Pattern Making: Tailored Dress with Moulage Technique

A course by Francys Saleh , Designer

Designer. Piratini, Brazil.
Joined November 2021

Craft your own dress pattern using the moulage technique. Learn to mark, prepare, and position fabric, design necklines, and draft patterns.

100% positive reviews (5)
973 students
Audio: Portuguese
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Craft your own dress pattern using the moulage technique. Learn to mark, prepare, and position fabric, design necklines, and draft patterns.

In this online course by Francys Saleh, a designer with an infectious passion for fashion, you will explore French moulage, a technique that will allow you to bring your design ideas to life quickly and efficiently. Moulage allows you to construct garments directly on a mannequin or body, opening up a world of creative possibilities.

Throughout this course, you will immerse yourself in the history of moulage and become familiar with the basic materials. You will discover how to get inspired and bring your ideas to reality, from marking the mannequin to preparing the fabrics. You will learn how to lay out the fabric and work with the darts, folgas and other details that will make your creations come to life. This intuitive process will allow you to create unique and expressive clothing patterns.

Turn your inspiration into a tangible project by designing a beautiful dress that can be transformed into a blouse and skirt. Upon completion of the course, you will have the skills necessary to transform fabric into ready-to-make patterns. No previous sewing knowledge is required; this course is designed for fashion enthusiasts who wish to explore a new creative tool.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 10 downloads

  • 100% positive reviews (5)
  • 973 students
  • 13 lessons (1h 33m)
  • 10 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

On this course, you will embark on an exciting design project. It will create a beautiful dress that can also be transformed into a blouse and a skirt. This project will allow you to apply all the techniques you will learn throughout the course, converting your creative ideas into a unique and expressive fashion offering.

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at fashion enthusiasts, budding designers and anyone looking to explore a creative and unique technique for creating wearable clothing. No prior sewing knowledge is required as this course will guide you from the basics to creating stunning fashion designs.

Requirements and materials

To participate in this course, you will need a mannequin or a human model, as well as some basic materials, such as a satin belt, a measuring belt, canvas, alfileres, tijeras and regulators. Furthermore, betraying your passion and creativity will be key to getting the most out of this unique learning experience.


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Francys Saleh

A course by Francys Saleh

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Designer

Francys Saleh, passionate about fashion, is a designer fond of French draping, which led her to explore and learn this unique technique. Her journey began in a small town in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Initially settled in the fashion world, Francys found her passion for draping and developed a teaching method that simplifies flat patterning through this technique.

With extensive experience as a designer, university lecturer, and collaborator on notable projects, Francys shares her knowledge and enthusiasm with students and fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Her approach to draping as an intuitive and stimulating way to bring clothes to life has transformed the way she approaches fashion and patterning. Her success story and love for creativity are sources of inspiration for all those looking to learn and explore the world of fashion.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation for moulage

    • Presentation of technique and materials
    • Research and mood board
    • Mannequin marking
    • Screen preparation
  • U3

    Dress Moulage

    • Screen positioning and pinning
    • The pence and its transfers and wearability clearance
    • Defining the neckline, armhole and length
    • Final marking of the mold
  • U4

    Mold completion

    • Screen correction
    • Planning on paper
    • Cutting plan
  • FP

    Final project

    • Pattern Making: Tailored Dress with Moulage Technique

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Pattern Making: Tailored Dress with Moulage Technique. Craft, and Fashion course by Francys Saleh

Pattern Making: Tailored Dress with Moulage Technique

A course by Francys Saleh
Designer. Piratini, Brazil.
Joined November 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (5)
  • 973 students