Draping is the practice of creating patterns in three dimensions directly on the dress form. In this course, students translate between two and three dimensions, drape blocks/slopers and garments, and create paper patterns from their work. Students experience inherent fabric properties through practice and learn to drape on straight and bias grainlines.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Introduction to draping
- Draping blocks/slopers on the dress form
- Draping garments and design variations on the dress form with various fabrics and grainlines
- Interpreting a flat design illustration to a draped garment
- Designing on the dress form
- Transfer of draped patterns to paper
- Pattern completion
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12200 |
April 16, 2026 to June 25, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
Students with previous schooling in draping will be assessed by appropriate course instructor or the Fashion Arts Program Coordinator for Education.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.