In This "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to drape a Ball Gown Skirt. He shows you all his "Tips & Tricks" for creating the perfect shape with two box pleats and by using a under crinoline to drape on.
This is fabulous. I’m in self isolation at home having to make a ball gown for my final major project year 2 in fashion at college. This is very uplifting !!
Nick, I don't design or sew, but I love your videos. They're interesting as well as entertaining. And in these days of national turmoil, you provide a welcome respite. Thanks!
I love how you explain everything in simple terminology.... Your fabulous upbeat attitude makes the your instructions fun and memorable....thank you for taking the time to do these videos...you are very much appreciated...❤❤
I really like how you make the creating process so fun and romantic; it's better like that :) not structural and rigid how sometimes people make it to be
If you are looking for LARGE pieces of muslin, look for Quilter's muslin, or Backing muslin. It's 108" - 120" wide. It's made for Quilters who don't want a pieced back. It can often be purchased by the bolt.
This guy just happened to come across my page and while I'm watching him I cant help but smile and truly be intrigued at what he does. Hes very sweet and just imagining being in a class with him I know I dont have to be nervous or afraid to ask something. That is a very special thing sir for you to earn my trust so quickly. Thank you and I hope to see more videos soon!
I'm going to be making my own wedding dress, and this video is insanely helpful! I have lots of experience with several more advanced garments (corsets, for one example) but I've never made a ballgown! Thank you so much for such an informative and in-depth video :)
Its been an amazing experience learning from u , I have watched this video thrice just to get ur instructions perfect to make this kind of skirt ....I have been watching models wearing them and always wondered how amazing They looked and wondered how this style was different from just an ordinary box pleating was ..thanks Nick as u r the only one who has made a video on this , I wish u had a video how u cut and stitched the same as well however I shall manage to do this without a menequin
This is my first time coming across this bubbly diva that literally made me smile through the while video which was not only upbeat and fun but verrrrry informative... I couldn't pass the opportunity to tell you thank you so much not only for the educational work you put out for everyone but most importantly for your bubbly personality that demands for those who are watching to feel engaged with the happy addicting personality thathe gives his audiance. I have to say thank you for being grate at being you and thank you for making me smile. Love your videos...
Thank you so very much for sharing your time and experience. You, kind sir, are so appreciated! Giving back and being selfless shines through you. I love how your fun, vibrant attitude shines in you making learning fun and easy. Showing your honesty in your work by saying I made mistakes and how to correct. Being thorough and specific are exactly what most require and need. THANK YOU for understanding.
I am so glad I've been following your channels for years, I am a final year fashion student and I must say you've helped me loads during this years with my assignments. You're not just amazing at explaining things in an easy way, but you're also the funniest teacher out there, every fashion tutor should be like you. Thank you so much 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Oh Nick, you make this old lady SO happy. I only sew for fun and for my kids drag costumes but I love watching the whole process and garments come to life!!
Omg i love your teaching methods soo much! As a seamstress i like to see and learn how other professionals do their process and yours is the best! I have learned alot from you!! My biggest problem is zippers!!
Oh my lord I am obssessed with these wonderful videos! I have been experiencing a lot of anxiety and depression lately over my year 12 formal coming up next year and I can't afford a nice looking formal ballgown. I have responded by taking a deep step and making my own dress for this year. I believe your videos are extremely helpful and mind blowing on how gorgeous the dress can be with your tricks and tips that are understandable. I hope my dress can turn out as fantastic as your gowns do, I'm taking so many notes and rewatching your videos constantly!
Let me tell you something, you are freaking awesomeeeee. I am self taught and i learn best from your awesomeness. Keep posting so i can keep learning. LOVEEEE YOUUU
Ive learned so much by watching your videos, above all i just love your charisma and how you make me smile all the while while teaching me something valuable, and that sir is something that very few people mannage to accomplish here, so thank you for making it so much fun! I look forward to more! :)
New subscriber here. Thank God I found you 😀 i am planning to sew myself a prom dress/gown for my daughter, and there you are. Im just beginning to sew and im pretty sure i can make it just by the way you teach your subscriber. Hope to be like you someday ❤. Salamat. Paula here from the Philippines.
