How To Drape a Dartless Bodice

Ever wondered how to create a bodice with NO darts? Well, in this latest "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick will show you how to drape a dartless bodice that can be used for beaded and chiffon gowns.
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[@FutureFendiFsnista]

Learned more about draping in 4 minutes than 4 years at fashion school. Well done my friend! 👌🏾

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Write a book and get your own TV show. You are fabulous!

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Susan Hixon I second that notion

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I would never miss a episode! 🍿🍿

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I should give you my student loan payments instead of my school. Im learning more from you that my years in the fashion school

[@timtimleisan2312]

Giancarlo Gedler Exactly 👍👍👍

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youtube in general! So many talented teachers on here, Nick included. I could watch him and listen to him do this all day :D

[@memo14111]

Yes, this is true I learn from you more than school .. Especially these small things that make the difference .. I love watching your videos You are the best teacher ever

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YEAP!

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You really should write a book and do an online course. So many people will willing pay for your online school because you make learning fun

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Addicted To Style Are you kidding me...Who says its not in the pipeline? You berra enjoy while it lasts. So many started free and slowly go into 'buy my book or give you a teaser and the 'payment subscription to my website'.

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shhhhhhh.... we like free!!!!!

[@simpleme6701]

Don't worry, he earns money from KZbin. And I'm glad because he earns every penny by being an excellent teacher

[@riyamukherjee2422]

yes sir we need a online classes from you. where we can learn from you. I love your videos a lot

[@sewaldodiy]

You're so generous Nick thanks for sharing!

[@HyperSpeziFisch]

Just when I was about to put a dart into my lace top for the wedding dress. That's so much better! Thanks!

[@icpearls477]

Omg you are so amazing! I wish you were my fashion teacher when I went to fashion school. I learn more from your videos than I did at school. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, you make draping fun. You definitely should write anothet book but a pattern making book or something, I would so buy it!

[@ag4ev]

You are such an amazing teacher! You make learning easy & enjoyable! Thank you so much :)

[@paturnellahazell8091]

You make learning so fun and enjoyable,best part my daughter loves watching your videos with me,thats a plus.

[@Kyddoemiko13]

A passion for fashion I am going to have to check it out on Amazon. Thanks for the tips on a dartless bust.

[@StephanieJ777]

You give me life and make me feel like I can do anything.❤️

[@yoli5779]

I get the same feeling! I just love his attitude and personality (:

[@emmalove135]

I began to learn sewing when I was 15 from my mother and a class at school. Later in life I took a class in college on Fashion design and pattern drafting. I bought your book at B&N and I enjoy reading it. I am looking forward to your next book. I appreciate that you have shared your experience(s) and knowledge of sewing (+ your tips & tricks ) with me in your book and these videos. Thank you, Nick .🤓

[@briosapatterns3949]

I love you Nick 😃 you are so positive and funny 😊 and of course the best couturer

[@caillew7618]

1 year later and I’m just now finding you. Where have you been all my life? I’m learning so much.

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What great information. At 64 I thought I knew a lot but in 5 mins, super informative. Fantastic! I now need your book and a new model. Liked, shared and signed up. Only found yor videos today. Addicted now. xx

[@martelleludik9558]

This is literally one of the best channels i’ve stumbled across! Had SO many gaps in my fashion education (clearly) and could never find the right textbooks to help fill them in. Thank you Nick! These lessons make the hustle for my own brand so much easier!

[@shaktimishra9478]

Hey sir. This is Shakti from India.. I really love your dressing sense. You are looking just amazing in this double breasted blazer.. hoping to see you more in double breasted suits.

[@kinzzy8015]

Thank you Nick , Im glad to have found your channel and learning every day . Im planning on creating my own label and clothes designed by myself maybe in 2-3 years time in God's timing but in the meantime I'm learning skills and new knowledge from you every day. So thank you.

[@ShKD245]

Wish you had a school, I could attend.

[@naminami5291]

Gillian Williams me too

[@junecooper]

I'm really impressed. I'm just a sewing enthusiast and I've only sewn a couple of bad dresses, hoping to learn every day a bit more. I didn't expect to find this today. This is art. No, it's magic.

