Draping (Beginner Level)- Online
DRAPING - ONLINE
WHAT IS DRAPAGE?
It is the process of shaping the fabric on a live person or a lifeless mannequin. The pattern of the garment models can be obtained by draping with paper and/or fabric on a live or lifeless mannequin. The process done with this technique is called draping technique.
SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE DRAPING WORK
Model feature
Some models (draped, asymmetrical, etc.) are difficult or quite challenging to create using the cutting method. Creating the patterns of such models using the draping method makes the job easier.
See the full model
The draping technique is also used to see how a desired design will look on a mannequin.
In disproportionate bodies
It is quite difficult to apply mold and cut on some bodies. For example; body height, hip drop are not proportional to the body, too fat or too thin or there are differences between the right and left sides of the body. In such cases, it is more advantageous to use the draping technique.
To do rehearsal and control exercises
Draping is practiced to practice rehearsal and control.
GAINS
It provides and develops the ability to work on draping and try-on. It provides the ability to develop model creation skills. It provides the ability to recognize the properties of fabrics. It provides the ability to see the proportions of model details (cups, sleeves, pockets, skirt and body, etc.) as a whole and to adjust their aesthetic harmony. It provides the ability to choose models suitable for disproportionate and asymmetrical bodies and to work according to certain rules.
EMPLOYMENT AREAS
Those who complete this program can work in small and large-scale businesses, fashion houses and boutiques, and produce in their own workplace or at home.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN DRAPAGE WORK
· Size 38 fitting mannequin
· Tape measure
· Draping marking tape
· Thin ribbon
· Pin
· Scissors
· Moulage
· 3 meters of calico or American cloth
· Flying pen
· Mechanical pencil
· Geoder
COURSE CONTENT
-Application of gathered skirt model with draping method
-Applying the desired skirt models with the draping method and transferring the patterns of these models to the moulage with a suitable technique.
-Determining the location of body lines on the model (body-waist-hip)
-Creating the basic body with the draping method
-Taking sleeve patterns with draping method
-Creating a basic skirt with the draping method
-Application of asymmetrical skirt model with draping method
-Drapage method with dart shifting
-Dior cup model application with draping method
-Creating a shirt pattern using the draping method
-Model applications with draping method
SEDEN UNAL
Garment Technologist
Born in Istanbul in 1975, she graduated from Marmara University's Ready-Made Garment Teaching Department in 1997. Following graduation, she worked for two years in the private sector as a Garment Production Planning Specialist. Afterwards, she began working as a permanent Garment Production Technology Teacher within the Ministry of National Education. For 25 years, she provided training on pattern making techniques and sewing methods and techniques in Vocational High Schools and Public Education Centers. After retirement, she continues to share her professional experience and teach at Atölye Ataşehir. [Work Experience: Republic of Turkey] Ministry of National Education, Clothing Production Technology Teacher, July 1996 – March 1998: I provided practical training in pattern making, sewing techniques, quality control, and production processes for the ready-to-wear sector. I organized technical training on Lectra and Gerber CAD systems. I provided students with field experience through workshop organizations. I provided advanced knowledge transfer on woven and knitted fabrics. I achieved a 25% time saving with Lean production principles. I managed internship and collaboration processes with more than 50 companies. URKAY Textile Inc., Planning and Production Tracking Specialist, March 1998 – July 2023: I managed product development, pattern making, and sample processes in women's clothing collections. I achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate by optimizing delivery times. I reduced the fabric waste rate from 12% to 7%. I successfully passed international quality audits with English technical files. I improved workflow and time management in internal production workshops. I increased the speed of product approval based on customer feedback in the sample process. Production, planning, and quality. I strengthened operational continuity and quality standards by ensuring integration between controls.
