Is draping fabric actually faster than pattern drafting for beginners or just another rabbit hole?
I've been trying to get into making my own tops for about six months now, and last week I decided to skip the whole pattern making step and just drape some muslin directly on my dress form. The problem was that every tutorial I watched made it look so easy, but when I actually tried pinning a basic bodice front, the fabric kept slipping and I ended up with a lopsided mess after three hours. On the flip side, I've spent way more time learning how to draft a sloper from measurements, and that felt super rigid but at least I got a decent fit after two tries. So here's the debate: is the shortcut of draping actually worth the struggle for a beginner who wants quick results, or does it just hide the real skills you need to learn? Has anyone else here gotten good results from draping without knowing the basics first?