Before patterns were drafted on paper, they were shaped on the body. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the foundations of draping — the technique designers use to sculpt fabric directly on a dress form to create and problem-solve garment shapes in three dimensions. No previous draping experience is required.
- Draping terminology and tools
- Pinning fabric to the dress form
- Working with the grainline on the body
- Draping a basic bodice block
- Creating darts and shaping through pinning
- Marking and removing a drape
- Transferring a drape into a flat pattern
- Truing and finishing pattern edges
Frumiesha Brown is a fashion designer, sustainability advocate, and founder of Design. Decrease. Distribute, a winner of the Macy's UpStyle contest and recognized as one of LA's Most Inspiring Artists (Voyage LA 2026).
Instructor fee is $60 to be paid directly to the instructor via Venmo: @Frumiesha-Brown (last 4 digits of phone number are 2343)
Plus a $10 non-refundable deposit when you click RSVP on this site to reserve your spot
Students Should Bring:
- Straight pins (extra-long, silk pins preferred)
- Fine-tip Sharpie
- Notebook
- 2 yards of muslin fabric
Provided/Shared in Class
- Dress forms (limited shared supply)
- Pattern paper
- Tracing tools
A completed muslin drape, a transferred flat pattern, and hands-on experience translating a 3D shape into a wearable design.
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