The Making of a Charles James Gown: Shape Study & Draping

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Welcome to my channel! Welcome to the second episode of Study of Shape. In this episode we are going to cover a Ball Gown designed by Charles James. I will study the construction via draping and share as much info on the way as possible . #couture #dressmaking #fashiontutorial #drapingclass #dressmaker #patternmaking #fashiondesigner

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Timestamps:

00:00 Charles James Ball Gown 1951

02:22 The Bodice

10:34 Charles James Book

11:51 The Skirt

19:24 Let's Finish This

22:11 Vote for the next dress