Draping a Bias Dress

In this Fashion School with Nick Verreos video, Nick teaches you how to drape a bias dress. He gives you Tips & Tricks to make it easy for beginners and helps you easily navigate the draping process.
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[@mypaleskinblog]

OMG I'm so in love with your personality!

[@charliesoutherton4249]

its a true passion for fashion personality

[@rhondathomas6773]

HE IS HILARIOUS, I CAN LEARN FROM HIM, IM ON MY ON LEARNING HOW TO DRAPE CORRECTLY.

[@azarreza3135]

My Pale Ski

[@melgandawa]

3rd dd@

[@melgandawa]

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[@majichands9515]

I'm very lucky to found your channel thanks a lot

[@miriamquintana6812]

hola Nick soy de Argentina me gusta tu trabajo , pero no hablo inglés 😭 , podrías subtitular ? en castellano , gracias ,por enseñar.

[@kimberlyreuter6825]

I’m having a really hard time figuring out how to get it off the dress form and then sew it together

[@patrickjohnson695]

this is not what you sew together. this was the drape for the pattern pieces for the real dress. you take these pieces and transfer the shapes and markings to the wrong side of the real fabric and THEN sew those new pieces together. otherwise you'd have a dress with a big grain line down the center front and sharpie marker in the seam.

[@elizabethbell1077]

But if you're really determined, french seams would probably be the most realistic option

[@lindsaygoodwin3140]

1930's bias dresses had all these beautiful shapes and seams, which helped to eliminate waste. Bias dresses can have very little waste if planned correctly.

[@johnnytme]

Thank you Nick, I attended F.I.T. in 1986/87 and have done nothing with my education. You have inspired me to sew and drape again.

[@MagdalenaRajnohova]

Oh no, such a pity, but happy for you now u started again

[@sylviawaide4217]

can you show how to sew it as well. I am wondering how to sew the Cowl.

[@jaredini]

Easiest way to learn how to sew nearly anything is to take and old shirt and take it apart and studying how it all goes together. It's all just working folds and seams and fitting peices together like a jigsaw.

[@sledding9606]

@@jaredini Hi Andy. Regarding this dress. Can it be worn as is or does it need a lining please? I'm learning. Many thanks

[@brendafuller1806]

You are adorable! So glad I found your channel 😍

[@alexiusyang]

Watching nick’s video somehow made my depression go away, this person is so precious and good at explaining things

[@DeborahLongtin]

love you sewing school! are you going to do pants and jumpsuit?? thank you

[@lamirandagordon8716]

would you put a lining inside the dress...how would you get rid of the triangular piece I side the dress? I'm new at this

[@nikkigoddess450]

Nick, you are wonderful ! I love it and I also love the red dress ... wow ❤️ So beautiful and you are cute and adorable ... Nicki.

[@SL67OP]

How do you transfer this style on to paper in order to get a pattern, or is this a daft question?

[@luzipizarro9675]

Nick love your videos, but you always do skinny girl. I am full figured . plz a video on full figured model. I just love how you make it exciting.

[@sibars2316]

I learn so much from your videos....pls keep them coming 🙏🏼 luv ya!!

[@amberwendt1843]

Love your video's Nick! I am a full time working mother who wouldn't normally have time to learn something like this, but it has always been my passion. I have watched your video's over and over, got a mannequin for Christmas, and am ready to try my hand. I just want to thank you so much for the time you put into this series, and anticipate your next video!!

[@NickVerreosFashionSchool]

Hi Amber! OMG!! I am sooo happy to read your comment! Congrats on getting a mannequin for Christmas and Thank you for your lovely words! I am getting read to put up many more videos soon!!! Stay tuned... --Nick

[@pamelabrinkley6900]

I'm a big fan. Love your videos😊

[@mariatickner4421]

what a teacher wish I found you sooner

[@sibars2316]

i just bought your book on amazon nick....all love from EU ❤😘

[@ligiachamba7797]

HERMOSO quiero uno para mi TALLA M.

[@melissabrown8339]

Lol Nick you are actually so hilarious I love your sound effects of the fabric relaxing 😂 As a patternmaker for 8 years now I am still learning everyday and it’s inspiring to see someone else who gets so excited about the technical aspects of garment creation 😘

[@abhag2936]

plz help me after draping how to s stitch the 👗 dress

[@gailstewart612]

Love your show!!! Love your light! Love your energy! You make designing and sewing super FUN!

