Have you always wanted to
design a clothing collection
that completely reflects your style? It all starts with getting those
designs and ideas
out of your head and
onto paper.
Whether you are making a
fashion design portfolio
or
sewing for yourself,
the better you can draw, the better you'll
visualize your designs
before
they come to life.
This book will teach you how to
sketch and design clothes for curvy or plus-size women.
It will guide you through the process with free step-by-step videos (through QR codes). More than
40 free videos linked through the book
teach you how to
design, sketch, and render your fashion sketches.
The entire book is a
mix-and-match library of sketches
to assist you in creating your designs. You select the parts you want. For example, choose one neckline, sleeve design, and dress silhouette to
create a unique style.
This book contains
flat garment sketches for womenswear.
A flat sketch is a 2-dimensional visual of how the garment looks from an overhead perspective when it is flat on a table. Flat sketches are more accurate in the design proportions, helping the designer
envision the style
and plan the sewing process.
Except for the few extra blank pages to add to your library, this is
not
a sketchbook where you draw your designs inside the book.
There are
two methods
of using this book:
1) As a template for tracing;
2) As a reference to see how to draw the designs.
If you are a beginner, the tracing method is beneficial until you understand the proportions. Use this book in
conjunction with tracing paper or thin marker paper
for this method. Place the tracing or marker paper on the style details and silhouettes to draw your designs. As you become more advanced, you will likely move onto the second method of
simply referencing the sketches
as needed and draw without tracing.
This is the
curvy version
of the book, which is suitable for
women's US sizes 12 and up (EU sizes 42 and up).
There is a standard version of the book, which is called
The Fashion Design Book
, and that is suitable for women's US sizes 0-10 (EU sizes 30-40). Search for
if you prefer that option.
Both books have the same content,
just different sizes. In both books, there is a full-length video
showing you how to customize your croquis
to your size.
Many styles show examples of how to draw design details.
Get creative with what is here.
Mix and match as you like.
Your designs will start to flow once you begin.