Dartless Sequins: Nick Verreos shows How to Drape a Dartless Bodice--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel
This is one of my FAVORITE DRAPING TIPS that I learned from my very, very...VERY AMAZING seamstresses. They have taught me a lot through the years and I wanted to share this with my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel followers and viewers. For many, many years I would drape silk chiffon (or tulle-backed) sequined bodices for my NIKOLAKI gowns using darts--because I din't know of any other choices...
Nick Verreos "How To Drape a Dartless Bodice"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
It wasn't until one of my seamstresses--while sewing one of my gowns--stopped me and said "NICK! Why are you putting a dart and ruining the sequins??" I told her "well, isn't the fabric a woven fabric so...it must have a dart...". NO!!...
No Dart Draping: Nick Verreos draping a dartless bodice for sequined chiffon/tulle fabrics, "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel
My seamstress schooled me; she taught me how to drape a sequined chiffon fabric for a bodice WITHOUT including a dart that would ruin the sequined fabrication. After that, it was DONE & DONE. And now, I'm passing this draping couture tip on to you!
Click below to watch "How To Drape a Dartless Bodice" on "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel:
Nick Verreos on "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video "10 Steps to Creating a Garment: From Sketch to Finished Gown"
Time for my LATEST "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video: Ten Steps to Creating a Garment. Many viewers and fans of my YouTube Channel, leave comments (Thank You!) and one of the most popular comment is "Nick! What are the steps in creating a garment?" Sooooo....in this video, I describe step by step, the TEN steps--from sketch to finished gown--that a designer (or fashion brand) goes through to create a garment.
Sketch...Pattern: "10 Steps to Creating a Garment" Video, Nick Verreos Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube
Step Ten...Finished Gown: "10 Steps to Creating a Garment" Video, Nick Verreos Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube
Click below to watch "The 10 Fundamental Steps to Creating a Garment" Video:
Form Padded--Nick Verreos "Padding A Dress Form For Your Size"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
Many, many fans of my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channelask me, time and time again questions such as "I have a size 4 dress form but...I'm a Size 10! So...How can I make myself something?" or "My dress form is a 6 but I have to make a client something and she's a size 8...so...what can I do?"...well, Nick To The Rescue! In my latest video, I show you how to pad-up your dress form using varying sized shoulder pads and customize it to larger sizes, or measurements...
From Size 4 to...Size 8: Nick Verreos "Padding A Dress Form For Your Size"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
Save Your Shoulder Pads--Nick Verreos "Padding A Dress Form For Your Size"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
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Jacket Collar 101: Photo still from "How to Draw a Notched Collar"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Video
I'm on a "Collars" mood in my YouTube "Fashion School" Channel...Most recently, I did my "Drawing Basic Collars" instructional drawing video which you can watch HERE. And now...it's time for NOTCHED COLLARS for JACKETS! In my NEWEST "Fashion School With Nick Verreos", I decided to extend my "Basic Collars" drawing tutorial into a little more advanced territory.
Nick Verreos--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos"--Drawing Notched Collars YouTube Video
In this video, I take you step by step on How To Draw a Notched Collar. Notched Collar (or Lapels) are very common for jackets and coats and one of the basic "You-Must-Know" details when wanting to become a Fashion Designer...or Patternmaker, or Fashion Illustrator, or Technical designer...etc.
Step by Step: Drawing a Notched Collar--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video
Collars, Notched Lapels, Buttons and Buttonholes--Nick Verreos "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" How To Draw Notched Collars YouTube Video
If you want to learn how to draw a Notched Collar for a Jacket... Click below to watch "How To Draw a Notched Collar" on my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel:
Draped Slash & Spread: Nick Verreos "How to Drape Without a Dress Form Without a Dress Form: Slash & Spread" Video--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
Side Draped Fab: Nick Verreos "How to Drape Without a Dress Form Without a Dress Form: Slash & spread" Video--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
Slash & Spread Fashion Class: Nick Verreos "How to Drape Without a Dress Form Without a Dress Form: Slash & spread" Video--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Channel
So...using the Slash & Spread method, I show how to create the pattern/drape of a one shoulder side-gathered dress...without the use of a dress form. I hope you enjoy!
