If you want to drape, you need a dress form, period. There is no way around it. As professional dress forms are quite expensive, you may want to try alternatives — but I wouldn’t recommend it. I personally have tried most of them, and they are no substitute for the real deal. [...]
“The Fashion Center” not only produces the singular district map, but it also runs the famous Information Kiosk (with the gigantic button and needle on top) on the corner of 39th and 7th Avenue. It’s hours are short (M-F 10am-4pm only), so make sure to plan ahead. They kindly give out valuable garment district sourcing [...]