In commercial apparel manufacturing, flat pattern making is the prevailing standard for mass production. However, in Parisian Haute Couture houses and premier Indian luxury bridal ateliers, the pinnacle technique remains 'Moulage'—the art of 3D sculptural draping.
When draping on the mannequin, the designer observes how grainline tension, bias stretch, and fabric gravity interact in real time. Rather than relying on rigid formulas, draping allows organic dart manipulation, asymmetrical cowls, and architectural pleat structures to emerge naturally.
Curriculum Alignment: Directorate of Technical Education (Kerala)
Institch Institute of Design Edavannappara grounds all FDGT Diploma modules in real-world industrial compliance. Our pattern labs, CAD suites, and couture ateliers ensure students meet Kerala PSC vocational exam standards as well as global ready-to-wear export specifications.
At Institch Institute of Design Edavannappara, all Module 2 FDGT students spend 95+ studio hours draping full-scale evening ensembles in calico muslin before cutting into pure silk organza, brocade, or velvet.
Understanding the 45-degree true bias line is essential. When fabric hangs on the bias, it clings to natural body contours without requiring excessive darts, providing that signature red-carpet silhouette celebrated by world-renowned couturiers.