Thank you for your patience! A new video tutorial is hitting our channel “The Library or Draping” soon! This design is timeless and yet it can be freshened up with the volume and size of the flat collar as well as the way the sleeve puffs (notice the shape of the puffed sleeve changing with trends, higher, wider?). You can also play with the fabric (cotton, silk, leather?!) as well as button VS zipper. It’s all up to you! Subscribe and hit the bell over on YouTube so you don’t miss out on any of the amazing tutorials filmed by Mr. Tamotsu Kondo, a draping master with over 40 years of experience in the fashion industry! And of course we have used our beloved SPUR dress form to inspire the design ❤️ #draping #drapingdesigns #drapinginspiration #fashiondesigning #flatcollar #puffedsleeves #designinspo #japanesecraft #dressform #spurdressform #fashiontutorial

How do body proportions change with increasing size in male and female bodies? While male bodies tend to gather fat in the belly and the narrowest part of the body slides down, in female bodies fat tends to gather around the hips which lifts the narrowest part up towards the under bust. How can this knowledge help you in draping and designing clothes? It tells you how to accentuate the waist in larger sizes to crate a more flattering shape and celebrate curves 💕 #curvesarebeautiful #drapingskills #bodyproportions #plussizefashion #fashionanatomy #tamotsukondo

Our next video in our size 42 series is a beautiful wrap dress 👗 It’s design is simple which means that everything is dependent on precise proportions and seam placement! Watch how the waist is slightly raised and accentuated to celebrate the curves ~ You can watch the entire tutorial on YouTube to skill up your draping (link in bio). #wrapdress #curvesarebeautiful #dressform #spurdressform #japanesehandcraft #draping #drapingtutorial #patternmaking #tamotsukondo

Simply DM us your email and you will receive a code for getting 5% off of our curvy 42 size SPUR upon being added to our email list. You can of course sign up directly via our website www.spur-dress form.com (link in bio). We are currently posting draping tutorials on a size 42 dress form to celebrate curves. This Sale is goes till April 30th, so don’t miss this opportunity! Applicable to SPUR 42 with standard stand (with or without head only). #curvesarebeautiful #dressform #draping #patternmaking #fashionstudies #diversityinfashion #tamotsukondo #spurdressform

Bar Jacket Dior Style draped on a size 42 💕 Starting with this video, we will bring you a few draping tutorials on a size 42 dress form. Our first one covers the „Bar Jacket“. It’s a modern twist on the timesless hourglass silhouette. Go to “The Library of Draping” on YouTube to watch the entire tutorial ! (link in bio) #barjacket #christiandior #draping #patternmaking #patternmaker #tamotsukondo #dressform #curvyfashion #diversityinfashion #spurdressform

Oversized denim jacket draping tutorial 👖 The denim jacket you know was born in the 1930s. The design of modern denim jackets hasn't changed much compared to those days. The function and design of the jacket would have been completed that much. This time, I tried to make the silhouette quite large while keeping the details of the denim jacket. Go to the bio link to see the whole tutorial on YouTube “The Library of Draping” and drape your own denim jacket! #denim #denimjacket #jeanjacket #tutorial #oversized #draping #drapingtutorial #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #thelibraryofdraping #patternmaking #dressform #tailorsdummy

Women’s Wide Coat with Two-Piece Sleeve In fashion, the change in a silhouette is not the change in the shape of the clothes that you see with your eyes, but the change in the space between the clothes and the body. For example, if two people with two different body types wear the same outfit, the difference in the silhouette is going to be obvious. When we drape, it is important to be constantly aware of this space as we shape the fabric. Watch the entire video tutorial on YouTube under The Library of Draping! (Link in Bio) #draping #drapingclass #drapingtutorial #coat #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #dressform #fashiondesign #patternmaking #sleeves

Blouse with Butterfly 🦋 Sleeve in Bias Puff sleeves have a long history and a large variety accordingly. If we go back in time, we might think of the puff sleeves from the renaissance or the gothic era. More recently valentinos influence gave puff sleeves a huge comeback. In this video I will introduce you to a light and soft puff sleeve that looks like a butterfly spreading its wings on your shoulders. It's a rare pattern, where the sleeve is coming out of the front without an additional seam. The use of the fabric in bias gives the sleeve its special soft appearance. Go to YouTube and look for “The Library of Draping” to watch the whole video! #patternmaking #draping #tutorial #fashiondesign #blouse #biascut #spurdressform #dressform #tamotsukondo #butterfly

