Draping course – fashion school in Rome

Moulage is the special technique of constructing the garment directly on the mannequin, without using the paper pattern. The course is aimed at all those who already have skills in pattern making and who wish to learn the various techniques and procedures of this area of tailoring which requires great manual skills. At the end of the course, the student will be able to complete a project independently.

Corso di moda moulage
  • Draping course presentation, history and use of the fashion technique
  • Necessary tools for the Draping realization
  • Study and measurement of the mannequin and the human figure – the lines marking
  • Fabrics structure: straight line and bias
  • Fabric placement on the mannequin
  • Pinning of the fabric and fabric marking
  • Study of basic bodice and exercise through the use of muslin
  • Study  and exercise on the various transformations
  • Study and exercises of simple and complex draping
  • Study and exercise of various apparel lines and structures in the history of fashion till nowadays
  • Study and research for preparation of student’s own sketch
  • Realization of the sketch through the Draping technique with the muslin
  • Transfer of the model from muslin to paper
  • Final realization of the sketch in fabric

Total hours: 90
Lesson duration: 3 hours
Course fee € 1700
Registration fee €500
The cost of the course includes VAT and text book

Schedule examples:
Duration: 1 month – Weekly lessons: 8
Duration: 2 months – Weekly lessons: 4
Duration: 4 months – Weekly lessons: 2

The enrolment fee is to be paid only for the first year, it is not required again for the following years or if the student decides to change or add a course.
All prices include: VAT, teaching materials consisting of squares and books, and fee for the final exam with external commission.

Installment plans are available. For more information please contact info@imb.it

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10 October @ 09:30 - 16:30

It will be possible to visit the classrooms, you will be able to view the projects of the former students, have a direct meeting with the director Fernando Burgo and the professors to request advice for an orientation on the program most suited to their attitudes and needs, it will also be possible to participate in one or more workshop of your choice.

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