tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2063400149197278165..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Why I Need to Learn Draping, Exhibit BGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76135085585228152382012-07-05T10:46:50.011-04:002012-07-05T10:46:50.011-04:00I know this blog post is from 2 years ago but I ju...I know this blog post is from 2 years ago but I just saw this dress and had to send you the link.<br /><br />http://xtabayvintage.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-to-wear-to-wedding.html<br /><br />The bodice on the first dress is swoon-worthy!zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82570271566524447232012-03-26T09:31:05.296-04:002012-03-26T09:31:05.296-04:00What a neat idea!thank youWhat a neat idea!thank youخياطة وتفصيلhttp://sewingbreakdown.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-548096787921183862011-10-22T09:39:52.061-04:002011-10-22T09:39:52.061-04:00Hi Gertie, I am learning to drape too. I had made...Hi Gertie, I am learning to drape too. I had made just one piece this year (and I loved it do death). I will probably continue to make clothes by draping. I have never learned draping (just jumped in and do it) and my 2 kids (although teenage now) still takes up alot of my time. Hardly enough for me to learn much (I'd be fortunate to sleep 4 hours a day). Trudy is right, it's true that you should learn before baby arrives. Draping is fun and creative. Have fun!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538376053305562124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61718618732114805592011-09-09T12:37:26.582-04:002011-09-09T12:37:26.582-04:00Hello, I like your page and I would be interested ...Hello, I like your page and I would be interested as you do the drapes, if you use any technique, or how I can find the designs, if you can contact my email is paty.barajas @ gmail.com; agrazco beforehand what yousew dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843152778732656695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44011287459399549322010-04-19T11:44:38.150-04:002010-04-19T11:44:38.150-04:00chiming in here, as a sewist of 35 years now - sav...chiming in here, as a sewist of 35 years now - save your money and just get a few yards of muslin and drape away. you don't even need a dressmaker's dummy - i just drape on myself. wear something fairly form-fitting that you can get on and off easily. drape out what you like, then take off the whole kit and caboodle, and make a billion markings while you take out your pins, so you can make sense of the flat pieces.<br /><br />as i was taught, drafting and draping just refer to how the pattern is generated (drawn on a flat surface or using fabric positioned on a figure). you can draft a 'draped' look, or drape a very tailored look. i have HUMONGOUS shoulders so i end up draping fit-in sleeves all the time. just mark your grainlines and make a bunch of markings and notes on your draped muslin so you can 'put it together' again.<br /><br />the two most important things that helped me learn draping were: being able to trace a grainline by eye in fabric (that way you can follow the direction of the fabric with in a cut fabric piece in a garment) and learning to visualize what 2-D shapes yield when manipulated in 3-D. and don't buy the bs that 'only men can manipulate shapes in their heads' - i've been doing it all my life, a lot of it comes down to practice, and i've the least testosterone-laden body imaginable - hairless, big tits, tiny wrists, etc. (rant off!) just start with simpler shapes and work on up. Good Luck!! you'll have a blast!! stephAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6107805193828588412010-04-17T06:25:24.365-04:002010-04-17T06:25:24.365-04:00Draping isn't so difficult and certainly not f...Draping isn't so difficult and certainly not for one of your talent. The best way to nail draping is to play about with fabric on a dummy and see how it all falls. You arleady know more than you think you do! A lot of it is about instinct and having a feel for the cloth.<br />xIvy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514980482704825331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33038977843234272462010-04-16T21:02:05.234-04:002010-04-16T21:02:05.234-04:00um, I mean:
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Shees...um, I mean:<br /><br />gertie@blogfoRbettersewing.com<br /><br />Sheesh!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26085282997293488962010-04-16T20:52:45.343-04:002010-04-16T20:52:45.343-04:00Jen, that is so sweet! And yes! Will you please e-...Jen, that is so sweet! And yes! Will you please e-mail me and we'll discuss? gertie@blogfobettersewing.com<br />Thank you!!!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40572657222651061602010-04-16T19:54:41.020-04:002010-04-16T19:54:41.020-04:00Hello,
