USITT Ohio Valley Regional Conference

Draping Techniques Using the Half-Scale Dress Form

USITT Ohio Valley Regional Conference
September 25, 2010


This session will introduce members to a variety of draping techniques using the Half-Scale Dress form. After a brief introduction by Regina Truhart participants will choose from the following topics:

1. Draping the basic bodice
2. Draping the basic princess line dress
3. Grading your half-scale pattern to full scale
4. How to build your own half-scale dress form


Participants are asked to bring the following items:
1. ½ to 1 full yard of muslin
2. Pins
3. Small scissors
4. Tape
5. Several sheets of plain paper