How to Drape Without a Dress Form: Slash & Spread

In this latest Fashion School with Nick Verreos video, Nick shows you how do create a gathered dress without draping on a form. He shows you the slash and spread method of patternmaking to achieve a couture-quality draped dress using a flat pattern.
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[@lafrapele]

I wish all teachers were so enthousiastic, smiled and happy like you! You instantly make me happy; thank you!

[@loveandpeace3545]

That dress is beautiful. Thanks for showing us how to make the paper pattern but can you please show us how to cut and sew the dress.

[@britishkashmiri169]

Don’t know how I got here but I’m so so glad , subscribed right away , thank you for making sewing so simple and fun. Your smile uplifts and brightens our day. Im no longer afraid of drapes and gathers or changing patterns without a dress form Thank you ❤️🇬🇧

[@kristinabathory8870]

Not only are you a great teacher, you are FABULOUS to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@missysmuses]

I love how youu explaian everythinng. No one eles does it like you! I don't need anyone else!

[@demidemi4169]

I smiled all through this tutorial. I'm excellent at using the slash and spread method for creating drapes but I couldn't resist watching this. Nick's energy is so so contagious! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jelenaboksan444]

Thank you Nick, I follow many fashion-sewing channels, and you are the best!!

[@abigailparker4393]

I've just spent my whole Sunday watching and learning from you. I didn't even know what draping was before today. Thankyou.

[@chesilly]

I just did this method a few weeks back and forgot to put numbers -- it was hard without it! Great and useful tip there, thank you!

[@janika2356]

Thanks to you I will now take my sewing to the next level! You're amazing! I hope you'll get tons of subscribers and get to inspire many more aspiring designers.

[@2LIVCREATE]

Wow! That technique's AMAZING!!! Thank you for teaching so many "Nick Tricks"!!!!! 😊💕

[@hitstress]

I love your beautiful personality! Please never lose it, and you have a gift for teaching!!! Talented!

[@raulmarquez5986]

I love the way and the way you explain your classes, thank you very much for transmitting your knowledge

[@annmarto8169]

You're a fantastic and enjoyable teacher Nick. Easy to follow your teachings and instructions and most of all learning with fun. Very wonderful. God bless you.

[@anasharman1501]

You are amazing. Has anyone ever said that to you. I have learnt more from your tutorial in half an hour than from all other articles I have read in the past. Well done Nick for your thorough tutorials.😀🥰

[@pricklypear7516]

I hope you are always as happy as you seem in your videos!

[@shirlenahinds4777]

Good afternoon Nick. Thank you for your teaching method. You made the patterns so simple and easy. I have learnt a lot from viewing your videos. And you make sewing sooo much fun.

[@stephanieleiva8931]

I love the way you teach! You’re very enthusiastic! Made me to catch my attention! Thank for share you knowledge!

[@kayagal1021]

New sub! Love how you explain in detail and even explain the no-nos and the things we should remember and watch out for. Great tutorial!

[@CAcationu2]

Ah this helped me so much! There are so many projects I haven't done bc I didn't think I could without a form. Many thanks!

[@marjorieskelton2948]

Really enjoy your videos. I knew when I saw you years ago on Project Runway you would do great things in draping & fashion. Cheers!

[@lakshmiprabha7411]

He is an awesome mentor...

[@MyTeenLifeLoLTV]

seriously this video is god-sent thank you so much!!♡

[@cheriesmith5140]

God bless you! I am from a small town and hard finding resources like this. I am loving these! Thank you!!

[@Soroiya]

You have blown my mind! Thank you for this! Thank you sooooo much!

[@eleenalamat2856]

Hi Nick I love all your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Love from Malaysia. Keep em coming! More, please...

[@cristianamuntean4089]

This is amazing and so enlightening, thank you so much for sharing this knowledge with us. You are so happy, energetic and enthusiastic that you make gown draping look very easy :) I am a beginner sewer and I don't have that much imagination in order to figure things out for myself :( Therefore I consider your videos like liquid gold, pure joy and total understanding of the whole process. Greetings all the way from Romania and thank you again for sharing.

[@ashleyceaser547]

I love the way you explain. I've never understood this until now!

[@stacesmith1314]

At the start I was so confused when you started cutting the sections out. But once you start taping them down I understood how you would cut the pattern out with the extra fabric to drape. What an awesome technique. 💖

[@OCDTraci]

Nick, thank you so much for the lesson. Thank you even more for making me smile. Depression sucks, but your vids give me a needed boost :)

[@ananaga1883]

You are the best. Love your bright colored outfits and your personality. Thanks for everything 💋💋💋

[@patriciasmith9039]

You make me happy Nick. Your ebullient personality is infectious.

[@theseamstress5346]

This is about the most interesting tutorial I ever watched.... so full of life ❤️

[@Tsukikao]

You look so friendly! I just discovered your channel and I'm already sad that you don't seem to post videos anymore. Good luck for your runways!

[@laurenv.9521]

So amazingly informative and helpful! I'm so excited to get pattern paper and muslin to try this out!

[@frilindsay]

It honestly took me a minute to catch on to what you were doing, but when I did my whole sewing-brain exploded. This is AMAZING.

[@ninfagarcia2173]

I have learned so many things which I never knew before.A million thanks to you...from the Philippines!

[@deepikaoza28]

I just love the way you talk, love the way you teach. ❣️

[@mymai5859]

This vid. stands the test of time. Much appreciated 💗

[@afolabikemisola2089]

Thank you so much sir Nick,you make my day with this video.

[@pinkx2]

I love you so much, thanks for sharing all these techniques, I’m so inspired!

