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Draping 101 Mastering The Basics

Sew Anastasia

4.7 7 reviews

Step into draping for fashion design in this dynamic course led by Anastasia Chatzka. Build command of the foundational techniques and develop your own original designs. The fast-paced, hands-on environment at Sew Anastasia supports rapid creative growth.

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18 and older
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2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
18 hours over 6 sessions

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Start Dates (0) $355/person

Skips 11/26

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Description

Learn the fundamentals of fabric draping with instructor Anastasia Chatzka in her professional fashion design studio. This intensive six-week course moves at a brisk pace, taking you through all essential draping techniques and principles. Classes meet once per week for three hours, providing dedicated time to master this specialized skill.

Prerequisite Knowledge: You must have foundational sewing skills before enrolling, including the ability to sew darts and install zippers. Students who need to build these foundational competencies first may consider attending private lessons or the Sewing 101 course. This course has two required prerequisites: Sewing 101 and Flat Pattern Clothing Design.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to the dress form, elements of fabric, draping terminology, transferring fabric to paper, and basic bodice construction
Week 2: Basic skirt and bodice construction; addressing fit issues
Week 3: Princess line dress design; bodice and skirt variations
Week 4: Sleeve variations and techniques
Week 5: Advanced bodice variations, skirt variations, and collar construction
Week 6: Creating your original draped design

Supply List:

10 yards of muslin fabric
Pencils (no pens)
Rotary cutter
Thread
Fabric scissors
Scotch tape
4 invisible zippers, 22 inches or longer

Classes are limited in size and frequently sell out due to high demand. Each student receives their own station with a reserved sewing machine, so refunds are not available for classes. If you know in advance that you will miss a session, please contact us to arrange attendance at an alternative class time.

Refund Policy

Our classes are limited in size (and frequently sell out!). Each person has a station with a sewing machine reserved for them, so no refunds are offered on classes. If you miss a class, video tutorials will be provided that you can work through in your own time. If you know you'll be missing a class in advance, contact us and we'll see if there's a seat available in a nearby session you could attend.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Sew Anastasia

Anastasia Chatzka is a Chicago based fashion designer with over 20 years of experience. She owns a boutique and sewing studio where she designs, teaches sewing classes, and creates content for her YouTube sewing channel.

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