[@jettheret7800]

There was only one person who made me feel comfortable to learn sewing. I enjoyed sewing so much and she made it fun. That was nearly 30 years ago. But today I was looking to find out how to get back into sewing and you popped up. After watching you, I felt like a did back then. Excited, hopeful and eager. The only time I took my eyes off your video was to type this post. Lol. Can you be my tutor? ♥

[@graciemaca6996]

Love the glitz! "No darts" is a great idea! Why ruin that gorgeous fabric?! There has NEVER been a video by Nick that I haven't learned from. His teaching technique is amazing!!! Thanx Nick!

[@michellefite9596]

I have a Master's Degree in Fashion Design, I have learned more from videos like this and Pinterest than I did in school, wish I could get my money back !

[@Vill3tt32009]

I appreciate you. I believe I have found inspiration. Thank you. 👗👘💃🏻

[@amyfoxy1]

I love you where have you been all my life

[@MsMahiram]

My mind voice ❤😃😃

[@kristionaquest]

Him about wrinkles: 'it'll go away' Me: 'that's what I say about my problems, but they're still here.'

[@nikop3571]

I have nothing to do with fashion. I think it's a waste of time. Came here by accident. And watched 3 of your videos. Then subscribed. I just realized fashion is a science actually...very technical. Too bad so many airheads are spearheading it. Fashion needs more people like you.

[@tamarajade3795]

Nick you are my absolute role model, I have been designing my own label and it is easy because of you I attend uni for fashion but you teach me so much more and with ease. Thank you so much for making a channel. If i ever could meet you to get a few lessons i so would. never stop giving us videos.

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Tamara jade hi Tamara

[@tamarajade3795]

Hi Nick thanks for the Hi

[@pineapplepizza8639]

Tamara jade same even though i’m in high school fashions class, i’m learning so much more about draping from nick

[@phyllisgordon6577]

You have talent. So wanted you to win project runway.

[@toxicitaseworld]

Nick, eres genial.....tus videos son educativos, siempre sonriente y de buen humor, me encantaría ser tu aprendiz 🙏.

[@ecmc1072]

My mom told me about you and now i'm obsessed. Thank you so much for sharing your talent! I'm going to use this to make very gothic dresses. :D

[@veronicawilliams8682]

Oh Nick you have just enlighten me on what to do with those darts in the misses size blouse patterns I'm using for my 8 year old grand daughter. She looks very mature for age. I thought the darts would excenturate the situation.

[@staceyducksworth1449]

OMG, Nick! I've been sewing and designing for it would seem like a century. However, I am always learning new techniques watching your videos. Thanks so much for the videos. Please continue the good work. Ig Dress_maker_atlanta

[@meganlarson8657]

I reupholster furniture and think it’s neat you use some of the same techniques for manipulating fabric! Also you are amazing!

[@ibrehe9482]

Please guy, it's easy to drap with no dart, how do you create the flat pattern to cut out the self fabric on? After Draping, you still need to create a flat pattern. You keep using Judy as if it's the same measurement for every woman. Create a larger measurement using your drap as a step.

[@timtimleisan2312]

Thank you so much Nick Verreos, this really help me a whole lot. I once made a mistake draping neckline with bias( same design as yours) Won't let that happen again. All your videos are really helpful.

[@tanialovestea7578]

Nick where have you been all of my life? You are splendid and fabulous👏

[@brdly9743]

HI Nick, would this technique work with draping a dartless silk bodice/dress?

[@britanymarriott6519]

This was amazing!!! You just solved my problem in hiding darts 💜💜💜

[@caracarabonitaa]

Amazing vid, thank you so much !! :)

[@angeloc.mendoza2615]

Hi, Sir Nick I'm Mike from Philippines. I've learned a lot of important things in fashion and techniques of how to create a fabulous garments, thank you so much and God bless.

