Remember Me
forgot your password?

Fashion Design Sketches - Dos and Don'ts

Fashion design sketches can be a lot of fun, and to many people they look easy. After all, you put together the design, and the pattern maker deals with the details, right? Actually, that's anything but true. Fashion designers have to pay attention to a lot of information that we don't necessarily think of when we try on a new pair of jeans. From the cost and complexity of producing the garment to how it'll fit not just one model, but everyone, there are a lot of concerns designers need to be aware of. Here's a look at some important things to include and mistakes to avoid when you're putting together fashion design sketches.

The first thing to think about is who you're designing for. That means looking at the general demographic that you'll be selling to, and what company you're providing work do. There are plenty of small designers who sketch, pattern, and sew their own work, but many more designers who work for big clothing companies like Levi's and the Gap. There are huge differences in the way you'll want to produce fashion design sketches for each type of company. A small designers knows what he or she is willing to sew personally, and how much time it will take. A designer for a big house has to be able to put together sketches that will work in assembly line settings, and which won't cost too much to produce. That's why we don't see unusual seaming or creative bias cuts in most ready to wear garments - they're too expensive to produce.

Fit will be a big deal, too. After all, you'll design your garments far differently if you're making them for a slim, athletic teenage market than if you're creating fashion design sketches geared toward older people, college kids on the go, or working parents. The average build, height, and tastes of your target market will affect how much ease is in the garment (how tightly it fits), how you grade the patterns, and the curve of areas like armholes and pants rises. Those, in turn, affect how you'll draw the initial sketch. Keep in mind problems that might occur when your garment is called on to fit someone outside your ideal wearer. Sure, most of the purchasers for the garment might be expected to be small and athletic, or have a certain waist-hip ratio, but not all of them will. How will your garments fit them? Certain design features that work well on one figure, like front pleats or empire waists, may be disastrous on another.

Don't forget to draw all the important seam and construction lines on your fashion design sketch, too. There are far too many designs out there where the seams have been left off entirely! That means that the pattern maker is forced to try to figure out what you meant, and the design is much less likely to be realized the what you want it to be. Be clear and know how the garment will go together, if you want to create fashion design sketches other people can understand.

Jesse Sbicca

My name is Jesse Sbicca and I am entrepreneur that is enthusiastic, passionate, optimistic, motivated and self determined. I want to share the rest of my life influencing and helping others. My website http://visionpotion.com/ is designed to educate and inform you on the subjects of health, diet, nutrition and self improvement. I encourage you to navigate through my different websites and feel good enough about yourself that you will make a positive change for your life today. It's just a choice to become healthier, wiser and more motivated. Lastly, I have decided to recommend different products throughout my website http://visionpotion.com/ that have helped me to personally balance my mental, spiritual and physical health. Thanks for stopping by and for just information on fashion design sketches, check out my site at http://fashiondesignsketches.blogspot.com/

Rate this Article: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)
Print Email Re-Publish

Add new Comment



Captcha

  • Latest Art and Entertainment Articles
  • More from Jesse Sbicca

Add Class To Your Living Room With Van Gogh Paintings

By: Terro White | 25/11/2009
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter belonging to the postimpressionist school of thought. He was known for his innovative technique, vibrant hues of color and the introduction of swirling and harmonious patterns within still life paintings.

Van Morrison Tickets For Getting The Exceptional Performance

By: Muhammad Azeem Ashraf | 25/11/2009
Are you crazy for the singer, who can make your time more exceptional and magical.

Van Morrison Tickets For Getting The Exceptional Performance

By: Muhammad Azeem Ashraf | 25/11/2009
Are you crazy for the singer, who can make your time more exceptional and magical.

N Scale Model Trains: Why You Should Collect Them!

By: Michael Weston | 25/11/2009
Model trains come in many different scales, which is the ratio between the real thing and the model train. One of those scales is the N class that is second only to the most popular HO model. According to the scale chart the N class ratio is 1:148 irrespective of...

Teen Games That Border on the Grotesque!