Click below to watch "How To Drape Without a Dress Form: Slash & Spread" Video:
Nick Verreos and his NIKOLAKI gown--NIKOLAKI design studio, Downtown Los Angeles Arts District
The gown I am using is a one shoulder design in a raspberry colored silk satin organza (photo above). I thought it would be fun to show an "Advanced Draping" lesson and give a tutorial on how to drape the top section of the gown:
Drape, Pleat and Smooth--Nick Verreos showing you how to drape a one shoulder pleated bodice--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel
Click below to watch "How To Drape a One-Shoulder Pleated Bodice" Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Video:
In this latest video, I show you how to use an enlarged Croquis:
To use for drawing your Collars--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube "How To Draw Basic Shirt Collars"
As well as a Step-by-Step instructional on How To Draw Basic Shirt Collars, including the Basic Shirt--or Convertible--Collar, as well as Band (Nehru, Mandarin) and the Peter Pan Collar...
Collar Drawing--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube "How To Draw Basic Shirt Collars"
And don't forget to check out many, many more "How To Draw Collars" in my book "A Passion For Fashion" which you can get HERE!
Click below to watch my "How To Draw Basic Shirt Collars" Instructional Video on my YouTube Channel:
Fashion Poses--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube How Ton Draw a Fashion Croquis
In my latest "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video....I show you guys How To Draw A FASHIOOOOON Croquis! Yes, darlings, it's time to "bump it up" when it comes to your sketching and croquis. In my previous videos, I showed you how to create a Flat Sketch Croquis so this time, I'm adding a little more movement and dimension to make your FASHION SKETCHING more...FASHIOOOOOON!!!
Nick Verreos--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube "How To Draw a Fashion Croquis"
In the video, I show you how to create your very own "Fashion Croquis", using the same 9-head principles as the Flat Sketch Croquis Video but...with some adjustments...It will take your fashion illustrations to a more professional/designer level:
From Croquis to...Couture Jumpsuit--Watch my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Video "How To Draw a Fashion Croquis" to find out how YOU can do it too!
Click below to watch Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube Video "How To Draw a Fashion Croquis":
Croquis Boy: Nick Verreos showing How To Draw A Croquis for Flat Sketches--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube
In my latest "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube tutorial video, I decided to take a break from Draping and Patternmaking, and do a SKETCHING video! For this new video, I wanted to show everyone How To Draw Your Very Own Croquis For Flat Sketches!
Croquis and Flat Sketches: Nick Verreos "How To Draw A Croquis" Video, Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube
A Croquis is what lots of designers, assistant designers, fashion design interns, students, etc., use to help them draw fashion/garments especially when showing "quick sketches" or doing the preliminary drawings for a collections and eventually, full-fledged Technical Sketches. You can find out A LOT MORE about Croquis in my book "A Passion For Fashion: Achieving Your Dreams One Thread At A Time", which you can get HERE!
Nine Head Croquis Drawing: Nick Verreos "How To Draw A Croquis" Video, Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube
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Bias Draping: Nick Verreos "How To Drape a Bias Dress"--Fashion School With Nick Verreos YouTube
ATTENTION Fashion Draping Aficionados!!! Next on my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube videos, it's time to show you How to Drape a Bias Dress! A lot of people have asked me to show them how to drape a bias dress so...I thought "well, why not add that to my 'Fashion School With Nick' video repertoire!". I decided to add a little bit of interest to my Bias Dress Drape by...
Making it a cowl front neckline (above photos)--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube, How to Drape a Bias Dress
As well as...
A semi-plunging cowl back! (above photos). Notice that I also included examples of my own NIKOLAKI gown designs that are bias dresses...just for your visual enjoyment--and also as examples of what bias-cut gowns look like--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube, How to Drape a Bias Dress
Finished Drape--Nick Verreos "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube, How to Drape a Bias Dress
Click below to watch "How to Drape a Bias Dress" on my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Channel:
Fashion School With Nick Verreos: How to Drape a Basic Pencil Skirt
Next on my "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube Videos, I wanted to teach young and old(er) fashion draping aficionados a fun way to Drape a Basic Pencil Skirt. The pencil skirt is a very popular item in a stylish woman's wardrobe so here's a way to drape one. This approach, in particular, is a bit more "modern" than the way they would teach you in actual fashion schools, because I show you how to do it with one dart in the front and one dart in the back--as opposed to the "old school" two-darted front and back method.