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

Anyone who chose that thumbs down opinion is certainly jealous because they cannot work at your superb skill level or communicate as you do. UR GOD's gift to us!

[@TheSleepbabysleep]

Hello Nick I got a bias dress to make, and I am in panic because I really don’t know how to do, watching this video I think I can get done but I need more details, can I send a picture from the dress to you, could you help me please?

[@adebayoclement1234]

Am absolutely love this

[@lanabidaultsaliege186]

Very good draping video thank u ! I have a question at the end though, how do you remove the tight dress securely from the stand without ruining all the pining ? And if it was a longer skirt would you just continue pining until the end of the skirt ? Thanks !!

[@monicamorgan7994]

Love your videos! Just binged watched at least 10! More please!

[@kebylynn]

I love your videos and your energy! What a great teacher. I was trying to figure out how to make Dissh’s Cass drape dress and found your channel.

[@sharondamajor7946]

I like Nick. He's a great teacher...great personality

[@suchitrarajguru]

Wow tht ws d superb n most amezg way of making cowl dress.luv ur work n explanation on each topic.also following u on instagram😍😍

[@deeptikawde2932]

Wat is Instagram account of Nick verreos.I wud luv to follow him.

[@samstylist9173]

I officially love ya Nick! 😍😁😘

[@mamasaidsew4843]

OMG is it truly this easy. I love a cowl neck and bias is my favorite dress. I'm trying this. TFS

[@nisarganaik9526]

Thanks for this Nick. I have a draping presentation tomorrow. I'm gonna do this with some different design thanks for this really. Its gonna help me tomorrow.😊

[@Mimi.bit02]

Love it!! You are an awesome teacher! Everything was so easy to understand and you explain it so that there is no way I could make a mistake!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜😘

[@Byzantina1204]

I can't believe I just stumbled on this. Love it 😍 I'm subscribing right now!

[@anidaralopez5676]

I'm going to dig through your videos to find where you actually transfer the fabric you draped to a pattern(?) to use for cutting the real material. I'm sure there's got to be one somewhere. Thank you again!

[@RosskiiAdeen]

😍 this dress looks fantastic. I would've never guessed it would be even remotely this easy to make something this chic.

[@dakshinisivakumar3996]

Awesome explainations and demonstrations Sir can yu plz even show the sewing part aftr draping… bcoz im learing draping from yur vedios… i still did not try out bcoz i dont knw hw to sew aftr draping… can yu plz help me out by posting a vedio on sewing of draped dress???

[@sadhaqurrahaman3564]

Sir I am like your all video I am a student and fashion my passion I am Bangladeshi I make pattern and make anybody and Sewing blazer jacket O saef pant Etc Forgetting pattern and making I love fashion fashion is my passion

[@santhoshkabadi1797]

Superb, ya theory with practical. I like this type of learning. And you are more talented. And I am your small fan. Thanks for sharing. Namaste🙏

[@NickVerreosFashionSchool]

Thank you for your SWEET words Santhosh! Namaste, Nick

[@santhoshkabadi1797]

Thank you so much. For your valuable replying. I am very happy. My best wishes always with you.🖑take care namaste 🙏

[@santhoshkabadi1797]

Many more happy returns of the day nick sir 🤗 namaste.

[@aries2750]

Next to the blue with black there’s a brown dress and I lived it...could you show us how to make it? Pretty please!!!!

[@emmalove135]

Do you add a sheer, stretchy strip of elastic to attach to each side of the upper shoulders in back to help prevent the shoulders from slipping down the arms? Or , perhaps a length of jewel “ bling” in the shape of a “ Y “ as a nice decor attachment?

[@brendastuntz1727]

if you design with appliques then there is no such thing as wasted fabric. that doesn't mean that all designs should use them, but it is an excellent way to dress up a gown or other garments. scraps are also great for accessories such as satin or silk flowers for the hair, bodice or even a belt. just saying, don't toss those scraps... utilize them or sell them to someone who will.

[@dedeable227]

Thank you so much you are a very wonderful teacher. Stay blessed always.

