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Fashion Draping - Beginners.

Fashion Draping - Beginners

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A garment is a three-dimensional product. Both technical and artistic, creation through draping allows for the development of a prototype pinned in fabric, directly in 3D. In this program, you will be introduced to various concepts and tools to acquire the fundamentals of draping on a dress form.

Audience

Beginners above 16 years old wishing to be introduced to the art of draping. The small number of trainees enables the instructor to adapt to the level and objectives of each participant. Basic English required.

Practical information

Type:
Summer School program
Format:
Short format
Duration:
Two weeks
Next session:
7 - 18 July, 2025

Classes will take place Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be no classes on Monday, July 14th, due to the national holiday. Because of the three day weekend, the hours have been relocated onto other days.

Fees:
€1,870 incl. VAT

Summer School programs may be combined with each other to form longer courses (-10% discount on the second cheapest program).

Language:
English
Location:
Austerlitz Campus

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Audience

Beginners above 16 years old wishing to be introduced to the art of draping. The small number of trainees enables the instructor to adapt to the level and objectives of each participant. Basic English required.

© Allyssa Heuze

Program

Objectives

  • Understand the garment as a whole
  • Learn to analyze a fashion drawing and the garment it represents
  • Acquire the basics of studio bust draping: aplombs, proportions, volumes
  • Be autonomous in molding 1/2 canvas of a simple model.

Program

  • Understanding and interpreting fashion drawing
  • The profession of stylist/model maker
  • The specifics of draping cuts
  • Basic notions necessary for draping: straight line, plumb, crook, bias, hook, volume, misting
  • Tools used
  • Researching shapes, volumes and details

Study of different models by pinning cotton fabric on a dummy:

  • Straight skirt, shaped skirt, paneled skirt, circle skirt, pleated/pleated skirt
  • Basic bluse, bluse with ease
  • Set-in sleeves, raglan sleeves
  • Collars: officer, blouse, Peter-Pan
  • Maintained drape

Advanced draping

If you'd like to build on these initial molding skills, you can continue with the Advanced draping Cutting program, which will enable you to experiment with more volumes, create more complex canvases and gain greater autonomy.

Certificate

At the end of the program, a Summer School certificate is issued to participants who have attended all courses.

How to apply

To register, simply fill in the online form and pay the required deposit. On receipt of the online form, the application is studied by the Summer School team. Once the application has been accepted, an email is sent specifying the payment schedule for the balance of the registration fee. If the application is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

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Frequently asked questions

Application process

How can I apply?

On reception of the application form, the application is reviewed by the Summer School team. Once the application is accepted, the participant will receive a confirmation email with the instructions for payment (deposit and balance of the registration fee).

Please note that registration is confirmed only after payment of the deposit.

Fees & Scholarship

Can I apply for a scholarship?

IFM scholarships are available thanks to the generous sponsorship of the IFM Foundation. They are reserved for High-School Summer programs only.

Scholarships are available in a limited number and are need-based. They may cover up to 75% of tuition fees and are restricted to one demand per year and per participant. In case of registration to several programs, one grant only can be given.

Campus

Are travel and accommodation costs included?

Travel and accommodation costs in Paris are the responsibility of each participant. IFM can recommend, upon request, different options for accommodation and help foreign students in organizing their stay.

Practical information

What are the registration procedures for foreign students?

Participants from outside the European Union must ensure, if necessary, that they have a valid visa for France. Upon request and after full payment of the course, IFM will send the participant a letter confirming registration in order to support the visa application. IFM will also send you a visa guide upon request.

Important: 15 calendar days are necessary for consular authorities to treat visa request, sometimes longer in the high season.

If you are non-French you must ensure you are covered by your health insurance during your stay.