Classic Kimono 👘 Sleeve Jacket In this video we will introduce you to a jacket with a kimono sleeve that has a gusset underneath the arm. This sleeve was highly fashionable during the 1940‘s, but started to disappear with the mass production of clothing, as it is technically quite difficult to fabricate. Nevertheless the delicate and beautiful silhouette of this unique sleeve is unmatched by any other. We also paired this jacket with a shawl collar that mimics a tailored collar. The gently curved break line gives a very soft feel to the overall design. Go to YouTube to watch the full video on The Library of Draping ❤️ #kimonosleeve #1940sfashion #1940s #jacket #patternmaking #draping #drapingtutorial #tamotsukondo #fashiondesign #dressform #spurdressform #shawlcollar

When you think of draping, this kind of flowing, Couture-like dress 👗 is perhaps what comes to your mind~. . Due to the Corona pandemic, fashion is expected to continue its shift towards more and more casual clothing. Dress codes that used to be of importance will soon lose their meaning entirely. I don't think we will lose occasions to wear a dress, but the occasions where one can opt out of wearing a dress will increase. Still, dresses have the power to fascinate women and men, and beautiful dresses can simply be life-changing. . Passing on the culture of dresses to the future is also an important task for us fashion professionals. I hope you enjoy watching the process of making such a beautiful dress. . #couture #couturedress #tamotsukondo #draping #drapingtutorial #fashiondesign #patternmaking #dressform #spurdressform

🎄Our storage is full !!! We are back in stock with our beloved 1/2 scale dress forms both female and male that were sold out. . Just in time for the Christmas season ❤️ . The 1/2 scale dress forms are wonderful for designing, brainstorming, trying out cutting edge patterns while using less fabric and seeing the whole picture. . If you want your own 1/2 scale SPUR or want to gift it to someone, go over to our Webshop www.spur-dress form.com (link in bio). We ship world-wide and if your country doesn’t not appear in the shipping options, please don’t hesitate to contact us <3 . #dressform #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #xmas #christmashat #miniature #patternmaking #giftideas #fashionstudy #warehouse #draping #halfscale

Raglan sleeves are often associated with sportswear and raincoats, but this is an example of a raglan sleeved blouse, that’s voluminous and feminine. . It’s A-lined and the gathers are juxtaposed by the skinny collar and cuff. Draping give you to control volume in real time and see the finished result right then and there. . Watch this and many more draping tutorials for beginners and pros on “The Library of Draping”. . #raglansleeve #blouse #tamotsukondo #spurdressform #draping #freetutorial #patternmaking #femininestyle #dressform

Balmacaan coat… sounds unfamiliar? It’s the name of one of the most recognizable men’s fashion items, but not the catchiest name. Balmacaan is an estate in Scotland where the design of the coat originated from. Loose-fitted, raglan sleeve and a larger collar with belt and button that you can close when the weather gets rough. It can go from elegant to casual depending on the fabric. Worn in the final scene of “Naked Face” by Roger Moore (1984) … not born yet? Well, study up on your fashion history 😂 You can watch the full tutorial on how to make such a versatile piece of clothing on the YouTube channel “The Library of Draping” and you can of course have the male dress from in 48, that the coat is draped on. Just go to www.spur-dress form.com (link also in the profile). . #drapingtutorial #tutorial #dressform #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #thelibraryofdraping #balmacaancoat #balmacaan_coat #mensfashion #fashiondesign #draping

Shirts developed alongside jackets and their silhouette fluctuates through time. While the 90’s saw a the more loose or big silhouette as desirable, we see much more skinny jackets and fitting shirts underneath these days. This shirt is a tighter silhouette with a casual collar design but you to make it skin-tight, deconstructed, oversized or… what’s the next trend. It’s up to you! You can watch the whole tutorial on YouTube on “The Library of Draping” channel. #shirt #mensfashion #dressform #patternmaking #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #draping #spurdressform #tutorial

