Draping, also known as moulage, is a fashion design technique that
involves working with fabric directly on a mannequin, 'sculpting' the
toile on a dress form. Imagination and freedom are the key principles of
this process, allowing the designer to start from an idea and change it
as the garment progresses. Pieces take shape inch by inch on the dress
form, going directly from sketch to fabric. Using the intricate process
of draping, this extensively illustrated publication is an essential
step-by-step guide for students, couture connoisseurs and fashion
professionals who want to delve deeper into a technique used by
prestigious fashion houses around the globe. It offers everything
readers need to learn about the principles of draping and to gain a
solid foundation for making their own imaginative pieces without
limiting their creativity.