Fashion Design 101: Fashion Illustration

As promised, I'm going to share here in my blog what I learn from fashion design. 


Fashion Illustration is a very important aspect of designing. Of course, how can you interpret your ideas if you don't put it on paper. How can you relay your designs to other people especially your clients if you don't show them a picture of your masterpiece? If you have the passion and the creativity to be a designer and you don't know how to draw.. Don't fret! All you need are proper instructions and the determination to practice, practice and practice.  I myself admits that I suck in drawing. I can't even draw a cartoon-ish person. 


There are three kinds of fashion illustration that you should be able to learn. 


FREE HAND ILLUSTRATION - This should be the best drawing that you should present. It should include your desired model in whatever style you want it to be. You can make it look like a cartoon, as thin as a stick, anime like, barbie like? or even look like your favorite celebrity. Free hand lets you be as creative and FREE as you want. It all depends on what your style, your perspective. Also, the theme of your design should also be visible in the free hand, props and backgrounds can be also included. So your clients or friends can picture your concept clearly. 

http://www.fashionstylesz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/how-to-draw-fashion-sketches.jpg

 FLAT DRAWINGS - A flat is the clear illustration of your actual design with its corresponding measurements. Picture your garment laid on the floor, the drawing should look like that. The drawings should show the front and the back part of your design. 

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=30583585

SPECIFICATIONS - This is a more detailed version of the flat drawings. It should include the cloth swatches, the stitches to be used, the design details, instructions, etc. A designer needs this illustration to take note and document everything that should be done with the garment.

http://testmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sketches-2-750x335.jpg

The photos shown above aren't mine because I'm still working on with my own sketches. But for sure once done I'd be happy to share it here!

❤

Pauline