[@RW-du2lw]

I just found your channel and I love you! You make learning so fun! gah!!!😃

[@smritishakya118]

you are fabulous!! i love watching these all fashion videos and i have one question for you can you please upload the video draping of transforming dress ? i mean a model can change a look of the dress on the spot of the fashion runway

[@sallymannu37478]

I have seen ur videos draping on bodice but didn't understand properly of stiching them, please show one complete dress with stitching

[@ljm8636]

We love u Nick u are the best please continue the outstanding job that u are doin we depend on you cuz only u can make it easy for us to understand thank u God bless u

[@elizabeths8229]

Hello Nick, I love watching your video's & ABSOLUTELY think the designs etc are great. I love designing & making ladies fashion & thank you for being you! (You always look so stylish too)😊

[@roger6499]

انا مستمتعة طريقتك في الشرح سهله وبسيطة قوت اسكندريه

[@Monasmilezzz]

I really appreciate your work and enthusiasm, it makes the process a lot less intimidating. Thank you for existing haha

[@diannaa6189]

Love love your videos. I would like to know if you would consider doing a tutorial on slimming dress designs for plus women. Most of the clothes out there have no waist emphases. I am a plus woman with a waist and 5'8. Blouses are box shaped with no darts or length and some dresses are unflattering. Maybe you could talk about fabrics and patterns Please share. And thank you.

[@cocodakilla]

Dianna A lol no darts? Seems like they just sew shapless garments for larger sizes

[@ladyGainer]

The professors I had at FIT made it so difficult looking at this video had me ready to go it 5 minutes. Thank you for this

[@MarilynDIAZDESIGNS]

You’re so fabulous, from the moment I first saw you on PR!! You’re a great instructor! YES! Do the book!

[@sallymannu37478]

One thing u drape all the dress but with draping u should tell stitching it then it will complete a dress

[@elvirag.9322]

You are the gorgeous I can’t believe how much I’m learning from you + you make laugh ..

[@luvsumsox]

I love this tutorial!! Question: would this work for a fuller bust (D/DD)? Or..... any suggestions/adjustments?? Thanks in advance! Your videos are amazing!

[@NickVerreosFashionSchool]

Yes, I think this could still work on a fuller bust but I would modify the depth of the plunging V neck and not make it go to the waist. Good luck!

[@stevanitoma1873]

thank you! Really interesting and you explained so good!!

[@jsugo]

You are an inspiration for me! You motivate me to follow behind this dream of creating pieces of art. Your techniques are very helpful. Thanks for sharing your talent!!! Javier from Paris, France.

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Is the first video that I watch from your channel. I enjoyed it so much! I finally found a KZbin professor for my home sewing school! My eyes where shining watching the video! Thank You! ♥♥♥

[@oedhelsetren]

Just want to say how much I love your videos. I've picked up some great tricks from you. Also, the entertainment value is off-the-charts. Even my husband enjoys watching your videos.

[@eammm758]

Nick ♥ can you design the blue dress that designed by Michael Cinco that weared by pia wurtz

[@SewStruck]

Wow! I definitely learnt something. Thanks for such an awesome vid!

[@tarotableguidance]

I love your channel! Do you have a Patreon? I may not be able to afford your beautiful clothes but I would pay to learn what i can from you!

[@NickVerreosFashionSchool]

Hi Lacey--Thank you. I do not have patterns for sale now, but hopefully in the future. I will let you know if they become available! xo

[@bhaka4521]

Oh sweetie! She said Patreon....Google it.

[@angelapapazian8558]

Guys, there is also a word "patron" which is the same as the "pattern"! Nick quite possibly thought that the word "Patreon" is misspelled.

