How to Draw Women’s Wear: A practical guide to fashion drawing for clothing designers (Fashion Croquis Books)

Fashion design is an art that requires skill, precision, and creativity. For clothing designers, illustrators, and fashion students looking to improve their drawing techniques, “How to Draw Women’s Wear: A practical guide to fashion drawing for clothing designers” is the perfect resource.

Created by Irina V. Ivanova, a fashion designer and experienced educator, this book is a hands-on, actionable guide to fashion drawing. It is specifically designed for busy fashion professionals who want to enhance their drawing process, fashion students developing their style, and clothing designers looking to create illustrations that accurately convey their ideas.

The book is tailored for visual learners, with minimal text and detailed captions to guide you through the drawing process. It includes dos and don’ts of garment drawing, focusing on hand-drawn techniques using pencil and black marker. The book serves as a reference guide, visual tutorial, and template book all in one, featuring figure templates, garment templates, terminological references, step-by-step demos, and sketching examples.

One of the key features of the book is the collection of fashion templates for various women’s wear figure types. It includes templates for classic 9-head-tall figures, plus-size figures, maternity figures, and more, allowing you to focus on illustrating different types of clothing designs.

With figure templates included in the book, you can easily trace and illustrate your design ideas in different views, including front, back, side, still poses, and mild movement. The book covers a wide range of women’s wear clothing types, with technical flats, sketches, and references to patternmaking to help you create detailed and accurate illustrations.

Whether you are a professional designer, student, or aspiring illustrator, “How to Draw Women’s Wear” offers valuable insights, tips, and techniques to improve your fashion drawing skills. Explore the world of fashion illustration with this practical guide and elevate your design process to new heights.