Statement Series: Couture Draping Tutorial (Part 1) | How to Create a Structured Base Welcome to Part 1 of my Statement Series — a new video series where I walk designers through high-impact techniques to help you create bold, signature pieces that stand out. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to drape the structured base for a couture piece — perfect for building volume, form, and drama into your designs. Whether you’re designing gowns, avant-garde looks, or elevated ready-to-wear, this is where it all begins. 🧵 Tools & Materials Used: • Boning for structure • Horsehair fabric for body and stability (Both available at Rosa’s Fabric in Atlanta or Miami, or online via Instagram @rosasfabric) 🩰 Dress Form: Royal Dress Forms — highly recommend for precise and couture-level draping. I can’t wait to be back with you for Part 2 of this tutorial, where we’ll build on this base and take the structure even further. If this helped you or inspired you, don’t forget to comment below and let me know what part you want to see next in the series!