The flat pattern method is mostly applied to men’s fashion, which makes sense, since male bodies tend to have less curves than female bodies… but could that be limiting the creativity in men’s fashion? Draping a suit might sound odd, but it opens so many doors and we can start the blend those gender lines with dress forms as our canvases. We will upload many more men’s fashion draping tutorials in the next few weeks, where Mr. Kondo shows you technical skills to drape suits and he will also start to play with introducing more historically feminine design features to suggest the fashion of the future. Be bold #suit #jacket #mensfashion #dressform #draping #tutorial #patternmaking #tamotsukondo #spurdressform

I‘m singing in the rain… or are you thinking of spies 🕵️‍♀️ or any of the epic deconstructed raglan trench coats? The trench coat with raglan sleeves is such a dense piece of clothing in its history, used techniques and its symbolism that it is like a rite of passage for any designer. . You can learn how to drape and customize your own trench by watching the full tutorial on „Kondo‘s Draping Library“ YouTube channel and make it work for your style and proportions. Happy draping ✂️ . #trenchcoat #raglansleeve #draping #tutorial #tamotsukondo #spurdressform #patternmaking #fashiondesign

The Glam of the 40’s. Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner and Katherine Hepburn ruling the silver screen with their curves and the jackets of that era reflect that sex appeal while still holding a sense of dignity and elegance. . This jacket has the pattern of the classic Dior Bar Suit that’s indicative of this time. You can watch the full tutorial on YouTube “Kondo’s Draping Library”. . #jacket #tutorial #patternmaking #draping #40s #tamotsukondo #dressform #spurdressform #barsuit

Inner wear turning into outer wear, is a very common historical development in fashion history, like in the case of bloomers and the camisole. The bustier might be one of the most flashy, provocative and sexy examples of this. . Madonna rocked the conically shaped bust designed by Jean Paul Gaultier in the 80s and these days celebrities like Ariana Grande and Cardi B are at the forefront of bustier fashion. . Draping a bustier is fun and not that hard. So carve it up as you want to, accentuate the lines and bring on the glam. . This is a preview of the tutorial and as always you can watch the whole video on YouTube under Kondo’s Draping Library. . #tamotsukondo #draping #bustier #tutorial #dressform #draping #spurdressform #fashionhistory

Behind the scenes~ of the video shoot at the KIIYA factory in Japan, where the SPUR dress forms are hand-made with love and care <3 . High street fashion meets down-to earth Japan... can’t get any realer than this. . Thanks to the entire crew for taking their time to share insight into their daily work. We really appreciate it! . #japanesehandcraft #kiiyabody #dressform #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #behindthescenes #videomaking #realjapan #factoryvisit

The process of making our SPUR dress forms at the factory of KIIYA in Zama, Japan. . Wonderful craftsmanship from a company that has been making tailors busts for well over 100years. Incredible precision, hard work and profound knowledge that goes into each and every one of our products. . We are happy to share a glimpse of the inner work and a longer 3min version will be uploaded soon onto our YouTube channel. . Thanks to Ryo Shimoyama for filming and editing this beautiful video. . #japanesehandcraft #dressform #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #factoryvisit #kiiyabody

Who doesn’t think of Audrey Hepburn‘s tiny, tiny waist in „Roman Holiday“ when you see a flared skirt like this? . Just because something is iconic for the 50‘s doesn’t mean you can‘t bring it to the present, put you own twist to it and make it fresh and new. . Learn the technique of flaring and more on Kondo‘s Draping Library via YouTube. . Don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe ~ . . #tutorial #audreyhepburn #romanholiday #tamotsukondo #spur-dressform #dressform #patternmaking #fashiondesign

We have finally open the online store! Thank you for your patience <3 www.spur-dressform.com/shop . We have all SPUR dress forms in our online catalogue as well as some amazing, high-quality draping tools from Japan such as fabric scissors and rulers. . Feel free to look around and please reach out, if you have any questions! . #storeopening #draping #dressforms #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #japanesehandcraft #fashiondesign

Making dress forms is not just about creaking pretty dolls, but about collecting hard-core anthropometric data. . Over 10 years we have collected countless body measurements of females and males in Europe and Asia. Data is collected both digitally as well as through analogue techniques. This ensures that the Spur dress forms are both empirically sound and aesthetically pleasing. . Read more on www.Spur.com/Forschung

