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Draping I

Kent State University; Spring 2024

Instructor: Grace Cochran Keenan

A graduate level course for draping modern wear.

Basic Sloper

The first project was to drape a basic sloper.

1940-1945

Drape from a primary source image within the date range of 1940-1945.

Empire Revival
Draping from a sketch

Draping from a designer rendering and research for Empire Revival.

 Design by: Grace Cochran Keenan

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1930s Bias Cut

In half scale, draping from a primary source image within the date range of 1930-1939.

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Final Project

First fashion fabric fitting after pattern corrections on 1940s dress.

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© 2025 by Amy Ballew

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