200 Projects to Get You Into Fashion Design

Newest in Barron's stimulating Aspire Series, this heavily illustrated volume presents a comprehensive course in clothing design, which includes detailed instruction for creating a fashion portfolio that will get students started on rewarding careers. The book's 200 projects train aspiring fashion designers in-- Researching for fresh ideas Figure drawing with pencils, inks, markers, paints, collage, and more Using different fabrics for garment designs Applying details, such as collars, pockets, trims, and fastenings Making skirts, dresses, and shirts, and customizing garments Styling, choosing, and photographing a fashion model Designing a promotional package and presenting finished work to buyers The book's added features include a resources section listing instructive Web sites, museums showing fashion and textile displays, and lists of important fashion journals that students should include as part of their regular reading and research. More than 350 color photos and drawings.