Good luck. One suggestion to help you, make a mock up. If you don't know what that is, it's where you make the dress with super cheap material, like muslin, as a practice to making the dress before you make the dress with the pricier fabric. It's your chance to make sure the fit is right and that you understand how to sew it together well. This way you make mistakes on cheap fabric and don't accidentally ruin the nice fabric.
Hola Nick, lamentablemente no hablo inglés pero entiendo todo lo que explicas, supongo que es el idioma universal de los apasionados por la costura, felicitaciones y muchas gracias, eres genial
Hi Nick...I just wish to tell you how much im enjoying you videos. I'm a first year baby fashion design student and i am almost at the end of my first year. I really find your input so helpful...to just expand my creative ideas...THANK YOU THANK YOU....FROM FASHION DESIGN STUDENT IN SOUTH AFRICA STUDYING AT CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY...;)
You are an incredible designer and teacher as well! I’ve been binge watching your channel all weekend! I also shared your channel with a couple friends I know would love it as much as I do. Will you please consider doing a video on how to drape a train? I’m considering making a pageant gown. Thank you so much for this wonderful channel! 😀
My fabric talks to me Nick, but its not saying anything nice. I've been sewing for well over 50 yrs, I accept that I will never have anything remotely like your talent, but I love your videos.
NICK I SOOO LOVEEEEE YOU YOUR PERSONALITY SERVES LIFE WITH A SMILE AND YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL TEACHER EVER DECIDE TO GET A FASHION SCHOOL I'D LIKE TO BE FIRST TO SIGN UP
Hi Nick! I'm a bit of a beginner at draping and designing, and I was wondering how I use the muslin draped to make the actual skirt? Thank you and I really love your videos - they're so useful!
Hi, he made a series about how he made a prom dress for his niece. In one video, he showed how he transfers a mockup to a pattern. Basically what you do is cut it clean (if you draped both sides you will notice that they are not a 100% symmetrical. You have to find something "in between" or choose the "nicer" side). Then, you copy your mockup on paper WITH ALL THE MARKINGS! Before you use your nice fabric, make sure you make a quick mockup before, sometimes you have to change it a little bit so that it fits perfectly. You will either transfer those changes on your pattern (if they are not very drastically and if you feel sure about it) or you will make do the same steps again until you are satisfied with your mockup.
Thank you Mr. Verreos! You're my inspiration to study fashion! I had a clothes sence when I was 5 year old. I remember my dad dressed me in a brown coat and I hated it. I told him I don't like the colour and the look of it!! I still remember it after 30 years!!! It was awful!
Hola Nick Gracias por sus videos me han ayudado mucho, como le dije antes lei su libro y lo recomiendo es muy util. Hello Nick. Thankyou for your videos it have helped me a lot. As I told you before a already read your book and I really recommend it.
Such a great video! I just finished draping the front of a wedding skirt using this tutorial, and now want to do the back...with a train. Do I just use a longer piece of fabric? and then just make a paper pattern for both front and back? Thank you!!
Do not regret. It just means when you take it, you'll have a leg up because of your fortuitousness. Try to see the positive in a situation. It makes life sweeter!
Thank you so much for these tips I’m making my little sister a dress for something coming up and she wanted a really nice ball gown making the skirt is the hardest part for me! Subbed to!
Hello Nick I'm kind of confused about what you said about cutting the ball down on the cross screen if you cannot find fabric that's 60 in wide because if you can't find fabric that's 60 in wide if it's smaller than 60 in wide for example if it's 45 in wide then are you going to cut it for the width you know what I mean if you find fabric that's 60 in wide then you don't and then that's all the width that you need but cutting a ball gown skirt with the 45-in fabric how is that going to work for with if you want to go really wide or if you want to do some ruching how was that going to go how was that going to work I'm quite baffled by that
