Creative Draping

by Kershaw, Gareth

• ISBN13: 9781472531476
• ISBN10: 1472531477
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-11-17
• Publisher: AVA Publishing

Summary

Creative Draping repositions the importance of draping as a creative tool for the contemporary practitioner. This essential new reference book examines the historical relevance of the haute couture houses of central Europe and their legacy on modern-day apparel, exploring the techniques developed by the great masters, before leading readers through the basic draping exercises, processes and approaches that they will need to understand in order to successfully practice the craft.

The book takes a unique approach to contemporary draping and crucially argues for the need to design for three-dimensional silhouettes. Creative modelling and self exploration through design are encouraged in this visually stimulating book, which also features revealing case studies with key practitioners of contemporary draping.

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Draping the future: Moulage: a historical legacy; Ateliers of the great masters in Western Europe; Influences from the East; Haute couture; Traditional usages – women’s wear; Draping activity 1 – A Look at traditional techniques; Ready-to-wear; Contemporary approaches; New school ‘draping in detail’; Case study – focus on contemporary designer; Yiqing Yin, Paris; High street

Chapter 2: Designing for three-dimensional silhouettes: Designing with material; 2D to 3D visualization/research; Draping activity 2; Case study – draping in education practices at the Royal Academy of Arts, Antwerp; Draped, folded and wrapped; Geometric forms; Volumes without seams; Flat pattern drafting; Cutting process; Transferring the drape into a flat pattern; Mannequins and fit models; Body types

Chapter 3: Draping: a discipline: Working practises and techniques; Eyes and hands; Sculpting the cloth; Draping activity 3; Case study – draping in educational practices at L’Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture; Preparation; Tools and equipment; Fabrics and their properties; Preparing the mannequin

Chapter 4: Foundation drapes (basics): Bodice; Sleeves; Skirts; Draping activity 4 – draping style of ‘Madame Gres’; Case study – focus on key draping practitioners

Chapter 5: Styled drapes (advanced): Dresses; Trousers; Coats and Jackets; Draping activity 5; Case study – focus on key draping practitioners

Chapter 6: Creative modelling: Draping with the avant-garde; Asymmetrical designs; Draping activity 6; Case study – focus on key draping practitioners