Fashion Draping: Bias Design
Paul Gallo
Class Preview
2:15
- In-depth Instruction; over 182 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Draping on the Bias
6:37
Meet your instructor, Paul Gallo, and learn about the rich history of bias draping.
Bias Draping Basics: Fabrics
14:48
Paul helps you choose the right fabrics for your draping project and discusses dress forms as you start your designing journey.
Draping Cowls
48:51
An elegant cowl is not just found at the neck. Paul shows how you can drape cowls in the front, back or sides of your garment, then turn them into pattern pieces.
Checking the Pattern
8:03
Paul demonstrates how to mark up, pin and double-check the accuracy of the pattern piece you've created for your cowl and how to fine-tune the fit.
Gathering Techniques
35:34
Get your gathers together with Paul's helpful tips! You'll learn how to create a gathered halter neck or built-up neckline and see how to make pleats and pintucks. Then you'll turn your gathers and pleats in pattern pieces.
The Butterfly Twist
13:51
Master the elegant and complex butterfly twist with Paul's guidance. It's not really as complicated as it looks! Paul will help you prepare your fabric, then show you inspiring variations to try.
Cascade Ruffles
5:10
Try a cascade ruffle to add elegance or or a playful element to your design. It's all in the placement!
Creating a Flared Skirt
11:48
Add some flair to your designs with a flared skirt. Paul demonstrates how to make a dramatic sweeping garment without a bulky waistline.
Putting It All Together
36:43
Pull together all you've learned to design and sew a fabulous bias-cut dress, from draping to refining to finishing. Get ready to hear, "Who designed your dress? It's simply smashing!"
What You’ll Learn:
What You’ll Make
A simple and elegant bias-cut dress or blouse of your own design
What You’ll Love
Paul Gallo
As soon as Paul Gallo could hold a pencil, as a boy in Jersey City, he began to draw. He attended F.I.T. in New York and graduated from the Fashion Design Program where he got his first jobs on 7th Avenue. He has worked as a draper, fashion illustrator & patternmaker ever since for companies in the U.S., China and India. Paul has created a lifestyle where designing clothing, illustrating fashion and teaching constantly intermingle, because he believes it's important to pursue personal dreams and help other people with their creativity.
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