I've been reading for a while but this...Hello, <br />I've been reading for a while but this is my first comment-- I have that first pattern in a bust 34. Would you like to have it? I know I wouldn't make it up anytime soon and the things you make are so beautiful-- I'd be happy to send it to you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008781669582785366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82694384401167477322010-04-16T13:06:55.197-04:002010-04-16T13:06:55.197-04:00I never took a drape class (haha, I barely know ho...I never took a drape class (haha, I barely know how to sew !!) but I spend some delicious hours in an exhibit about Madeleine Vionnet, the "anti-Grabrielle Chanel" of her day, and queen of the drape. <br /><br />It was absolutely stunning !Rose from Thulehttp://rosemiracles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59306262131651096272010-04-16T04:10:55.116-04:002010-04-16T04:10:55.116-04:00I kinda agree with weirdrockstar and whether you p...I kinda agree with weirdrockstar and whether you pleat or gather.... butterick pattern B4657 will give you under pieces cut to regular flat pattern techniques, then the top pieces that are gathered then basted on top to give a lovely draped effect. If you do take a look at my blog I have to first qualify that I was 'mortified' at the bustline crossover front on my dress. I was feeding a young baby at the time, huge bust and very self-conscious. I safety pinned dress to feeding bra and up far too high, not leaving enough cleavage and distorting the drapes and neckline:( It does however look lovely on my dressmakers model - http://dearmolly.wordpress.com/2008/10/05/bridesmaid-dress-sneak-peak/<br />New to your blog and loving it!<br />LyndaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57595316663408608022010-04-16T00:28:31.183-04:002010-04-16T00:28:31.183-04:00Draping can certainly be fun, depending upon what ...Draping can certainly be fun, depending upon what you're trying to create. Some things are easier to drape and some are easier to make via flat pattern. I was a fashion design major at FIT and our text was Draping for Fashion Design (still have it :), so you can check that book out for reference. Would I say draping is easy, no. It's something you can spend days doing and still not feel you've gotten right, but that's really the challenge isn't it. Good luck.<br /><br />A link to book:<br />http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Draping-for-Fashion-Design/Hilde-Jaffe/e/9780131109377Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53912120616508098442010-04-15T20:43:07.837-04:002010-04-15T20:43:07.837-04:00I'll be very impressed. I don't think I w...I'll be very impressed. I don't think I will ever get the hang of draping. I look forward to seeing your original draped creations in the not too distant future!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48963848649806295412010-04-15T19:39:37.302-04:002010-04-15T19:39:37.302-04:00I ADORE that blue number. Absolutely gorgeous. I&#...I ADORE that blue number. Absolutely gorgeous. I've been reading up on sewing and stumbled across your blog. I am dying to learn to sew so I can start making REAL clothes without spending an arm and a leg!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20112214502906066242010-04-15T16:33:12.560-04:002010-04-15T16:33:12.560-04:00I recently purchase " The Art of Couture Sewi...I recently purchase " The Art of Couture Sewing" by Zoya Nudleman. It is $68.00 USD. It has a big section on draping. It has inspired me and that is the next thing I want to learn to do. Of course it is a great reference for sewing, making corsets and all sorts of other things.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83144640379820516952010-04-15T16:23:13.255-04:002010-04-15T16:23:13.255-04:00I've never tried draping either. I'd love ...I've never tried draping either. I'd love to take a class, but all of these comments are leading me to believe we can figure it out ourselves. I bet you'd have no problem for sure. Check youtube for videos, even. <br />Good luck!Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40658708363274197322010-04-15T15:34:22.565-04:002010-04-15T15:34:22.565-04:00For dress 2, whizz up the bodice toile without cup...For dress 2, whizz up the bodice toile without cups, put it on your mannequin, grab a piece of cloth and fold it on the bias along the neck edge, and start making the folds. Once you have the desired effect, just cut away the edges, and there is your pattern piece! It really is that easy! The band under the bust is also a bias fold. Do try it!Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29249971932482092952010-04-15T15:10:49.348-04:002010-04-15T15:10:49.348-04:00Well the one book I have on draping is by Helen Jo...Well the one book I have on draping is by Helen Joseph Armstrong "Draping for Apparel Design" ($50 textbooks.com or ebay) After reading it I am sure with a little practice you can get the hang of it. I havent had much time for practicing but knew I wanted to learn. I always read about sewing if I cant actually sew. I just ordered Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's wear $40 (amazon used) which was review by Melissa on the blog Fehr Trade. It looks really interesting. <br /><br />Oh and BTW the Tiffany Blue dress doesnt look too difficult to replicate. There is an interesting article in the new Sew Stylish Spring 2010 that has a technique that looks very similar to that used above for the Blue dress.<br /><br />Lastly I love your blog!!!DDhttp://ddsworldofsewing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61651687116988112672010-04-15T14:13:06.396-04:002010-04-15T14:13:06.396-04:00I've been wanting to learn more about this mys...I've been wanting to learn more about this myself. I just finished that Simplicity 2501 blouse and loved making all the pleats in it, and it got me thinking about sewing techniques that add more dimension to a garment. If you decide to do a series on draping, I will certainly be paying close attention!Stacyhttp://www.stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52512094569110547922010-04-15T13:12:07.719-04:002010-04-15T13:12:07.719-04:00Hello, you wonderful blogger you.
