In the fashion world, new designs are presented in the form of hand-drawn sketches before they are actually cut and sewn.The croquis is the model-shaped figure that serves as the base of the sketch.The point is not to draw a realistic looking figure, but a blank canvas of sorts on which to display illustrations of dresses, skirts, blouses, accessories and the rest of your creations.Adding color and details makes your ideas come to life.
Step 1: There are materials to gather.
Hard lead pencils are the best for making light marks that are easy to erase.When you want to add color to the image, the marks made with these pencils are helpful.If you want your sketch to look professional, you need a good quality eraser and thick paper.You should have the right type of pencil.Rather than pressing hard on the page, remember to make very light marks.Since you won't be able to erase, drawing in pen is the best way to do it.Colored markers, ink and paints are needed to show your clothing designs.
Step 2: Consider other ways to create a croquis.
It's nice to be able to draw your own croquis, since it allows you to create a model to the exact proportions you want.If you want to quickly draw your clothing designs, you can download one online, where you'll find them in a range of shapes and sizes.You can download a croquis in the shape of a child, a man, and a woman.A croquis can be made by tracing the outline of a model from a magazine ad.You can lightly create an outline with a piece of tracing paper.
Step 3: Pick a pose for your croquis.
The croquis model should be drawn in a pose that will show off the items best.You can show the model in a variety of positions.A runway sketch that shows a model standing or striding on a runway is the most common pose for a beginner.This will allow you toIllustrate all of your designs in full view.Since you want to illustrate your designs in a way that makes them look professional and appealing, it's important to model them on croquis that are well-drawn.To perfect their ability to create a variety of poses, many fashion illustrators practice drawing hundreds of croquis.
Step 4: The balance line should be drawn.
The center of gravity is represented by the first line of your sketch.It should be drawn from the top of the head to the toes.To represent the head, draw an oval.A proportional drawing can be made from the base of your croquis.The croquis is the skeleton of the model.Even if you want the model to pose in a leaning position, the balance line should be straight.If you want the model to be posed with her hips tilted slightly to her left, you should draw a straight balance line in the middle of the page.You want the line to go from the top of the model's head to the ground.When designing clothes, a proportional model isn't required because the clothing is what is being showcased, not your figure drawing skills.Don't worry about adding features to the face or creating an accurate looking model.
Step 5: The first thing to do is draw the pelvic area.
On the balance line just below the middle, draw a square with equal side lengths.If you want your model to be wide, size the square.A plus-sized model has a larger square width than a thinner model.Keeping your desired pose in mind, tilt this pelvic square either left or right.If you want your model's hips to be slanted left, tilt the square slightly to the left.If you want a normal standing model, just draw the square upright.
Step 6: Take a picture of the torso and shoulders.
The torso lines should be extended from the two corners of the square.The torso should extend upwards and bend at the waist and shoulder.Similar to a real human body, the shoulders should be the same width as the hips.The torso should look like a normal torso when you finish.Refer to pictures of models in magazines.The lower portion of the body and hips is smaller than the waist.About two heads should be measured by the torso.In a counterpose position, the shoulders and hips are tilted in opposite directions.The impression of movement is given by this.Draw the waist as a horizontal line that is shorter than the shoulder and hips lines.Pay attention to the curve of the rib cage.The angles and lines are important to creating a figure that doesn't look like it has body parts.
Step 7: Take a look at the neck and head.
The model's neck should be a third the width of the shoulder and half the length of a head.The sketch should be in proportion to the body.The bigger the model's head, the younger it looks.It is possible to remove the initial oval you drew to represent the head.The head should be drawn so that it looks natural.You can tilt it either up or down.
Step 8: The legs should be filled in.
The legs are the longest part of the body.The legs are divided into two parts, the thighs and calves, from the bottom of the pelvic box to the top of knees.The top of each thigh should be the same width as the head, because fashion illustrators usually exaggerate the model's height by making her legs longer than her torso.Take the width of each leg from the thigh to the knee.The leg should be one third the size of the thigh by the time you reach the knee.The calves should be drawn down to the ankles.The ankle should be one fourth the width of the head.
Step 9: Finish with your feet and arms.
The feet are small.The head and the triangles are about the same length.The arms should be like the legs.Since they give a more stylized impression, make them longer in proportion to the torso.The hands and fingers should be added last.
Step 10: Take your original design andIllustrate it.
Think about what look you want to create and represent it to the last detail.Add patterns, ruffles, text, bows, and so on to create a beautiful piece if you are designing a dress.Focus on the elements of your design that are unique, and include appropriate accessories so that the style you are going for is clear.If you don't know where to start, look up fashion trends on the internet or in magazines for inspiration.
Step 11: Make a sketch of the clothes.
Since the purpose of a fashion drawing is to showcase your design ideas, use a bolder hand when drawing clothing.Make the clothes appear to hang on the croquis in a realistic way by sketching them.The wrists should be near the shoulders, as well as at the waist.Think about how clothing hangs on a person.There are different fabrics and structures on the body.The fabric will rest on the body if it is thin and silky.If the fabric is thick like denim or wool, it will be boxier and show less shape of the body.Try to show the texture of the fabric you are drawing.Adding details to the drawing will make it look more realistic.
Step 12: Learn how to draw pleats.
You can use different types of lines to make different changes in the fabric you're drawing.Knowing how to draw folds,wrinkles and pleats will help you show the structure of the garment.There are loose, wavy lines that can be used to draw folds.Circular patterns can be used to show wrinkling.Draw pleats by taking out a straight edge.
Step 13: Illustrate prints and patterns.
It's important to show how your design will look on a model.Start by drawing the outline of the patterned garment.It should be divided into a grid with different sections.One at a time, fill in the sections with the pattern on the fabric.The appearance of a pattern can be changed by folds, pleats and wrinkling.It can be cut off at certain points to make it look accurate.Make sure the pattern looks the same across the entire grid by drawing it in detail.
Step 14: Use shading, ink and color to finish the drawing.
If you want to keep the lines, use thick black ink or paint.You can get rid of the body shaping lines at this point.Carefully color in the clothing you want your designs to have.The clothing can be colored with markers, ink or paint.You can use a variety of shades to show your designs.When you are working on shading and texture, imagine the design moving towards you under spotlights on a runway.Deeper folds in fabric will result in darker shades.The light hitting the fabric should make the colors appear lighter.Adding features like hair, sunglasses and makeup will make your fashion sketch come to life.
Step 15: Make flats.
You may want to make a flat schematic as well.An illustration of your clothing design shows the flat outline of the garment, as if it were laid out on a flat surface.It is helpful for people to see the flat version of the design and how it would look on a body.Flats should be drawn to scale.It is important to create illustrations that look as close to reality as possible.The back of the design includes unique details, so you should include a back view of your flats as well.