How To Grade a Fashion Pattern Nick Verreos 2018-02-22 | In This "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick teaches you his "Tips & Tricks" on pattern grading. He uses his special method to take your basic pattern and change the size quickly and easily.Music provided by Bensound.com
The Perfect Fit: Using a Contour Guide-Part Two Nick Verreos 2023-07-16 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookIn Part Two of The Perfect Fit, I demonstrate how to make a Contour Guide for the back that follows the curves of the body.Popular Contour Designs are the: Empire/Underbust Styleline, The Surplice, Strapless, and Halter.This Contour Guide was created to help you achieve the perfect fit with your contour designs.All measurements are in inches.
The Perfect Fit: Using a Contour Guide Nick Verreos 2023-06-18 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookIn this video, I show you how to create a Contour Guide for your very own Contour Designs through flat patterning. Contour Designs are ones that follow the contours of the body.Popular Contour Designs are the: Empire/Underbust Styleline, The Surplice, Strapless, and Halter.This Contour Guide was created to help you achieve the perfect fit with your contour designs.All measurements are in inches.UP NEXT: Part Two of The Perfect Fit Using a Contour Guide will show you how to do the Back Contour Block.
Pattern Paper Has a Grainline! Nick Verreos 2023-06-11 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookDid you know that Pattern Paper/Manila Paper has a grainline?!Well...it does! In this video, I will show you the proper grainline to use when cutting out and folding your Manila Paper for your Pattern Blocks/Patterns.
How To Pattern a 6-Gore Skirt Nick Verreos 2023-06-04 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to pattern a 6-Gore Skirt.• Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern used here is the TWO-DART SKIRT BLOCK.• By eliminating darts, you will create a flared skirt with a total of 6 panels.• Nick will show you all his Tips & Tricks to create a nicely curved hemline as well as proper notching to ensure your panels match to perfection!
How To Pattern A Convertible Collar Nick Verreos 2023-05-25 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to pattern a Convertible Collar using the basic pattern block.• Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern used here is the BASIC BODICE FRONT & BACK.• Nick takes you step by step and gives all the necessary information on how to create a TOP COLLAR, UNDER COLLAR, and INTERFACING COLLAR.
How To Pattern A Flared Skirt Nick Verreos 2023-05-18 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to create a Flared Skirt pattern using the Slash & Spread method. • Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern used here is the TWO-DART SKIRT BLOCK.• We will SLASH & SPREAD our SKIRT BLOCK and REMOVE the WAIST DARTS. This will help us create a FLARED Skirt shape.• In addition, we will BALANCE our patterns making sure everything matches creating the perfect Flared Skirt!
How to Pattern & Balance Your A-Line Skirt Nick Verreos 2023-05-11 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to create an A-Line Skirt pattern using the Slash & Spread method. • Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern used here is the TWO-DART SKIRT BLOCK.• We will SLASH & SPREAD our SKIRT BLOCK and REMOVE one of the WAIST DARTS. This will help us create an A-LINE Skirt shape.• In addition, we will BALANCE our patterns making sure everything matches creating the perfect A-Line Skirt!
How To Create A Center Front Neck Dart Nick Verreos 2023-05-02 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to manipulate darts using the Slash & Spread method. • Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern is usually the ONE-DART BODICE. That's the pattern we are going to use here. • This is a lesson in using that ONE-DART SLOPER and changing it into another useful pattern. • SLASH & SPREAD is the method used here to MANIPULATE THE DARTS: Putting darts in other places. • We manipulate the dart placements by...."Slashing" & "Spreading" the actual patterns. • I am going to show you how to MOVE your Dart into another location. In this video we will be moving it to the NECKLINE, creating a Center Front Neck Dart.
Dart Manipulation: How to Create a Mid-Shoulder Dart Nick Verreos 2023-04-24 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to manipulate darts using the Slash & Spread method. • Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern is usually the ONE-DART BODICE. That's the pattern we are going to use here. • This is a lesson in using that ONE-DART SLOPER and changing it into another useful pattern. • SLASH & SPREAD is the method used here to MANIPULATE THE DARTS: Putting darts in other places. • We manipulate the dart placements by...."Slashing" & "Spreading" the actual patterns. • I am going to show you how to MOVE your Dart into another location. In this video we will be moving it to the SHOULDER, creating a Mid-Shoulder Dart.
Dart Manipulation: How to Create a Center Front Waist Dart Nick Verreos 2023-04-19 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to manipulate darts using the Slash & Spread method. • Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern is usually the ONE-DART BODICE. That's the pattern we are going to use here. • This is a lesson in using that ONE-DART SLOPER and changing it into another useful pattern. • SLASH & SPREAD is the method used here to MANIPULATE THE DARTS: Putting darts in other places. • We manipulate the dart placements by...."Slashing" & "Spreading" the actual patterns. • I am going to show you how to MOVE your Dart into another location. In this video we will be moving it to the CENTER FRONT, creating a Center Front Waist Dart.
