Draping

Short Courses

Draping course – fashion school in Rome

Moulage is the special technique of constructing the garment directly on the mannequin, without using the paper pattern. The course is aimed at all those who already have skills in pattern making and who wish to learn the various techniques and procedures of this area of tailoring which requires great manual skills. At the end of the course, the student will be able to complete a project independently.

What do you study?

Draping course presentation, history and use of the fashion technique
Necessary tools for the Draping realization
Study and measurement of the mannequin and the human figure – the lines marking
Fabrics structure: straight line and bias
Fabric placement on the mannequin
Pinning of the fabric and fabric marking
Study of basic bodice and exercise through the use of muslin
Study and exercise on the various transformations
Study and exercises of simple and complex draping
Study and exercise of various apparel lines and structures in the history of fashion till nowadays
Study and research for preparation of student’s own sketch
Realization of the sketch through the Draping technique with the muslin
Transfer of the model from muslin to paper
Final realization of the sketch in fabric

DURATION AND COSTS

Total hours: 90
Lesson duration: 3 hours
Course fee € 1700
Registration fee €500
The cost of the course includes VAT and text book

Schedule examples:
Duration: 1 month – Weekly lessons: 8
Duration: 2 months – Weekly lessons: 4
Duration: 4 months – Weekly lessons: 2

The enrolment fee is to be paid only for the first year, it is not required again for the following years or if the student decides to change or add a course.
All prices include: VAT, teaching materials consisting of squares and books, and fee for the final exam with external commission.

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