the process it is helpful to find some inspiration from Pinterest.
My draping inspiration board:
https://www.pinterest.ca/cedarandbircharttherapy/diy/festival-wear/
We all have our own style and goals so from my experience everyone will create something truly unique to them. I had one participant who brought painted/stenciled fabric to the workshop. Another artist embroidered fabric prior to making her jacket.