[@xynniey7279]

The easiest explanation to slash and spread. Thank you Nick

[@detroitcouture]

I love this and will make several tops and several dresses. This is marvelous because you opened up how to drape. I had no idea.

[@bevmcmullen8758]

Such a happy guy - love your work Nick!

[@peggymason7438]

You are such a good teacher! Love your helpful videos.

[@sirenagems4097]

I love you Nick, you're an amazing designer and such great energy my friend. Thanks for the helpful video :)

[@shaangopal6152]

You are such a good teacher And a good soul

[@jackiebrissonnette514]

OMG Nick. You are a God send. I am trying this. Thank you Thank you. Thank you.

[@georginamaher7690]

i love this Nick so quick and easily explained. thank you

[@skycilia]

Such a great tutorial,thank you for being so generous.

[@eminealici1154]

I would be the luckiest in school if I would have a teacher like you , bravo, amazing!!!

[@sataninheelz]

you are an incredible teacher!!!! most videos are so boring and take so long to explain and I never understand a thing! I'm totally subscribing.

[@Miyosari]

Nick, you're awesome..thank you so much . Wish i hav lecturer like you when i was studied fashion . .

[@elisabethdavid3926]

Love your work and love your attitude! You're awesome

[@zeliaremedios3921]

you are simply amazing. I barely know yo stitch but u make it so simple , love you for it

[@khaye200]

Love you nick. God bless you for this.

[@SabrinaNorbert]

You are awesome! Your vibe is amazing! Many thanks!

[@larsrosen6826]

Yess a new draping video! This is so great! Really helps me prepare myself for Summer Live at FIT. Taking a draping course and this is soooooooo helpful!!! Love you Nick Xx

[@bienbukutu]

Lars Rosen wish I could Go to FIT

[@lm5203]

Thank you sooo much Nic. I don't have a figure form (it's on my wish list) & your clear instructions were amazing. I was stressing whether I would ever be able to do a pleated draped dress. Now I can.

[@browneyez247]

WOW🔥🔥🔥I’ve got a dress to make for my cousin for the end of the month and I’ve been trying to understand the draping technique 🤯I’ve watched loads of videos and their techniques have made no sense!! THANK YOU💕This is Amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@beepadas]

You are so likable! Thank you for sharing your Skills

[@LyzaSy]

Love you nick!!! I am learning so much from you!!!

[@mobolajiolateju1155]

This is about thr best video tutorial I have seen... so enthusiastic, interesting and impactful... You just gained a fan💃💃💃

[@stephaniebalosbalos1866]

Thanks Nick...you're an Angel! Am enjoying your videos.

[@wendygastineau7342]

I SOOOO NEEDED THIS

[@suzyhernandez2176]

Love you, u r the best mentor/teacher and designer ever, thank you so much ....

[@maryannshupinski4670]

Hes a fabulous mentor love his classes

[@iyatoy6415]

Thanks Nick, you are the best.

[@deborahhendricks2317]

I love these!

[@Tracks777]

I look forward to more videos.Keep it up!

[@angelajimin415]

I love you and your channel 🌸❤️❤️ I learn a lot from you

[@mdavis3524]

This was very helpful for my next class. Thank you. Great video.

[@Nehasingh-lq2zj]

thanks nick. Gr8 video. verrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyy helpful!!!!!!!!! love your way of explaining.

[@cynthiac.2518]

This was extremely helpful I’m making a prom dress and I had no idea how to drape the skirt so I thank you so much for this! I just know it’ll turn out the way I want it to 😁

[@MrsBlueRoseLady]

I showed your videos to my mom, and guess what? She's your new fan!! 😁👍 Thank you so much for sharing your awesome knowledge with us, you're simply amazing, adorable and fun to watch!! Much love from Indonesia 😍❤😘

[@gigiyun9802]

You are a great teacher, love you !

[@mattiemadison1234]

He is adorable. And I love his videos.

[@virginiabond4591]

Thanks nick you are awesome and you make it fun and easy!

[@patriciasoto9241]

Nick, you are the best!!!!!!

[@dorothydavis8238]

I love the way you teach Ty for sharing your gift w us 💓

[@blezkat]

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for

[@kimrooplal4210]

Thank you Nick love these videos

[@damiloladaramola1649]

Your vibe is amazing!!!!!!!!!! Just came across your channel and so much in love with you already 😍❤️❤️

[@klaudiazurawska1271]

DUDE I LOVE YOU. Thank you for this!

[@gayatrimaharaj]

Very simple and easy for those who don't have a dress form

[@kelaegilevirginia8821]

Nick you are the best

[@Shellyzhandmade]

I really really love your videos and teaching.god bless you my brother.

[@lcastro693]

I love ur funny way to teach. You are the one!! I love ur channel. (Lilian from Brazil)

[@noelestopito7581]

I love nick verreos

[@chiara3473]

love your energy!!

[@fowokeabimbola8615]

Nick is brilliant

[@FM-nk1zh]

Thanks for all your tips. I subscribed to your channel because your are genuinely sharing good information. Thanks for that

[@joyegbule7280]

What a hilarious yet zilous tutor u make drafting and sewing interesting

[@torilatina]

I just love you Nick!

[@jassingh4153]

absolutely loved this! thanks a bunch

[@alanarobin3788]

You're amazing i learnt so much from you

[@_theeCREATOR]

Your energy is so darling! 💗💗💗

[@nicolasmith1460]

Brilliance! ❣️

[@GhazallDesign]

Thanks. Your instructional videos are very good. I also tailoring the training. I'm happy to watch my videos.

[@jackieruffoni5750]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Nick.