By: Elizabeth Chastain | 25/11/2009
Teen games are the perfect compliment to a party, get together, or church youth group. Teens love to compete and if the activity has a hint of gross and disgusting, all the better and all the more interest! Here's a few teen games. Try them if you dare, but be...

Fishing Christmas Gifts - Arts, Crafts and Other Ideas

By: John C. Banks | 25/11/2009
Fishermen and fishing enthusiasts enjoy a wide range of Christmas and holiday gifts. Because fishing has so many specialized forms, the art, crafts and gift industries have responded with gifts for every niche as well as gift items that are suitable for general fishing enthusiasts. While fishing may have been a...

Making the Best Music Using the Latest Audio Editing Software

By: Will Chan | 24/11/2009
Producing the best music audio can be a night mare to many producers. Audio music plays a major role in promoting the music. Most music producers encounter challenges in music production immediately the music footage is transferred in the computer; the editing stage. This is a very critical stage in...

Proven Strategies For a 3 Day 10lb Diet Plan

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Nutrition
It is no secret that people have been searching for a successful means of losing weight in a quick amount of time. They have been searching for such a diet process for a long, long time. Why is it so elusive? Partially it is because of the large volume of false information out there. Then, there is also the clutter that derives from so many fad diets that proliferate. Does that mean there is no such thing as a great weight loss program that can deliver results? Actually, there are many excellent

Choosing the Tastiest Cold Picnic Food Recipes

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Recipes
Cold foods are a popular part of just about any picnic. After all, they taste great and require no special preparation before you eat them. However, they aren't always easy to keep safe to eat and great tasting. How many of us have had a soggy picnic sandwich or worried about whether the egg salad was safe? Here's a look at choosing and preparing your cold picnic food recipes so that the entire occasion will be a success. It really isn't all that hard, as long as you're careful and pay...

The Music Copyright Law of Today's Industry

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Copyright
Authorized by the U.S. Constitution, the government is granted sole power to provide authors and inventors exclusive rights to their respective lyrics, music, and discoveries. Specifically, music copyright laws are generated to protect an authors' music composition for an undisclosed amount of years. It is the responsibility of the copyright holder to renew such copyright as it only holds for a specific period of time. An authors' music composition or "intellectual property" should be....

Foods That Speed Metabolism and Still Satisfy Taste Buds

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Nutrition
Many people long to have a faster metabolism. Your metabolism controls the amount of fat that your body burns. People with faster metabolisms are thought to have more energy and gain less weight from eating. While numerous people want these two characteristics, they are not willing to place supplements or drugs into their bodies to achieve them. Therefore, they turn to diet and foods that speed metabolism rate....

Fashion Design Sketches - Dos and Don'ts

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Art & Entertainment
Fashion design sketches can be a lot of fun, and to many people they look easy. After all, you put together the design, and the pattern maker deals with the details, right? Actually, that's anything but true. Fashion designers have to pay attention to a lot of information that we don't necessarily think of when we try on a new pair of jeans. From the cost and complexity of producing the garment to how it'll fit not just one model, but everyone, there are a lot of concerns designers need to...

I Need a Copy of the Three Day Diet

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Nutrition
The Three Day Diet is one that first surfaced in 1985 and promised to help you shed 10 pounds in 72 hours. From the first day this weight loss plan promised quick and easy weight loss, better energy and a fast body system cleanse. The diet is used for just 3 short days and then you are allowed to eat normally for the rest of the week.

What Are Skin Cancer Warning Signs?

By: Jesse Sbicca | 13/11/2009 | Cancer
At one point in time, many considered a golden sun kissed body a sign of beauty. Yet, along with this beauty, it has since been learned, can come a very costly price. Overexposure or prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. However, being able to recognize skin cancer warning signs is a valuable skill whether or not you consider yourself to be at high risk or not from sun exposure. Skin cancer is not always directly related to UV rays. Other factors contribute to cancerous growths...

Submit Your Articles Free: Signup
Article Categories




Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.09, 1, w2)