Create a Custom Bodice Using a Dress Form - 5/1/2025 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Raleigh, NC

Create a Custom Bodice Using a Dress Form
Teacher: Joe Vecchiarelli
 
Thursday, May 1, 2025
12:30 PM-3:30 PM
 
Code(s): C33X, D49 Hands on Workshop
 
Raleigh Convention Center
 
Check at Expo for availability
 
Pricing Information
 
Session Value: 3
Price Per Session (before discount): $29.00
Materials Fee: $30.00

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.

 

 

 

  • Student Maximum: 20 (3 seats left)
  • Category(ies): Garment Style and Design, Fashion Fit and Construction
  • Supply List:
    • Notepad & Writing Instrument
    • Fabric scissors
    • Paper scissors
    • Flexible Tape Measure
    • Marking Pencil 
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