What I learned in draping class at FIT
Posted by Regine Tessone- founder of the Original Modest Swimwear line for ladies and girls on 6th May 2015
Draping class at FIT taught me how important precision is. Draping gives a three-dimensional form to an idea of a garment. In Draping, one uses a fabric called Muslin (a very low-priced, somewhat stiff fabric). It would be too costly to use any other material for practice. However, once you have the correct version draped, you must use the actual fabric with which you intend to create that particu
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"The Jewish Wardrobe" part one
Posted by Regine Tessone-founder of Aqua Modesta the Original Modest Swimwear Line on 6th May 2015
“THE JEWISH WARDROBE”
Part one
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is currently running the “Jewish Wardrobe” exhibit. Part of the exhibit displays beautifully ornate costumes worn throughout the Middle East by Jewish men, women, and children from countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia. The clothing underscores the roles of ceremonial dress in life cycle event
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