Transform fabric into fluid, timeless silhouettes. Experience linen in a new way. Learn draping techniques to turn into desirable timeless garments.
Step into a hands-on draping experience where structure meets spontaneity. This workshop invites designer enthusiasts and creative minds to explore the expressive potential of linen—shaping, folding, and sculpting it directly on the form to create garments that feel both modern and enduring. Katarina has extensive draping and design experience and will be sharing some of her own, developed techniques. The aim to to play and explore, yet apply few limitations to achieve strong outcomes.
What you’ll explore
Foundational draping principles through a live demonstration
A showcase of 3–4 distinctive draping techniques
How to translate fabric into form using minimal intervention
Working with 1.5 to 3 meters of fabric, you’ll design and drape either a top or a dress guided by a refined set of constraints:
→ Maximum two seams
→ Strategic cut-ins
→ No added panels
These intentional limits push creativity while ensuring a clean, elevated outcome.
The focus
Shape a strong silhouette, define key drape elements, and construct with precision using French seams. Garments will be basted and main seams sewn during the session, finishing techniques shown to complete at own pace.
Creative freedom, expertly guided.
While the approach is open and exploratory, you’ll be supported within a thoughtfully controlled framework—designed to help you achieve a polished, professional result.
Workshop flow
Introduction to the designer’s practice and approach
15–20 minute draping demonstration
Individual making session with guided steps
Closing group review and shared reflections
What to bring:
Pins, needles un-picker, cloth scissors measuring tapes. We will provide special chalk and a selection of linen fabrics .
Suitable for beginners and advanced participants.
Workshop Leader:
Katarina Rimarcikova's design practice reflects design statement aesthetics inspired by all the senses of its creator; psychological theories, human nature and behaviour, philosophy, personal journeys, literature, history, art, dance & performance... It’s an intriguing mix of draping, volume and strict lines, tailoring, push & pull, pleasure and pain... constant analysis of the unknown.
With great respect to the beauty of the female body, Katarina's manipulation of form in her own unique way, allows her to present new silhouettes. The work incorporates contrasts of tailoring and volume to achieve desired new lines and silhouettes that include intriguingly cut signature coats & jackets. Together with in-depth research and translation of conceptual 2D themes into 3D movement, the collections offer unique mix of timeless, intriguing wearable pieces beyond trends and seasons.
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