Drama Draping 101: A Live Demo with Brandon Zayden Skipper

Step into the world of high fashion at the Mood Fabrics Showroom in Ponce City Market. This exclusive event offers a front-row seat to the design process as Project Runway alum Brandon Zayden Skipper performs a live draping demonstration.

This is an exceptional, observational masterclass designed to demystify garment architecture. You will watch a flat piece of textile transform into a dramatic, three-dimensional silhouette directly on a dress form, gaining a deep understanding of fabric manipulation, structural integrity, and professional runway construction secrets.

• Observing a Master at Work: Watching Brandon execute live bias draping, pleating, gathering, cowls, and dramatic folds in real-time.
• Engaging in Interactive Dialogue: Participating in an ongoing Q&A where Brandon breaks down the technical "why" behind every fold, pin placement, and fabric grain alignment.
• Reviewing Concepts: Gaining visual insight into how to break free from commercial patterns and build an intuitive, sculptural design process.

• Sketchbooks & Designs: While this is a live demo and you will not be draping yourself, you are highly encouraged to bring your current fashion illustrations, sketches, or active project concepts.
• Design Hurdles: If you are currently stuck on a specific pattern or structural silhouette, bring your ideas! Brandon will review attendee work and demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on the dress form to help solve your specific design challenges.

• An Observational Masterclass: A supportive, high-energy environment focused heavily on visual learning and technical analysis.
• Creative Inspiration: The masterclass takes place inside the pristine, innovative Mood Fabrics Showroom, surrounding you with the premium textiles that fuel the modern fashion industry.
• A Community Connection: Opportunities to talk shop and network with fellow Atlanta designers, sewists, and fashion enthusiasts.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mood Fabrics Showroom, 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United States

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