An example of direct draping technique (moulage) by a modelist at Christian Dior.

A remake from a 1939 gown designed for the house of Robert Piguet.

Advice for creating patterns by Draping and Drafting and the Pros and Cons of both methods.

Advice for creating patterns by Draping.

Draping a Comme Des Garcons top from A/W 1995 with an unusual, cape-like sleeve shape.

Draping a voluminous dress from the Balenciaga archive, with a gathered drop waist and tilted hemline.

Draping a stylised dress with an exaggerated silhouette from the Balenciaga archive.

Draping an archival McQueen bodice with an open, curving and pointed collar.

Draping a collar shape from the Dior archive.

Draping a collar shape from the Dior archive.

Draping a garment with a double sleeve design: one longer with a back cuff opening, and a below elbow length gathered sleeve on top.

Draping a sleeve with gathered volume on the upper arm.

Video showing the draping of a 'grown on' capped sleeve, extending from the back body sections.

Video showing the draping of a dropped shoulder, 'lantern' shape sleeve.

Draping a high-neck collar with a drawstring closure.

Demo showing the draping an asymmetrical collar - with downloadable pattern.

Demo showing the draping an asymmetrical collar - with downloadable pattern.

How to drape a cape-style collar.

Draping of a bodice top with a twisted effect, created without seams.