by trish on December 10, 2008
Flat Pattern: The Construction of a pattern for the upper and lower front and back of the human body by applying goemetry to the various measurements of that body. Darts and seams are outlined to fit neck, chest, hip, waist, and shoulders. This method prevailed until the nineteenth century, when bodices began to be improvised by draping over the lining derived from flat pattern. – Betty Kirke from the book Madeleine Vionnet
I knew there was a reason for my love of fashion design…I love geometry.
by trish on December 3, 2008
Draping – By placing fabric over a mannequin or dress form, then cutting and pinning it, a garment pattern is made. It is often called “3 dimensional cutting”
I smiled when this book came up in a search. It was written by 2 of my former professors at FIT, Hilde Haffe & Nurie Relis.
If you were to want to study draping this is what your course description may be:
Fashion Design – Apparel
FD 111 — Draping I: Fundamentals
3 credits
Prerequisite: Prerequisite or Co-requisite: FD 131 for evening/weekend students only
An introduction to the basic principles of draping. Students learn fundamental draping procedures, including the importance of grain, balance, and structure of a garment, and their application to current trends. Tools and materials essential for professional results are demonstrated and applied.
by trish on November 26, 2008
Simply put the French word atelier means studio or workroom.
Some photos from some of the most famous fashion studio/workrooms.
Christain Dior
Chanel
Christian Lacroix
Christian LaCroix
There is a whole slide show of photos the New York Times ran with the article titled, ‘The Best Hands in the World‘ by Cathy Horyn
