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Digital Draping

The disruptive power of technology is always present in the fashion sector, which never stops. The future of
fashion is being quickly ushered in by digital drapery. Designers are able to electronically drape and shape clothing
on digital figures by using 3D imaging and simulation-based software, which removes the physical limitations
of traditional draping techniques. By allowing for previously unheard-of innovation in fabric manipulation, this
elevates the importance of efficiency and environmentally friendly solutions. (Fig 5)

Fig 5

Draping Tools and equipment
Draping tools are necessary to drape, measure, mark and draft designs.

1 Awl: It is a pointed metal instrument used for punching holes for belt eyelets.(Fig 6)

Fig 6

2 18-inch Clear Plastic Ruler: It is a two-inch wide ruler divided into 1/8-inch grids. (Fig 7)

Fig 7

3 French Curve Ruler: An irregular curve ruler used to shape and curve edges of collars,necklines, crotch
seams, armhole and hip curves. (Fig 8)

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