[@Shairasharma-hj8sg]

I want to learn with u u r amazing teacher !!!!! Thank u for being U tube,,

[@MissNebulosity]

I found your video just because I was trying to learn a little about darts and saw your video in the sidebar. I was curious to see your video about avoiding darts, and I have to say that your onscreen enthusiasm makes me suddenly wish I could study fashion design! I'd love to have a teacher like you! I think the most interesting part of seeing this video is the fact that I figured all this stuff out on my own. I actually had no idea that my methods were legitimate! I learned this before I learned darts because darts seemed like some kind of mathematical logic. The only thing I knew how to do was to sew like this without darts. o_O

[@slrcouture]

I love you ❤️ you make designing so fun and easy. Can you start doing the draping, pattern making and sewing on one garment in one video? Basically the start to finish process 🙏🏾

[@Smilebefine]

Where did you buy dress form. If you know where to get it in Europe. I'm searching but no good results came up. Btw: love your tutorias. Be well

[@jeaninemorris246]

you are soooooooo AMAZING!!!! Waiting for new videos is like wating for a good movie to watch.. .

[@amyalberta2675]

you are creative ...thank you for teaching ...

[@darrylgoodwin7461]

Hi Nick, OMG I simply enjoy your video. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I know im lol a late comer but dating myself, I grew up watching Trippon (sew whats new) he was such an inspiration in my early years as a designer and now I feel a breath of fresh air having found your video and I plan on getting your books. BRAVO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tsmart727]

Please,please do a show on Bows, and scarfs........ Sir Verreos, I like your suits, they are Glamour couture

[@mrdipeshchauhan]

awesome... u explained very neat n clear...thank you,,

[@CeNadraz]

This is very clever ! I need to try This! But I wonder , is this possible to do without a doll as well?

[@sheikhasaid6646]

Hi, Thanks alot for sharing your talent with us. You are amazing l have watched many programmes but no one is like you. Pls can you show us how to make patterns for plus sz with big boobes bcos always we end up having a big armholes and showing alot of skin. Thank you

[@diss0nance]

wow! you are amazing! and what a giggle! I've been looking/waiting for a video like this for years!!

[@sa991r3blu3]

I absolutely loved watching you in project runway and now i get to learn from you every week!!! Dreams do come true

[@marmaria3983]

You taught from the heart and not from the books, it really show how passionate you are in this industry. You enjoy sharing what you know 😊😊😊😊. That makes you wonderful. I enjoy your channel, hope to learn more from you ^.^

[@judyblackman4468]

Hello Nick, heck man, I just adored how easy you made that no-dart draping tutorial look. I wanted to go try it out immediately, while you were on. You see, I usually shy away from these troublesome fabrics. Anyway, kindly demonstrate the stitching up procedure of the entire dress, to completion, in a part 2, of the tutorial. I'm giving myself a refresher course to return to designing. Thanks much. I'll be watching for it. J.J.

[@makaylamirth9854]

First can I say thank you! You get to the point and you’re very clear in explaining plus you tell us everything without skimping because you want us to buy a class, book, etc. in order to learn. AMAZING 🙌😅

[@komalagarwal315]

Hello sir.. really lobed your videos and ya learned a lot too but would love to see more of ur draping ur videoes turning into pattern and to of diff sizes... Thank you

[@kpr0ck]

Nick what if after draping the muslin I lay it flat and use it to cut the sequence fabric?? Would that work?

[@Peacebestill27]

i just love his style........ u make learning this advanced stage of designing soooo interesting. i am in love with ur style of teaching and ur passion for designing is soooo contageous. i cant imagine all that u must have achieved being a fashion designer. i am a beginner ( i dont have my sewing machine yet i just enrolled in a fashion school in nigeria) but i already understand this watching it once. thank u sooooo much for sharing. i pledge to always watch ur tutorials cos i know u will certainly make me laugh, smile and learn after all learning should be fun and not always serious

[@ohnotigerflowers]

YYAAAHHHSSSSSSS! thank you! i love these tips!

[@naminami5291]

I would love to buy your pattern book if u hv! 💕

[@vixxnn]

You are such a great teacher. I actually feel like I could do this... (this bit), and then there is the rest of the dress, I would mess up.

[@sanyogitagiri9797]

I've learned draping Technics in my school but everything was with dart so i am really happy to learn draping without dart and it feels so easy to learn from u.. thanks for making it so easy for us to understand. Love your teaching skills alot. You are simply great 😊❤️👍 thank you for sharing your skills with us

[@tsmart727]

Nick you are a Fashion nugget.Thanks for the talents ....smooches and high 5

[@maddiegarcia6617]

30 seconds into watching this video, I was beyond excited. Love your energy and how passionate you are about your fabric types, patterns, and detail on how to work with them!

