Draping the Human Form - Cornell University

Draping

Basic Slack

steps 1-52

Introduction
Take measurements (1-7)
Back muslin preparation: Hip and crotch depth (8-14)
Back muslin preparation: Hip arc (15-17)
Back muslin preparation: Creaseline (18-20)
Back muslin preparation: Crotch curve (21-22)
Back muslin preparation: Leg opening and inseam
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Front muslin preparation (29)
Pin prepared muslin to form (30-34)
Front drape (35-40)
Back drape (41-47)
Pin side seams (48-50)
Completed drape (51-52)

Take your desired pant length measurement and add 2 1/2". Measure this amount down from the top of muslin along the center creaseline and mark.

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