How To Pivot a Dart Nick Verreos 2020-11-19 | For this lesson and other basic pattern Tips & Tricks, get my book "A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting" available here: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookBesides using the Slash & Spread method, there is another method to manipulate darts, the pivotal transfer technique. The pivotal transfer technique involves manipulating the original working pattern into a new shape by pivoting, shifting, and tracing. In this video, I will take my one-dart sloper and move the waist dart and change it into a side bust dart by using the pivot method.
How To Drape A Basic Darted Bodice Nick Verreos 2020-09-16 | UPDATED VIDEO:The original Basic Draping video unfortunately needed to be removed because of issues with YouTube. This new video is the same as the original with slight updates. Enjoy!In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick teaches you how to drape a basic darted bodice. He shows you some "Tips & Tricks" on how to let the fabric "speak to you" and his special "clip and awe" Technique.Get Nick's Books Here:A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookA Passion For Fashion:http://bit.ly/NVPaperbackA Comprehensive Guide To Men's Flat Sketching:amzn.to/2YlRtxn
Dart Manipulation for Beginners: The Slash & Spread Method Nick Verreos 2020-09-08 | For this lesson and other basic pattern Tips & Tricks, get my book "A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting" available here: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBook• In this video, Nick shows you how to manipulate darts using the Slash & Spread method. • Flat PATTERN MAKING depends on previously developed patterns as a base for creating DESIGN patterns. • The chosen working pattern is usually the ONE-DART BODICE. That's the pattern we are going to use here. • This is a lesson in using that ONE-DART SLOPER and changing it into another useful pattern. • SLASH & SPREAD is the method used here to MANIPULATE THE DARTS: Putting darts in other places. • We manipulate the dart placements by...."Slashing" & "Spreading" the actual patterns. • I am going to show you how to turn the ONE-DART SLOPER into a TWO-DART one by...Slashing & Spreading.
How To Draw Drop Crotch Pants Nick Verreos 2020-09-03 | You can purchase the croquis and step by step guide in his book:"A Comprehensive Guide To Men's Flat Sketching" bit.ly/MensFlatSketchingIn this video, Nick shows you how to draw Drop Crotch Pants using a flat sketch croquis. He uses his Tips & Tricks to show you a simple and easy method of drawing this popular style of pants.
How To Draw a Hoodie Nick Verreos 2020-06-06 | You can purchase the croquis and step by step guide in his book:"A Comprehensive Guide To Men's Flat Sketching" bit.ly/MensFlatSketchingIn this video, Nick shows you how to draw a hoodie using a flat sketch croquis. He uses his Tips & Tricks to show you two easy methods of drawing a traditional hoodie and a fitted hoodie.
Zoom Presentations: Top 5 Dos and Donts Nick Verreos 2020-05-13 | **DISCLAIMER** Just a short break from my regular "FASHION SCHOOL" content, to add this video about proper etiquette for Zoom Videos. While I know this doesn't show my regular Draping, Sewing, and Sketching videos, because I am now the Co-Chair of Fashion Design at FIDM I want to share and educate ALL instructors and students with a few helpful suggestions.Because of this unprecedented time, many of us in the EDUCATION and ACADEMIC community are reconfiguring TRADITIONAL CAMPUS instructions to be REMOTE or ONLINE versions and therefore teach classes via ZOOM.This VIDEO, however, will be more about the DO’S & DONT’S to keep in mind when doing ZOOM, particularly when it comes to:1. Your ENVIRONMENT2. The SOUND3. LIGHTING4. APPEARANCE5. The CAMERA ANGLEThere are wonderful and very informative links on ZOOM’S main site, on the mechanics of ZOOM and how to best utilize it.
How To Draw a Mens Jacket Nick Verreos 2020-05-09 | You can purchase the croquis and step-by-step guide in my book:"A Comprehensive Guide To Men's Flat Sketching" bit.ly/MensFlatSketchingIn this video, Nick Verreos shows you how to draw a fitted Men's Jacket using a flat sketch croquis. By using his simple Tips & Tricks, you will be able to draw a professional Men's Jacket with proper proportions for the collar, sleeves, and fit. He shows you simple steps to drawing all the details necessary for a finished jacket.
Fashion School with Nick Verreos: UPDATE! Nick Verreos 2020-05-02 | A quick HELLO and an update on what I have been up to these last few years. Most importantly, a BIG thank you to all my loyal Fashion School viewers! I will do my best to make more videos as best I can.
