How to Draw Fashion Designers Bodies

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Fashion designers have a unique way of drawing. Their models are simple and elegant with most of the detail going into the clothing. Whether it's for a specific job or just for fun, drawing like a designer can lead to some gorgeous artwork.

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   Sketch a circle for the head.

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   Draw the shape of the face.

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   Add the guidelines for the body. Use a triangle-like curve for the upper part of body. Draw a circle for the hips.

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   Add the basic outline of the dress.

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   Draw the basic features of the face.

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   Draw the hair as you like.

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   Draw details on the clothes.

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   Add more accessories if you like. You can draw accessories like gloves and necklaces.

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   Erase the draft lines.

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    Color.

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   Draw a model on the front and the back of a sheet of card or paper.

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   Make lines around the model drawing a design. Let your imagination go wild.Just try put a picture on to your mind first and then try drawing it!

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   Wrap it up. Designing is really fun. But too much embellishment is just too much. It's easy to get carried away, even the simplest outfits are the coolest.

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   Remember, this is your work, you can do anything, as long as it's yours. Getting inspiration is great and helps a lot, but make something you would wear. Draw a similar outfit, but make it more you. Have fun, it's all yours.

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  How can I collect designs for dresses?

  

  Cut out magazine photos of the dresses you would like to make, or print pictures of them in different styles, colors, lengths, and fabrics from the internet. Fabric stores carry a wide range of sewing patterns too.

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  How to look like a fashion designer?

  

  There is no specific way to 'look like' a fashion designer. The job is not about your own appearance, only your creations, and fashion designers can look all kinds of ways. Of course, since fashion designers like fashion, they likely wear stylish and/or creative outfits.

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  How do I erase out the inner lines without erasing the dress lines?

  

  Make the inner lines very light and the dress lines really dark. Erase lightly, and touch up the dress when you're done. If you're working on a computer, do the dress lines in a separate layer from the inner lines.

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  How do I draw hair?

  

  Look at references, like magazines, for inspiration. Try to make hair the flows away from the face.

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  Are there any books to study the fashion design?

  

  1. The Teen Vouge Handbook by Teen Vogue 2. Grace: A Memoir by Grace Coddington 3. The End Of Fashion by Teri Agins 4. The Fashion Designer Survival Guide by Mary Gehlhar 5. #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso 6. The Glitter Plan by Juicy Couture

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  In fashion designing, is it necessary to draw the dress on both sides, or can I draw only the front side?

  

  If you want to be a designer, you should draw front, left, right, and back, and include a bit of detail on each side.

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  How will I know which shoes go with which outfit?

  

  It really depends on how you think an outfit goes together. If you have a short skirt on someone with long legs, you may prefer flats. If you're referring to color, try something that compliments the other colors in your outfit. If in doubt, go with black or white.

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  Is it necessary to draw the model from both the front and back? Can I just draw the front?

  

  It's your choice! But if you want my opinion, you should draw the back too, so that those viewing your designs know how the back is intended to look.

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  How do I draw my designs on a computer?

  

  Use MS Paint or TUX Paint. Most professionals use a drawing tablet, as these are much better for control and precision in your designs, so you might want to look into getting one in the future.

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  How do I determine what colors will go well with a design?

  

  The article How to Coordinate Colors may help you. But it's ultimately a matter of your own taste, and you should create whatever you would like to wear or see someone wear. Don't be afraid to experiment and make mistakes along the way; it's part of how you learn.

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• If you have an idea, sketch it out! The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step- Or in this case the first stroke!

• If you still can't find anything inspiring, go for a walk. Make your designs about nature. Or if you live in the city, what do you see there. Incorporate these thing in your designs until you can get you imagination flowing.

• Think hard about what colors to use. Just choose two-four for the whole outfit. You don't want to ruin your drawing by picking clashing colors.

• Look up how to draw fashion models, it improves your designs and looks better. Then, start on your own.

• First draw a very light line. When you have the ideal outfit make the lines you like darker. Always start with a pencil, you never know when you might make a mistake.

• Remember not to get stressed out. Fashion designing should be enjoyed!

• Try to inspire others. When designing clothes, make it something you would like. Some people will not like it, that's okay, because others will. Think of those who will, it'll make you feel a lot better about yourself.

• If you have other details to add to your design but they are quite hard to draw, try to draw the closest thing you can and maybe write a note reminding you what they are for when you actually draw them (if you're planning to).

• If it is necessary go to some where quiet so you can concentrate and when your finish it will be perfect!

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Things You'll Need

• A pencil to sketch the designs
• Rubber (eraser)
• Paper

A notebook

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To draw like a fashion designer, sketch really tall and thin models for all of your designs. Don't worry about making them look realistic since the focus will be on the fashion designs themselves. You don't even need to include a head or hands if you don't want to! As you're drawing, try to use long, thin, curvey lines. Also, don't make your drawings too detailed or embellished since they're just supposed to be simple sketches. To learn how to draw an elegant dress like a fashion designer, read on!

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