Raleigh, NC
Bring a blouse that doesn’t fit and learn how to drape a perfect bodice using the French European’s customized body-double dress form. Joe Vecchiarelli, master draper and fitter to celebrities, will show you how to make a master pattern that will ensure that it fits your own body contours. Joe will demonstrate basic intermediate techniques through a variety of flattering drapes from a cowl and cascading top to a plunging neckline. Practice draping, with muslin, on a custom built body-double dress form provided in class, or bring your own. You will seamlessly transpose the draped muslin into a refined paper pattern while learning dart manipulation that will create the perfect fit.