Draping technique on a mannequin

Give shape to your ideas and learn how to create a garment from a fashion sketch in just 4 days, seeing your creation on a mannequin.

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Intended audience

This course is for students studying fashion who wish to work in haute couture or ready-to-wear as a pattern-maker. It is also for working professionals who wish to learn or improve their pattern-making skills and produce a three-dimensional prototype.

Intended audience

This course is for students studying fashion who wish to work in haute couture or ready-to-wear as a pattern-maker. It is also for working professionals who wish to learn or improve their pattern-making skills and produce a three-dimensional prototype.

Training location

For all people, regardless of region or country of residence, who can participate 100% in person in Pézenas

Prerequisites

Basic pattern-making skills
Basic sewing skills
Proficiency in french, english, or italian

Accessible to all

Accessible to students with a disability after assessment of their ability to adapt to material and technical constraints

Course overview

The course is taught by ESDMI founder Rosa Addabbo and Danilo Attardi, an Italian specialist in draping techniques. In addition to his design office in Milan, Danilo teaches for the Master Fashion and Textile Design in Milan and has collaborated with Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. He is the author of two reference works, « La technique du moulage sur mannequin » Vol 1 Vol 2.

Acquire new design and pattern-making techniques to work in Haute Couture ateliers and ready-to-wear companies. In France, labor in the fashion industry has become scarce and highly specialized. That's why mastering this technique is a real plus for standing out on the job market.

Upon completion of your training, you will be able to create the garment more quickly, while keeping it three-dimensional.

Learning objectives

Draping or toilism is a technique used to create a garment directly on a workshop mannequin. This technique enables designers to give shape to their ideas. Thanks to this course, professionals and young designers alike will learn how to create a garment from a fashion sketch in just 4 days.

Outline and content

We have designed a comprehensive, 100% hands-on training program that includes:

  • research and study of the model
  • preparation of the mannequin
  • preparation of the draping fabric
  • industrialization and implementation of the model
  • the assembly
  • the fitting of pattern fabric
  • the confection technique
  • the dress
  • the collar
  • the draping
  • the knot
  • the volume
  • the sleeve
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Price: 1 400 € (materials, mannequin, and book included)

Course access

Entry is possible at any time of the year, following an interview to establish the candidate's profile and needs.

Duration and schedule

The training takes place over a total of 28 hours spread over 4 days. Danilo Attardi teaches at ESDMI three times a year. You can contact us to find out the dates.

Technical resources

Professional sewing workshop equipped with:

  • technical platform comprising industrial flatbed stitchers, automatic thread cutters and industrial overlock machines
  • semi-industrial machines for a wide range of jobs
  • invisible hems machine
  • industrial electric cutter
  • dual-drive machine
  • industrial buttonhole machine
  • embroiderer machine
  • coating machines
  • ironing equipment
  • high tables for cutting
  • male/female mannequins and one adjustable female mannequin (size 38 to 52)
  • technical and pedagogical pattern sheets based on Rosa Addabbo's method (square, parrot, light table, etc.)
  • haberdashery
  • break room

Evaluation methods

Evaluation will be continuous during the course.

Supporting special needs

Our courses are accessible to people with reduced mobility, sensory impairments or any other disability. Please contact us to discuss any possible accommodations if necessary.

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