--- product_id: 256154395 title: "PUBLISHING Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition" brand: "laurence king" price: "MX$4798" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Laurence King" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/256154395-publishing-draping-the-complete-course-second-edition store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Iconic runway & film costume projects 3.62 lbs precision weight Step-by-step masterclass visuals PUBLISHING Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition **Brand:** laurence king **Price:** MX$4798 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your fashion game—drape like a designer, create like a star! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PUBLISHING Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition by laurence king - **How much does it cost?** MX$4798 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/256154395-publishing-draping-the-complete-course-second-edition) ## Best For - laurence king enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted laurence king brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expert Authorship & Legacy:** Learn from Karolyn Kiisel, a seasoned fashion educator with over 20 years of industry and teaching experience. - • **Perfect for Serious Creatives:** Highly rated by professionals and hobbyists alike, this comprehensive course elevates your sewing craft to couture level. - • **Visual Learning with Every Page:** Detailed step-by-step photos and line drawings make complex draping techniques accessible and engaging. - • **Runway to Red Carpet Inspiration:** Create dresses, skirts, trousers, and jackets inspired by iconic fashion and legendary film costumes. - • **Master Draping Techniques Unlocked:** From beginner basics to advanced bias draping, master every fold and curve with expert guidance. ## Overview Draping: The Complete Course (Second Edition) by Laurence King Publishing is a 1.66 kg, 22.86 x 3.18 x 30.86 cm comprehensive guide authored by Karolyn Kiisel. It covers beginner to advanced draping techniques with step-by-step visuals, focusing on garments inspired by runway fashion and iconic film costumes. Perfect for fashion professionals and serious hobbyists aiming to master three-dimensional garment creation. ## Description Product Description Covering beginner draping to more advanced techniques, this new series of master classes from bestselling author Karolyn Kiisel provides a complete course. Projects include dresses, skirts, trousers and jackets, highlighting key fashion garments from the runway to the red carpet and iconic costumes from films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and In the Mood for Love.Starting with the basics of preparing the dress form and fabric, the book advances through pinning, trimming and clipping, and creating shape using darts and tucks, to adding volume using pleats and gathers, and handling complex curves. Advanced skills include how to use support elements such as shoulder pads, under layers and petticoats, and how to handle bias draping.Each exercise and project throughout the book is explained with step-by-step photographs and line drawings that bring to life the art of creating fashion in three dimensions. About the Author Karolyn Kiisel is currently teaching costume at the historic Theater Academy of Los Angeles City College, California, and taught in the fashion department at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles for over twenty years. Her fashion designs have been sold internationally, and her costume work has appeared widely on screen and stage. Review: This is a very detailed and comprehensive book. I’m slowly working my way through it. There are sections on how to drape all the main garments, focussing on the feminine/curvy form only. One amazingly cool thing is the huge number of worked examples: each one begins with a photo of a garment (eg a publicity shot of an actress in a lovely dress), then you get a series of photos and instructions where that EXACT shape is recreated in calico or a relevant material (for lightweight or other interesting fabrics). Not that they use the word “muslin” to describe the fabric which is called “calico” in the UK. I admit I am skipping some bits, and going back as needed, but even given that, I’m already getting some good results; first ever draped bodice block! I have no formal training in dressmaking, so cannot give an expert opinion, but as a home sewer I’m finding it very accessible - if you read carefully and take it at your own pace. I am very happy with the information on how to alter the fit, though I would have perhaps liked more photos of incorrect fits and how to ameliorate them. Next: the Gibson Girl blouse! I highly recommend this book. Review: Excellent for serious sewing practice. ## Features - Item Trademark: LAURENCE KING - manufacturer: Laurence King Publishing - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 3.62, 3.62 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1786272318 | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (276) | | Date First Available | 22 August 2019 | | Item model number | 9781786272317 | | Language | English | | Product Dimensions | 22.86 x 3.18 x 30.86 cm; 1.66 kg | | Release date | 27 July 2020 | ## Images ![PUBLISHING Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912fgWVAsLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***N on 8 May 2021* This is a very detailed and comprehensive book. I’m slowly working my way through it. There are sections on how to drape all the main garments, focussing on the feminine/curvy form only. One amazingly cool thing is the huge number of worked examples: each one begins with a photo of a garment (eg a publicity shot of an actress in a lovely dress), then you get a series of photos and instructions where that EXACT shape is recreated in calico or a relevant material (for lightweight or other interesting fabrics). Not that they use the word “muslin” to describe the fabric which is called “calico” in the UK. I admit I am skipping some bits, and going back as needed, but even given that, I’m already getting some good results; first ever draped bodice block! I have no formal training in dressmaking, so cannot give an expert opinion, but as a home sewer I’m finding it very accessible - if you read carefully and take it at your own pace. I am very happy with the information on how to alter the fit, though I would have perhaps liked more photos of incorrect fits and how to ameliorate them. Next: the Gibson Girl blouse! I highly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***Y on 23 June 2025* Excellent for serious sewing practice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***A on 10 January 2021* This book is full of wonderful knowledge and advice. Whether you’re a beginner or advance this book is great because it covers all the fundamental basics in an easy step by step process. It shows images of the fabric draped on the mannequin, along with flat patterns, instructions and tips and tricks. For the price-tag that it is, it’s fantastic. ## Frequently Bought Together - Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition - Patternmaking for Fashion Design - Pattern Magic 3: The latest addition to the cult Japanese Pattern Magic series (dress-making, pattern design, sewing, fashion) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/256154395-publishing-draping-the-complete-course-second-edition](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/256154395-publishing-draping-the-complete-course-second-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*