3D jersey Drape

Comparing all 3 types of fabric experimentation- I find jersey the most fragile of all. The weight of the fabric pulls the shapes down, therefore creating an even more distorted silhouette- but because of this, it can easily pull out the whole shape…. Could this be a concept of returning to square one?

When I was turning the mannequin round- the hem of the drape moved so elegantly and so freely that it is almost thoughtfully designed to do that. There so much life in these series of draping, and i can imagine it on a moving platform to fully exhibit it full potential.

Because of the nature of the fabric shape, the drape automatically creates uncontrollable volume and style lines. I find this natural approach really powering and makes me want to explore and discover further into this technique.

The areas where the fabric gathers also create its own character and style. The contrast between this and the 3D squares are just so diverse that it takes draping to another level. No pattern can be created and is simply just a ONE.

Remember my last post suggesting the covered structure looking like a Roman sculpture?  Going through each drape, the style reminds me of Greek Togas (but obviously in a more evolving way). The purity of the white and the natural flow creates a very calming mood, and the fact that it is in white, all details can be easily understood. The white also makes the shaping more elaborate by using shadows to emphasise the depth if each fold.  

Same Drape, Different Positioning

For the following 3 drapes, I purposely left the shape of the pinned in the same, but moved the drape around the body. Effectively, it’s the same garment but worn

I really love the sharp angular shapes created in this drape( above), which is lead by the soft fragile folds of the fabric. The follow through and streamline is so natural that it makes you question if it was purposely made in that way. 

It is amazing how one shape can worn in  so many ways different way- could this carry a concept of ‘ 1 piece…Worn on Countlessly ’.

Which fabric is your favourite drape? –I find Jersey the most successful



Draping with Jersey ... where could this take me?

Now that I have practice on both Tights and Stockinette – I want to experiment with a much heavier stretch… ‘Jersey’. Where could this lead? Who knows …

Again, A 3D structure was created and jersey stretched and glued over it.

Looks like a Roman limestone sculpture- I wonder of the drape will resemble anything like that too. I think is rather amazing in how a simple cardboard structure can turn into something so exciting just and intriging just by covering it in one plain material. Even the structure itself can bring out so much imagination and illusion 

Let’s hope I’ve applied enough glue to hold the form together …

Draping with the 1st stretch

Can there be an end?

Excursion is what I currently have running through my mind… to take daily trips and explore the unknown and unfamiliar world of creativity.

Now that I have a mini grasp of draping with the manipulated fabric, I think it’s time to tackle the group stretch structure.

Below are several drapes i did with the new manipulated fabric.

From comparing the effects the stockinette and tights achieved, I think the tights were more successful in achieving the elegant image; however, the shapes created in stockinette are more prominent with very strong imitations of the 3D structure it was moulded from. I really like elements of both … could there be a replacement fabric? Something fragile, yet could hold the 3D yet?

Similar to the 'tights drape' in previous post, there are just endless possibilites and i could not even start to imagine a shape/ silhouette like this if i were to pattern cut it. The shape created is just so abstract that paper sketches can't even capture its true movements and energy,

I love the fact that something as simple as this can look so technical and so cleverly executed -all it is - is just adhesive, cardboard and a few pins.

The shapes created are just so exciting and inspiring. Even a slight pinch or tuck could generate a completely different form. Each drape is just so unique in its own right that i dont think i can even replicate it even if i put my whole heart and soul in it. I think this is the true beauty if this Creative Technique.

Draping Inside out. Though the 3D shapes are no longer displayed, i find the reverse of the fabric too very interesting, especially when the area of the 'ripped' card is unpredictable. Taking this idea, could the fabric being manipulated carry a print or another layer which can be ripped off leaving a mark on it?

As you can see, there are so many ways which this stretched fabric can be draped, i think i can go on and on untill the world ends.

Fashion Collections always consist of garments carrying the same story, carrying the same inspiration - but what if each display piece was made out of exactly the same 'garment' or fabric. In this case - i.e making a collection of 10 pieces with exactly the same 3D structure and fabric... how exciting would that be !!