It’s not an optical illusion :) it’s our beloved spur in 36 scaled down to half of her size. . “Playing” on a half sized dress form can be really wonderful for your creativity as you don’t have to worry about wasting tons of muslin or original fabrics while you let loose. This is great when you are ecologically and or financially conscious. The smaller scale allows you to also see the whole picture better, when you are the kind of person to get lost in details. . Just like on the “full grown” spur, you can remove the head and adjust her height. . Make your wildest ideas come true! . #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #draping #dressform #creativity #patternmaking #miniature

The halterneck works magic in making your neck and shoulders look toned and seductive. A simple pattern can express itself in many playful variations. . You too can learn how to create this pattern and many more from scratch on Kondo’s Draping Library on YouTube. And don’t forget to like and subscribe 👍🦄. . #halterneck #tamotsukondo #spurdressform #dressform #draping #tutorial #patternmaking

A container full of dress forms has just arrived from Japan! We are almost ready to start our online-shop on spur-dressform.com. . The site is already online so you can go and check it out, see what you like. We will keep you posted on the opening of our shop. . #spurdressform #tamotsukondo #dressform #onlineshop #draping #container

Spur-East is a dress form based on body measurements taken from females in Eastern Asia. . European clothes don’t really fit her. She can’t just go down in size and make due. Her curves, her back length, her neck... they are different and she deserves to be celebrated as she is. <3 . #spurdressform #dressform #diversity #patternmaking #draping #asianbeauty

Twisting fabric might twist your brain, but the rewards are plenty. There not much more flattering than a jersey twist dress on a woman’s body. Here is a basic model for you to wrap your head around. To watch the entire tutorial go to “Kondo’s Draping Library” on YouTube and learn to drape like a pro. . #draping #tamotsukondo #twistdress #patternmaking #tutorial #spurdressform

The male muse is on the rise. Traditionally muses have been regarded to be female but more and more husbands, brothers and sons are seen in this light. Spur 48 is a male dress form with detachable head that allows you to work with your muse. Draping was also long associated with woman’s clothes but men’s fashion has entered an era where not only functionality but also creativity, sculptural beauty and flamboyance are welcomed. The arms (sold separately) give you the option to drape the sleeves as you check the fit, form and flare of your design. What does your muse look like? . #draping #dressform #malemuse #mensfashion #tamotsukondo #spurdressform #patternmaking

Some things never change. Like the basic pattern of a Jeans Jacket. But by draping the jacket, you have full control over its fullness, the precise location of the seams, the armhole and all the accessories. All those decision can be made in real-time looking at the design on a realistic and inspiring dress form. You can make it your own. Check out the full video on “Kondo’s Draping Library” on YouTube to learn how to drape a Jeans Jacket. #draping #jeansjacket #denim #tamotsukondo #fashiondesign #dressform #patternmaking #spurdressform

Even the most avid drapers tend to draw patterns when it comes to pants, because on most lower body dress forms the legs are unmovable and therefore pinning on the inside of the leg is close to impossible. On Spur lower body dress forms, one leg is completely removable making it easy to pin and drape. Also both feet can be detached for trying on skinny pants. This allows your creativity free reign. The Spur-East series is based on anthropomorphic measurements from Japan and are suited for the Asian market. More on Spur East soon! #draping #patternmaking #dressform #tamotsukondo #spurdressform #japanesehandcraft

Digest on the latest video in the “Library of Draping” by Tamotsu Kondo on YouTube. The iconic A-line made famous by Christian Dior in his 1955 collection. . Visit “Kondo’s Draping Library” on YouTube to watch the entire tutorial and learn how to drape your own A-line dress and many more basic to complex patterns. . #tamotsukondo #spurdressform #draping #fiftiesstyle #patternmaking #tutorial #dressform

Over 10 yeas ago, the first SPUR was developed by Tamotsu Kondo. She is the perfect balance of data precision and sheer love for style, making her the ideal partner in your creative design and pattern making endeavors. The head is removable, for when you are trying on collars, but put it back on when you wanna step back and enjoy the beauty of your creation. . #tamotsukondo #patternmaking #dressform #draping

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