So this week I've been making dresses. In doing so, I discovered a new technique: Flat Draping. For those who don't know, draping is literally a freehand placement of your fabric on the dress form and adjusting or cutting into a pattern of your choice.
Flat Draping is different because I take the same idea, but build the dress around a flat resist. I place the seams in places that I know will be hidden by the felt, so that it appears seamless.
I've already finished the first one, and it looks fabulous. Here is a picture of the process with the second dress I'm making:
And here is the previously finished product:
I don't know if this is a completely new technique, but I am surprised by it. If you have any questions, post them in the comments, and I will get back to them as soon as I can.
Happy Felting!
Flat Draping is different because I take the same idea, but build the dress around a flat resist. I place the seams in places that I know will be hidden by the felt, so that it appears seamless.
I've already finished the first one, and it looks fabulous. Here is a picture of the process with the second dress I'm making:
And here is the previously finished product:
I don't know if this is a completely new technique, but I am surprised by it. If you have any questions, post them in the comments, and I will get back to them as soon as I can.
Happy Felting!
Good morning Barbara,
Wish I could just sit and watch you at work...Would be such a wonderful learning experience. Love the finished dress shown...It's gorgeous! Thanks so much for your always inspiring posts...Always love seeing your fantastic creations.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Dawn