05 Draping Techniques

Draping is an art of transforming a piece of cloth into a beautiful form around the body. The art of draping was known from ancient period during the civilizations of Mesopotamians and the Ancient Egyptians and Greece. The tools and equipment required for draping are enumerated. A dress form, a muslin piece and pins are important for creation of drape silhouettes. The terminology used for draping is also furnished.