Fashion design line drawing is a very important step in the process of conception and creation of fashion designers, it is the form of the initial implementation of design concepts and ideas on paper, and provides the basis for subsequent detail design, fabric selection, color matching and pattern making. Line drawings typically include the following key elements:
Mannequin: Clothing design line drawing first needs to draw a mannequin as the basis, this model can be the standard human body nine-headed body proportion, or you can adjust the proportion according to the design needs, such as children's clothing, fashion illustrations, etc. will have different proportion requirements. Depending on the design style, designers can choose to draw a detailed human anatomy, or reduce it to a streamlined outline.
Clothing outline: Based on the mannequin, the general outline and cut lines of the garment are depicted, including the shape, length, and looseness of each part of the top, skirt, pants, etc. This stage is mainly to determine the basic style of clothing, such as A-line skirts, straight-leg pants, blazers, etc.
Detail design: After the outline of the garment is determined, add details of the garment, such as neckline, sleeves, pockets, pleats, buttons, zippers, embroidery, prints and other design details. These details can reflect the style and characteristics of the garment, and are also an important embodiment of the designer's creativity.
Fabric texture performance: Although the line drawing is mainly a black and white line drawing, the designer can simulate the texture of the fabric through the thickness and density of the line, such as using dense short lines to represent plush fabrics, and smooth long lines to represent the smoothness of silk.
Movement and posture: In order to better show the wearing effect of the garment, the characters in the design line art can present different movements and postures, such as walking, turning, sitting, etc., which helps to observe the fluidity and fit of the garment in different states.
Annotation description: Next to or below the design drawing, the designer will usually add the necessary text description, including fabric selection suggestions, color matching, special process requirements, etc., for reference in subsequent production and production.
Once the line drawing is complete, the designer may further work on coloring, making fabric samples, and making boards to complete the design process. Fashion design line drawings are not only the starting point for design, but also a key tool for communication and creative realization.