Couture Sewing Tutorial: How to line and finish a Draped Skirt

In this couture draping tutorial, I’m walking you through the final finishing stages of a couture draped skirt that I originally taught during a live multi-day draping class. In this video, you’ll learn how to: • Attach and cleanly install the lining on a couture draped skirt • Add and sew in a zipper properly for a polished finish • Hem a couture skirt with hand-sewn techniques • Finish and secure draped details so the skirt holds its shape • Add a godet at the back for movement, drama, and balance This tutorial focuses on professional finishing details that elevate a draped garment from “nice” to couture-level craftsmanship. ⸻ ✂️ Want the FULL Couture Draping Experience? This video is taken from a much larger draping curriculum. If you want to go deeper and learn how to drape multiple garment types from start to finish, you can join my full draping course below. 🎓 Join My Full 15-Project Couture Draping Course Learn how to drape: • Skirts • Dresses • Corsets • Bodices • And more couture techniques 👉 Get the full course for $350 (discounted from $500) use the code ESCTUTORAL at checkout. https://ellissewingcompany.podia.com/... ⸻ 💻 Want Just This Class Replay? If you only want access to this specific couture skirt tutorial, you can purchase the full class replay separately. 👉 Buy the Couture Draped Skirt Replay for $150: https://ellissewingcompany.podia.com/... ⸻ This tutorial is perfect for: • Fashion designers ready to move beyond basic construction • Designers interested in couture draping and luxury finishing • Anyone who wants to improve garment quality and structure If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more couture draping tutorials and behind-the-scenes fashion content.