Draping the Human Form - Cornell University

Draping

Flared Skirt

steps 1-52

Introduction
Draping Front of Skirt (1-5)
Front Flare (6-10)
Front Ease (11-13)
Mark Front Muslin (14-16)
Front Side Seam (17-22)
Draping Back of Skirt
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27
Back Flare (28-31)
Back Ease (32-34)
Mark Back Muslin (35-36)
Back Side Seam (37-40)
Pin Test (41-44)
Hem (45-49)
Finished Drape (50-52)

Align the crossgrain of the muslin with the Horizontal Balance Line (HBL) and pin the fold of muslin to the center back using opposing pins.