[@chundungbotson3111]

Weldone sir. I love all your tutorials but my challange is, i don't have a maniikin. Hm,hm,hmmm

[@monicamorgan7994]

I wanting to create a madeleine vionnet bias gown.. It is sleeveless and has a vneck and vback.. any advice you can give would be so helpful !!

[@lepidussollertiaatheriusex7274]

when will u start uploading again :(

[@priyadarshanisahu4463]

It's too beautiful sir....me too learning a lot from u.... from an Indian Grl prabha....

[@gingermom12]

Very clearly explained. Thanks.

[@tabassumaziz2205]

How to cut arm hole what's the formula of cutting arm hole specially front side like a coat...?

[@sintafikom99]

Hi Nick. My body is not the same size with the manequin. How can I make the dress that fit me? Thanks

[@aditiagarwal6529]

Hi Nick. I love your videos. Can you pleaseeeee do a video on fusing dos n donts and invisble zip stitching dos n donts.

[@nyashamakore2618]

Thank you Nick,can you please show me how to draft male short pattern

[@ShivangiKrishna]

How do you actually pull it off the form for sewing? it just seems the toughest thing...

[@kelekele1]

Shivangi Krishna my thought exactly

[@shola12363]

after you make all your markings while its on the dress form you unpin and sew where need be

[@username-jc2tp]

Nick is just making the pattern pieces. You will take the pieces off and add another line 5/8 inch away from the seam line he traced on the dress form.. Then place the pattern pieces on the fabric you buy to make the final garment out of.

[@sakkshideep9906]

Thanks for sharing your talent...but sir may we know how to stitch these dresses as well

[@lindacanu5600]

You are so adorable! Love your personality!❤️😘

[@EndangSujiatistp]

Cantik bajunya

[@sujatasolomn8242]

Could you please explain how can we make drape dresses without monique

[@agnesparke-james4279]

Nick ! You had me transfixed to your video on that bias dress. I shall be running to the fabric store to buy pieces of material.l am bored again, so sewing will take me to another level . I am highly motivated. Thanks for sharing your video with me .

[@emmanuelgonzalez422]

But how do you know the right measurements for your client to drape it correctly ?

[@rebeccachambers4701]

if your a small seamstress you can make lingerie from the bias scraps its more then enough

[@mabeledelduok3619]

I love your personality. it is very warm and you are a great and interesting teacher

[@jhadiyhandmades8136]

Wowww this is perfect for me thankyouuuu ❤🤗🤗

[@bienbukutu]

I would love to be your student. so much fun and knowledge in You.

[@teresitadejesuschaveztobon2800]

Thank you so much im from Mèxico Veracruz Mèxico

[@TalluhlaTheQueen]

Hey Nick. I have learned alot about draping, but how do you sew the dress and take it of the dress form? :)

[@markusmulder_]

You take the drape apart from the mannequin unpinning everything but before you do that you must mark with notches (small horizontal lines that cross the seams from one side to the other)where front and back side seams meet at certain points, for example at the side bust, waist, hip line and knees. After that you just unpin the draped garment and place front and back pieces on to pattern paper where you have previously marked a bias grainline and match that bias grainline with the one marked on the fabric. Align it well flat on a table against the paper and put weights to hold it. Or put pins to hold the fabric down but this will make the fabric shift a little. After that you pass a tracing wheel along the lines transferring them to the paper underneath the fabric (you can also place marking wax paper in between the fabric and the pattern paper to transfer the lines). After that you lift the fabric and smooth the transferred lines with a curved ruler or by hand if you can, make sure the armholes are symmetrical as well putting them together folding the paper and passing the tracing wheel on one and redraw one side the same as the other. Do the same for the back and don’t forget to mark the notches on each side seam for front and back and add seam allowances. You now have a pattern from the drape which you will then cut on the final fabric. Baste together and test again on the mannequin or person before finally sewing it by machine. For an unlined dress like this better to use a French seam. The armholes will need to be fused so they don’t stretch. Leave it hanging for 24 hours before hemming because the bias will grow at some parts while hanging and be uneven therefore you will have to redraw the hemline to make it even. This dress in the video will probably fall off the shoulders because of the depth of the front and back necklines so it will need a ribbon across the back that goes from shoulder to shoulder tied at the center back. It’s also a nice detail. Hope this is clear and that it helps. Good luck if you try it, it’s very difficult to get it well 🥴

[@marymagdalene3004]

How to you make the pattern from that? Would be great to see how that is done.

