Drama Draping 101: A Live Demo with Brandon Zayden Skipper

Watch Project Runway Alum Brandon Zayden Skipper drape live at Mood Fabrics PCM! Bring your sketches for expert tips. RSVP today!
About this Event

Step into the world of high fashion at the Mood Fabrics Showroom in Ponce City Market. This exclusive event offers a front-row seat to the design process as Project Runway alum Brandon Zayden Skipper performs a live draping demonstration.

This is an exceptional, observational masterclass designed to demystify garment architecture. You will watch a flat piece of textile transform into a dramatic, three-dimensional silhouette directly on a dress form, gaining a deep understanding of fabric manipulation, structural integrity, and professional runway construction secrets.

What Attendees Will Be Doing

• Observing a Master at Work: Watching Brandon execute live bias draping, pleating, gathering, cowls, and dramatic folds in real-time.
• Engaging in Interactive Dialogue: Participating in an ongoing Q&A where Brandon breaks down the technical "why" behind every fold, pin placement, and fabric grain alignment.
• Reviewing Concepts: Gaining visual insight into how to break free from commercial patterns and build an intuitive, sculptural design process.

What to Bring

• Sketchbooks & Designs: While this is a live demo and you will not be draping yourself, you are highly encouraged to bring your current fashion illustrations, sketches, or active project concepts.
• Design Hurdles: If you are currently stuck on a specific pattern or structural silhouette, bring your ideas! Brandon will review attendee work and demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on the dress form to help solve your specific design challenges.

What to Expect

• An Observational Masterclass: A supportive, high-energy environment focused heavily on visual learning and technical analysis.
• Creative Inspiration: The masterclass takes place inside the pristine, innovative Mood Fabrics Showroom, surrounding you with the premium textiles that fuel the modern fashion industry.
• A Community Connection: Opportunities to talk shop and network with fellow Atlanta designers, sewists, and fashion enthusiasts.