How To Draw a Mens Croquis Nick Verreos 2020-04-28 | You can purchase the croquis and step-by-step guide in my book:"A Comprehensive Guide To Men's Flat Sketching" bit.ly/MensFlatSketchingIn this video, Nick Verreos shows you how to create your own Men's Croquis to help you draw flat sketches for Menswear.In fashion design, we use a croquis as a template upon which we apply our designs. Think of it as a “paper doll”, the kind kids would use to play with back in the day. There are several types of croquis---one for Flat/Technical Sketches and one for Fashion Sketches/Illustrations. In this video, you will learn how to draw your own Flat Sketch Croquis to assist you when creating your own Menswear designs.
How To Make A Face Mask Nick Verreos 2020-03-26 | In this video, Nick Verreos shows you how to make a face mask to help the medical community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.He gives you a step-by-step guide to making a basic pleated face mask.*While these masks are not a replacement for the approved medical grade face masks, in light of the current situation, the medical community is asking for help to keep them safe and I hope everyone who has the ability to sew these masks will pitch in and make as many as possible.Please send the masks to your local hospitals or New York (where the demand is the highest). For New York send here:Masks4MedicineC/O Nicole Seminara, MD240 East 38th Street, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10016*They will be washing all homemade masks upon arrival. *Please DO NOT spray any chemicals or disinfectants on the masks.Water Lily by The 126ers from YouTube Audio Library · http://bit.ly/32TUZyy
How To Drape a Dartless Skirt Nick Verreos 2018-08-16 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to drape a dartless pencil skirt. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks for removing the darts using a soft, spongy wool fabric.To purchase Nick's book: "A Passion for Fashion" Click Here: http://amzn.to/2pc58ncMusic by Bensound.com
The Basics of Darts Nick Verreos 2018-07-28 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookTHE BASICS is a new series on "Fashion School with Nick Verreos". In this video, Nick shows you the basics of darts. He shows you his "Tips & Tricks" for the best way to drape and pin different darts.
The Basics of Marking Nick Verreos 2018-07-21 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookTHE BASICS is a new series on "Fashion School with Nick Verreos". In this video, Nick shows you the basics of marking. He shows you his "Tips & Tricks" for the best way to mark your drape before transferring to the pattern.
The Basics of Pinning Nick Verreos 2018-07-13 | For more lessons on the Basics of Patternmaking, get my book, A Basic Guide To Pattern Drafting available HERE: http://bit.ly/BasicPatternBookTHE BASICS is a new series on "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" and in this video, Nick shows you the basics of pinning. He shows you his "Tips & Tricks" for the best way to pin while draping your garments.
Draping a Ball Gown Skirt Nick Verreos 2018-06-30 | 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.
Draping an Asymmetrical Cowl for a Backless Dress Nick Verreos 2018-06-02 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to elevate your back cowl by making it asymmetrical. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks on how to achieve a beautiful cowl for a backless dress.Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400054 Artist: http://incompetech.com
Draping a Cowl for a Backless Dress Nick Verreos 2018-05-25 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to Drape a Cowl for a Backless Dress. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks for creating the perfect cowl drape to elevate the beauty of your backless dress.
Making of a Prom Dress: Part Six Sewing The Gown Nick Verreos 2018-05-13 | In the conclusion of the Making of a Prom Dress Series, Nick shows you the step-by-step process of sewing the gown. With the help of his NIKOLAKI design partner David Paul, they show you all their "Tips & Tricks" for constructing a beautiful custom prom dress.Music by Bensound.com
Making of a Prom Dress: Part 5 Fitting the Sample Dress Nick Verreos 2018-05-05 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick continues his series of "Making of a Prom Dress" with Part Five: Fitting with your muslin sample. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks for getting the perfect fit by doing the corrections on a sample dress and then how to apply those corrections to your pattern.Music by Bensound.com
Making of a Prom Dress: Part 4 Creating The Pattern Nick Verreos 2018-04-28 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick continues his series of "Making of a Prom Dress" with Part Four: Creating the pattern. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks for "truing" and "balancing" to create a paper pattern.Music by Bensound.com
Making of a Prom Dress: Part 3 Draping the Skirt Nick Verreos 2018-04-25 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick continues his series of "Making of a Prom Dress" with Part Three: Draping the skirt. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks for draping a full, floor-length skirt.Music by Bensound.com
Making of a Prom Dress: Part 2 Draping the Outer Bodice Nick Verreos 2018-04-18 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick continues his series of "Making of a Prom Dress" with Part Two: Draping the outer bodice. He shows you all his Tips & Tricks for hand pleating the surplice top of his nieces Prom Dress.Music by Bensound.com
