True bias draping
Also: Bias draping
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A draping technique in which fabric is positioned at a forty-five degree angle to the grainline before pinning, exploiting bias stretch to create soft, body-skimming folds.
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Draped dart
A dart whose shape and placement are determined by pinning fabric directly on a dress form rather than by drafting formulas, allowing organic, sculptural shaping.
Draping (patternmaking)
A patternmaking method in which fabric is pinned and shaped directly on a dress form or body to develop a pattern, as an alternative to flat drafting from measurements.
Draping muslin
Plain cotton fabric used in the draping process to pin and shape a pattern directly on a dress form before the design is transferred to paper.
Dress form
A three-dimensional body-shaped mannequin, adjustable or fixed to specific measurements, used for draping, fitting, and evaluating a garment's fit off the wearer's body.
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