The thing I like most about learning is it gives me a fresh and deeper perspective on things. This is especially the case since I am a SDC fashion design student and recently completed a technical drawing assignment. The assignment was to get 3 skirts---an A-line skirt, denim skirt with topstitching and mini denim skirt with pleats and complete technical drawings of them. Let's just say that I have always admired technical drawings and depend on the of course when looking at an envelope pattern to really understand the patterns design. But I didn't really realize how much work went into actually creating them. They can be quickly made by computer but drawing by hand takes much work. It can easily take up to 2 hours to render a front and back drawing. The importance of technical drawings makes sense since a technical drawing is essentially the road map to creating a garment and is what's handed off to pattern makers, sample sewers and production. I'm naturally a very technical person so I've grown to appreciate this assignment. I submitted my first set of drawings and bombed miserably since I didn't really understand what I needed to do. I mean I used the wrong paper and a fine point sharpie which bled too much and I did some shading when I shouldn't have. After getting clarification from the instructor and getting better supplies I did my 2nd set and felt really great about them. It's REALLY cool to translate a garments details. I'll enjoy making these for my own designs. I've really enjoyed this learning process! Anyhow, below are the skirts I used (bought from Goodwill) and my 1st and 2nd technical drawing attempts.
Part 1: All 3 skirts---Front and Back each--A line denim skirt with top-stitching, long skirt and denim mini with top-stitching and pleats.
Part 2: My First ATTEMPT---not too good---was working with the wrong supplies and not very accurate.
Part 3: My Revision Drawings! These turned out much better when I changed my supplies! There are some mistakes with these but much better then the first. I'm awaiting feedback & a grade from my instructor.
I've embarked on the journey of being a Fashion Design student and am loving it. I've mentioned before I was taking an online course through SDC. Fashion illustration is obviously a part of it and I'm looking to upgrade my supplies. I did my first fashion illustration assignment using basic color pencils and since that time I've learned tons more, and more about the best supplies to use. I'm in love with the idea of using markers for my designs and the videos below are no doubt the reason why. Some of the best markers on the market are those produced by PrismaColor and Copic. These bad boys cost a pretty penny! The Prismacolor 72 set I believe is $120-$150. Smaller sets are sold---8, 24, & 48 sets with smaller price tags but more expensive then most would pay for markers. I've found the best prices on Amazon.com or on Ebay. Not sure how well I'll do with them until I give them a try but I've always been pretty good with markers in general. I think I'll also upgrade to the Prismacolor color pencils as well. A friend of mine suggested using watercolors and of course outlining in black. Guess I'll be testing different techniques and will probably buy the smaller marker set to test. I'm excited. I need to hurry and test quick since 2 of my next assignments are to make "Mood Boards"---one for the 70's era and the other to showcase my own original Little Black Dress design. Of course I'll keep you abreast of my progress. If anyone's had experience using Prismacolors or other markers let me know what you think. If anyone's selling theirs let me know or if there's a benefactor who wants to sponsor this budding and talented Fashion Designer just let me know LOLLLL!
(Found them in Staples of all places. Of course their in some of my local art stores as well. The prices are high so I prefer Amazon.com or other online sellers)
Cool videos using prismacolor markers and color pencils.......
(reviving old markers! Pretty cool)
(Had to throw this in. High quality color pencils produce great results too!)