Making of a Prom Dress: Part 1 Draping the Bodice Nick Verreos 2018-04-14 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick starts a new series: Making of a Prom Dress! His niece is going to the prom and Nick decided to document the creation of the custom dress with step-by-step tutorials for everyone on YouTube!In this first video of the series, Nick shows you how to drape the under bodice. He reveals his "Tips & Tricks" for getting the perfect fit.Music provided by Bensound.com
How To Grade A Basic Sleeve Nick Verreos 2018-03-23 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick continues his grading lessons and shows you his "Tips & Tricks" for taking your basic sleeve and grading it from a size 4 all the way up to a 10.Music provided by Bensound.com
Draping a Radiating Pleated Bustier Nick Verreos 2018-03-16 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick show you how to drape a radiating pleated bustier. He takes his basic bustier and shows you his "Tips and Tricks" on how to create a beautiful, couture-worthy pleated drape.Music provided by Bensound.com
Grading a Plus Size Pattern Nick Verreos 2018-03-08 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to grade your pattern from a size 14 up to a size 22. He shows you all his "Tips & Tricks" and gives you a simple step by step guide to changing the size of your favorite fashion patterns.Music by Bensound.com
Draping a Couture Sleeve Nick Verreos 2018-01-31 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to drape a Couture Sleeve straight off the Paris Runway. He gives you all his Tips & Tricks for taking a basic sleeve and elevating it to couture-worthy status!Music provided by Bensound.com
Draping A Couture Petal Top Nick Verreos 2018-01-25 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to take a simple strapless bustier and elevate it with a couture petal drape. He shows you "Tips & Tricks" on how to achieve this high-end detail using simple and easy steps.Music provided by Bensound.com
How To Drape a Princess Seam Bustier Nick Verreos 2017-11-22 | In this "Fashion School With Nick Verreos" Video, Nick shows you How To DRAPE A PRINCESS SEAM BUSTIER. He shows you his "Tips & Tricks" for achieving the perfect fit.Music provided by Bensound.com
Draping a Couture Bow Top Nick Verreos 2017-11-11 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to drape a pleated top with a Couture-worthy bow accent. The pleated top has no side seam and Nick shares his Tips & Tricks for achieving the dramatic silhouette.To purchase Nick's NEW "The Pageant Coloring Book" follow link to amazon.com: http://bit.ly/PageantColoringBookMusic provided by Bensound.com
Sketching Miss Grand International 2017 Nick Verreos 2017-11-07 | Watch Nick Verreos sketch Maria Jose Loria, the winner of the Miss Grand International Pageant 2017. Nick shows you the tools he uses to create a custom hand drawn fashion illustration. While Nick did not design the dress, he pays tribute to the dress that was beautifully created by designer Maritza Mendoza Atelier and voted as Nick's #1 gown of the pageant.Make sure to Purchase Nick's NEW Coloring Book "The Pageant Coloring Book" available on Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/PageantColoringBookMusic provided by Bensound.com
Draping a Twist Knot Top Nick Verreos 2017-11-04 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to drape a twist knot top. He shows you "Tips & Tricks" on how to drape a beautiful, Couture-worthy bow blouse that you often see on the runways of Paris.Music provided by Bensound.com
Nicks New Book!...The Pageant Coloring Book Nick Verreos 2017-10-21 | Nick is excited to announce his NEW book "The Pageant Coloring Book"! Nick has hand drawn 25 magnificent beauty queens in fabulous gowns with elaborate details including intricate draping, bedazzled fabrications and Haute Couture-like designs. Use the sketches as a conduit of inspiration, allowing you to bring out your most extraordinary beauty queen dreams, creating your own fabulous Pageant Evening Gown Competition via this very entertaining and unique coloring book.Music Provided By Bensound.com
Draping a Cascade for a Strapless Dress Nick Verreos 2017-10-20 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to take a simple 2 dart dress and add a dramatic cascade drape. He shows you "Tips & Tricks" to achieve a beautiful result.Music provided by Bensound.com
6 Secrets of a High End Gown Nick Verreos 2017-10-07 | In the latest edition of "Fashion School With Nick Verreos", Nick Verreos shows you his 6 "Secrets" to a High End Gown including what makes a hem look better, an upper torso look more fitted, and a ballgown hold its shape.Music by Bensound.com
Welcome to Fashion School with Nick Verreos! Nick Verreos 2017-09-29 | Fashion Draping, Patternmaking, Sketching and more! In all of the "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" videos, Nick will use his fun and distinct style to teach you the fundamentals of Fashion Design showing you his "Tips & Tricks" along the way. Hope you enjoy all the videos!!Music by Bensound.com
How To Drape a Batwing Top Nick Verreos 2017-09-24 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick show you how to drape a batwing top. He gives you Tips & Tricks on how to achieve the perfect shape and how to use your own creativity to design while you drape.Music provided by Bensound.com
How To Create a Cost Sheet Nick Verreos 2017-09-03 | In this "Fashion School with Nick Verreos" video, Nick shows you how to create a cost sheet for selling your garments. He takes you step by step and shows you Tips & Tricks to make sure you price your garment right.Music provided by Bensound.com