Draping is ridi...Hello, you wonderful blogger you.<br /><br />Draping is ridiculously easy. It´s one of those things that look tricky, but seriously, it´s a walk in a sunny park. <br />You have sewn pleats in a skirt? You can therefore sew draped clothing.<br />And to make draping on ANY pattern happens like this;<br />- Take a flat pattern of pretty much anything.<br />- take generous amount of paper, preferably the same you use for drawing patterns.<br />- Start drawing where you´d like the draping to take place. I´m talking about drawing straight lines on the flat pattern you already have. <br />- now start pleating the paper that you have at hand. Go freely about it. Think how deep drapes you want to generate. Then pleat accordingly. <br />- Now position the pleated paper on top of the flat pattern.<br />- trace the lines of said pattern to the pleated one.<br />- Cut the edges. <br />- mark the pleats and VOILA! You have a new & shiny pattern for a draped version of another pattern that you already had.<br /><br />You already can wiggle with the darts. Once you get the hang of pleating drapes, you can hide any and everykinds of darts to the depths of the darts.<br />Seriously, you really don´t wanna pay hundreds of bucks for courses that teach this thing. Think of all the fantabulous fabrics you can score with that money.<br />All you need is transparent paper, generously of it. Trust me, it´s really easy.WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29736351289208786582010-04-15T12:45:09.642-04:002010-04-15T12:45:09.642-04:00oooooooh!!! Gertie! will you teach us???? please p...oooooooh!!! Gertie! will you teach us???? please please please!?!?!?!? I also have a toddler (and a baby!), and therefore don't have oodles of time to play and learn, but would LOOOOOOOVE to watch any vlogs or read posts or even just take recommendations on books... I know there are oodles out there, but they do seem more geared to fashion students than homesewers...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592710971023533521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88398573715403943032010-04-15T12:05:55.384-04:002010-04-15T12:05:55.384-04:00Gertie, I think it would be so awesome if you woul...Gertie, I think it would be so awesome if you would learn how to drape and then do a series of Vlogs sharing with us what you learn. Please consider it. I don't have any place near me where I could learn these things. I've checked into draping books, but it goes right over my head. I am more of a visual and auditory learner. Also, with having a toddler and other small children, I would not be able to break away to do take a class if one was available here anyhow. Another thought for you is this is the perfect time for you to learn as much as you can before you start your own family while you still have the time because being a parent takes up most of your time. So do all you can now. Don't get me wrong. Parenting is very rewarding and more wonderful than I can say. So I don't mean the above statement in a negative way.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58636626186664500982010-04-15T11:53:49.431-04:002010-04-15T11:53:49.431-04:00Oh. Oh! I have no draping advice to give but I hav...Oh. Oh! I have no draping advice to give but I have just fallen in love. That blue chiffon dress is <i>divine</i>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02730092231227512200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49339231361017985222010-04-15T11:45:26.288-04:002010-04-15T11:45:26.288-04:00I've never tried draping either. I'm sure ...I've never tried draping either. I'm sure you could do it. And you would probably love it. Am looking forward to seeing what you come up with and how it works out for you.Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380215145775412897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22191396860990790022010-04-15T11:32:06.746-04:002010-04-15T11:32:06.746-04:00Joining the chorus of those suggesting you start s...Joining the chorus of those suggesting you start self-teaching via experimentation/books while looking around for the right class. You could get Benaim's "Grès" for inspiration!<br /><br />I have a long-standing love affair with draping and rouching, so I love all three of those dresses and will probably officially die of envy if you whip up anything remotely like them.<br /><br />This spring I had a local designer make me up a sarong-inspired knit dress and it was an adventure for us both...but she did it as everyone above is saying as far as the "draping on the figure" technique. <br /><br />[Except after cutting out a muslin she draped it on a live form--me--til the draping suited, then reworked the flat pattern.]<br /><br />FWIW, she said one of the most challenging parts for her was visualizing how the 2-D pieces were supposed to come together for the 3-D effect--she thought she had sewed things a bit wrong at the end, but she hadn't. <br /><br />Seems like your work on the Chapman-inspired dress has given you a head start in understanding that (and/or you have strong spatial skills!).Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676924453001061927noreply@blogger.com