[@elisaschlawginski96]

love it! i've learned a lot from you, thank you!

[@stephanietom_md]

You are fabulous! Can you do this with velvet?

[@sledding9606]

Would you need to line this dress or would it be ok as is please? TIA

[@ivory9184]

How can hold in the shoulder sir you put any strap??

[@gardenalways]

I just found your channel the other day and so far I've learned a lot! Thank you! But do you really use a Sharpie to mark fabric? Or is that for teaching purposes only?

[@gardenalways]

I needed to listen on a little further and you answered my question in the video.

[@SanjayKumar-yr1kh]

please give this vedio for how to cut and stitch without statue

[@oedhelsetren]

Totally mopping this pattern.

[@harrietsutton9799]

What about body con dresses for stretch fabrics?

[@منىالنهدي-ث9ظ]

Have you worked on the top or the bottom of the fabric

[@indind1174]

Thank you im making it now but i guess i was in wrong grain :(

[@teodoramunoz2450]

Wow Wow 🎉🎉🎉God bless you your Art🎉🎉🎉

[@cld1237]

Ok, I'm JUST seeing you on here.. OMG!! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU since PRW!!! SO glad to see you on here!! JUST SUBSCRIBED!!! 😍😘🤗🤗

[@harshitasharma1799]

very beautiful dress .sir Hindi me bataye

[@rupachowdhurypal854]

I Lv your teaching style

[@normasabusab9785]

Nice ,thanks learned so much

[@morganolfursson2560]

You don't happen to have a twin brother in Japan called Andrew . Because i knew a guy there , who looked exactly like you , but i mean EXACTLY an identical twin brother , same personality too, same voice, , he is originally from LA . You guys should meet , this is absolutely spooky it is exactly like looking at him and hearing him . I have shown the video to friends of mine who know or knew Andrew and they ALL thought he started a youtube channel. none of my friends thought you weren't him, even his parents wouldn't make the difference . Sadly i have no idea where Andrew is right now , but if you go to Japan and visit the gay are of Shinjuku Nichome (yes he is gay too if i dare assuming you are as well) i am pretty sure that everybody will call you Andrew and he was extremely popular there .

[@marynaylor1741]

HVe you ever made princess Tiana dreo

[@jaredini]

Hahaha you cheer me up no end Nick, your upbeat delivery always brings a smile to my face. Btw, do you have a name for your dummy? :-)

[@marilynbrowne-kirby4773]

Hi Nick, I am really impressed with your work and how you genuinely like to teach people like us. I really would like to try this dress but how do I know how much material to purchase for this DIY? Bust 38, waist 36 and hip 43. Thanks in advance for the guidance.

[@sledding9606]

Hi. Just love your creations Nick. Would you please make a video of how to sew and finish off this work. Many thanks from Australia

[@yasamanhedayati9549]

Nick, is this method (draping) suitable for any kind of dress? Or there is any limitation? What about a coat for example

[@jacklineomondi4682]

Im from africa kenya and im so in love with the classes😂😂😂im enjoying while laughing

[@gloriabebz9567]

great video nick...please how do you get the sharpie stain off the ready garment...just curious

[@Thecakecrusader15]

LOVE THIS!

[@jadejones6512]

I would just like to say thank you for sharing the videos. I do have a question. I have been visually learning for about 1 year. As I have been observing how you drape a bias dress on the form would I transfer the drafted dress onto the fashion fabric as is or add seam allowance to the actual fashion fabric?

[@abbilily5386]

Thank you so much for making your teaching available!! I'm making my prom dress for two weeks time and this video has helped me so much! Much love xx

[@Shannthall]

I love youuuuuuu xoxo from.mexicooooooooo

[@JassyJade]

Thanks for this video

[@sewsooze68]

I Love your Video's, I would make dresses for dolls or underwear from the waste, I don't like waste I'd think of something to do with it :-)

[@nanthiniramesh3519]

Hi sir in this lockdown period I just thought to learn something new. Really the videos are interesting the way you present. I love them. I hope you will teach to stitch them too. Thank you so much. From Srilanka

[@deeptikawde2932]

Wow.your trick n tips r so easy I m luvn with it....Thanx a lot. Deepti. From India

[@kellyross4801]

Wondering how you would add ease?