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I love you Man, you explain everything so well, and tell why it makes a difference, which sticks in my mind better that way! You are ADORABLY FUNNY, I'm definitely going to get your book and as far as that goes any book you write, but I can not Thank YOU enough for you doing these videos, you are very generous, and it makes it easy watching you and all your amazing easy instruction. Thank you again!!!!

[@carolesmith9093]

Just started dress making and find your videos absolutely brilliant. I usually make bags, bedding and soft furnishings and saw one of Your videos and completely hooked on making clothes. Your hints and tips are soo good. I do find your background music very annoying though ☺ Please keep making these great videos. Thank you

[@olympewalser4865]

You're talented and funny ... You deserve your own show !!! Your French is perfect ...Bravo l'artiste !!!

[@leomarilyn4232]

Thank you I am a fashion student at my local community college, most of my ADAM program classes have been via zoom, I have taken pattern drafting, fashion history, fashion sketching, design and construction haven't taken the draping classes yet, your demonstration gives me a better sense of the draping pattern technique Gracias, Senor Nick

[@nenitasmail]

OMGOSH! YOU ARE SO GOOD, LEARN A LOT FROM YOU NICK, I should not go to school, and threw a lot of money shame I only wasted all my money, you are much better than to those instructors.

[@noragarrido2900]

You are the best teacher that makes learning sooo simple an fun! Thanks!

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Can you please have more books published? I can't seem to find yours anywhere... All sold out. And are you releasing a 2018 edition, because The Book Depository has a pre-order?

[@sarah-nyanuermadolcep2039]

I just want to say, thank-you! Maybe one day I can reference how I've made a legendary low drop bodice w/ no darts. Thank -you!

[@amyjayne1080]

This is great - thanks! It appears you're easing the "dart" into the side seam and along the armhole. I read your response to the question about possible utilizing this technique for larger busted models; why would you have to raise the depth of the neck line? Also, I'm curious to know if you modified the muslin (lining pattern piece) along the front seam to match the shell fabric (since the shell fabric was shifted approx 3/8" towards the side seam)? Thanks so much!

[@beverlytownsend825]

Ok I've been sewing a very long time but I have a bride that has thrown me for a small loop on her wedding dress. She want a deep plunging front and back for her bodice ...sleeveless and strapless... and no sweetheart neckline. The skirt will be very full tulle.... how can I have the bodice fully supported without exposing her......oh! She is very well endowed.?? I'm thinking i have to make a hidden corset to support her and the dress?? And I've thought about the nude power mesh too!

[@eeewyuck]

I just have to say as a fashion school dropout, I wish I had youtube and more importantly YOU all those years ago. Your voice is like an auditory benzo for the apprehensive captive in vogue,,like myself. Sooo thanks handsome, smooches😘

[@mariafabiolatobon2293]

What I said is not a compliment it is truth, in other words you are very talented. Purposefully I bought your book 3 days ago and I'm finishing reading it. It is very good, excellent. Thank you. God bless you.

[@olubukolaegbele1231]

You are incredibly good mr Nick.. I stopped getting notifications of your videos for a while..but stumbled on this video on my gmail.. I am so glad I did.i have a question I kept wondering, after draping, how do you take it off the mainikin and sew on the sewing machine? I mean all the pins would fall off and just don't get it..I sew my self ..I cut on a table and after take it to my sewing machine and sew..but fell in love with all your videos and love to try your technique of draping. kindly help me know how you put it all together, do you use needle and thread to hold it together before taking it off the mainikin or...... thanks Mr Nick.it's Bukky .am your subscriber from Nigeria

[@libnisosa8323]

No sé coser, y aún así ésta es la mejor suscripción que he hecho en youtube! god...

[@Craigeecorner]

Hi Nick, I'm from Melbourne and love your work man... you 're very talented Loving your work.. I'm a freelance Lingerie pattern maker/ grader