Creative Pattern Cutting

I have done some experiments with draping on the stand to try and create a design like Marchesa or Cirnansck. I have included pleating to create a bodice shape, I like this shape and would very much like to include it in my final design for this project but I am not convinced with the whole gown look.

I have cinched in the waist with a piece of fabric in red poly satin in a rich red. This will help with the hourglass silhouette.

I decided to use the same colour fabric at the bottom of the gown to balance the colour, but the design would work equally as a cocktail dress with the bottom red removed.

I would like to carry on draping on the standard try and create something more sculptured and more angular.
 Will need to try this process again and see if I can create an alternative look.

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