The moulage is
the foundation of the pattern drafting system taught by the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne
in Paris. This is a system of measuring the figure, calculating, and drafting
a pattern that will fit the torso like a second skin, incorporating any of the
infinite variations of shape the human figure can take.
The book starts
out with an introduction and some history of the development of pattern drafting
systems. This is followed by a discussion of the proper way to measure the figure,
for this system. The CD-ROM, which is made for QuickTime Player, shows a video
demonstration of these measurements.
Calculations of
the measurements follow. Measurements are in both inches, and metric. The book
then proceeds to show, step by step, how to draft the moulage back, then the
front. Common adjustments to the muslin is next, followed by instructions on
drafting the men’s moulage.
From the Moulage
the book will cover how to add wearing ease to create the sloper, or block (the
basic unit of pattern drafting). A chapter on “special cases” follows,
covering unusual situations such as osteoporosis.
Finally A discussion
of how to use your sloper to check a commercial pattern will enable you to use
this tool as a fitting aid, making it easier to adjust patterns to your figure.
*PC and Mac compatible, this CD book uses Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you
can download for free from Adobe.