Pencil Skirt Draping 101: Drape the front--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube
Marking the Dart and Waist--"Draping a Pencil Skirt" Video--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube
Voila! Pencil Skirt Drape!--"Fashion School With Nick Verreos" YouTube
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Ready for a Ride--Tim Gunn and Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Anne Fulewider (top photo) and Season 15 designers (lower photo)--Season 15 Project Runway Episode 10
#1....OMG! Up, Up & AWAAAAAYYY!! This week's
episode began with a "note from Heidi" (that was placed there by a
Production Assistant) telling the designers that for the next challenge
"they need to have their heads out of the clouds...and you can't wing it
and win it!". This left them scratching their heads and making wild
guesses, wondering if they were A) going hot air ballooning or B)
designing at a bird's sanctuary. As it turns out, they were taking a helicopter
ride to be inspired by Manhattan.
If you ask me....based on their runway designs...it was a waste of money...it
turns out the designers were more inspired by golf courses, and Africa?? (Hmmm!). Maybe they should have taken a taxi
ride instead...Or better yet: Gone to that BIRD SANCTUARY!!
What Kind of Underwear Should I Wear Rik?--Designers Rik
Villa and Nathalia JMag--Season 15 Project Runway Episode 10
#2....OMG! Rik's The New JENNI!! Poor little
Nathalia... ever since Jenni got the boot, Nathalia has been like a lost puppy,
caught in the rain searching of its owner. If we didn't already know that
Nathalia was the baby of the group, the editors made it LOUD and CLEAR letting
us know how much she needed a new security blanket. So.....Rik to the Rescue!
She turned to him for advice for everything. In fact, I was waiting for her to
ask him what kind of underwear she should wear for Runway Day!! Rik was
such a trooper, taking the place of Jenni---- and bless his heart for that----
BUT if it was me, I'd be running for the Brother Sewing Room the minute I heard
Nathalia's quivering "What should I do?" voice.
Editorial Minnie Mouse and Bird Poop Slash--Designs from
Dexter Simmons (L) and Rik Villa (R)--Season 15 Project Runway Episode 10
#3....OMG! Editorially Confused!! OK, since this was an
"Editorial" Challenge, it was just kind of interesante that
the two people--Rik and Dexter--who "attempted" to do Editorial,
ended up in the bottom. While I give them kudos for trying to step outside of
the "design box" and honor the Editorial part of the challenge,
Dexter re-hashed his Mickey Mouse exaggerated rounded shoulders jacket
and Rik made a disjointed dress that left everyone--except the Marie Claire
editor--dazed and editorially confused.
Designer Cornelius Ortiz and his design (top photo)--Season
15 Project Runway Episode 10
#4....OMG! Cornelius' Comeback!! While Cornelius' shift dress wasn't
particularly Editorial, it was definitely creative in its design. The colorful
leather inset panels and interesting seaming were unexpected and enough to give
him the Power Diva Editorial Win. In addition, it was a surprise that he was
inspired by a golf course, of all things. Luckily, his model and design looked
more Upper East Side Chic as opposed to Caddy Shack Putting Green! This was a
nice redemption for Cornelius who was saved by Tim only 2 episodes ago. Even I
was like "Really Tim, this is your SAVE?" But, yeah, at least in this
challenge, he got his "How you like me now!" moment.
Wonky Side-Bo*b: Nathalia JMag and her "Superwoman" Design--Season 15 Project Runway Episode 10
#5....OMG! Double Auf Wiedersehen!! We knew Nathalia
was in trouble with that Star Trek-Meets-Britney Spears Wonky Side-boob
Superwoman ensemble (UFFFFF! that was BAAAD!). But Dexter gave her a run for
her money with his Gothic Minnie Mouse Jacket Re-do with a lace negligee dress
underneath. Power Goth Disney Lingerie, anyone?? Well, the moment Heidi
declared that Nathalia was OUT, and Dexter remained onstage...I thought
"You In Danger GURL!". My instincts were right and Dexter became the
victim of this season's Double Elimination :(
Here's my MyLifetime.com FULL RECAP of this week's episode of "Project
Runway":
Season 15, Episode 10 Recap: Power Trip
It seems hard to believe that we are already at episode 10 of Season 15! And as this season moves along briskly, the designers continue to dwindle in numbers and with the conclusion of this week’s episode, we are left with a surprise total of only six designers! How did we get here? Sit back, relax and join me for a ride in the “Project Runway” helicopter!
The designers are in their humble abodes where they just happen to find a note from Heidi. The note reads, “For the next challenge, be sure to have your heads out of the clouds. After all, you can’t wing it and win it.” As they leave, everyone is taking wild guesses as to whether they will be A) hot air ballooning, or B) designing in a bird’s sanctuary and using feathers. As it turns out, it’s none of the above. They all gather in wonderment at a heliport as Tim and a special guest land down in their very own “Project Runway”-branded helicopter...
