How to Draw Fashion Flats

Table of contents for the book "How to Draw Fashion Flats":

What are fashion flats?	10
Why we need flats?	10
Tools and supplies	11
How to prevent smudging the marker line	14
Rules to follow to avoid smearing of marker line	15
How to choose right figure template for flat drawing	16
How to choose the right type of drawing	17
How to prepare garment for flat drawing	18
How to draw garment from stretchy fabric	19
How to draw folded sleeves	20
How to draw hemlines	20
How to draw armholes	21
How to draw center seam for pants	21

How to draw seams and stitches	24
Difference between seam and stitch	24
Difference between industrial and handmade topstitching	24
Basic seams and stitches	25
Step by step garment flats drawing at glance	26

Terminology of crew collar	32
How to draw crew and stand collars for T-shirts	32
How to show rib on T-shirt crew and stand collars	33
How to draw topstitching and serge finish for crew collar	33
How to draw V-neck for T-shirts	34
Common mistakes in drawing crew collar	35
How to draw front view flat for T-shirt (simple pencil line)	36
How to draw back view flat for T-shirt (simple pencil line)	40
How to draw final front view of flats for T-shirt (marker line)	41
How to draw final back view of flats for T-shirt (marker line)	42
How to draw different styles of armholes for set-in sleeves in T-shirts	43
How to draw zippers	44
Gallery of details for T-shirts (necklines with zippers)	45
Gallery of details for T-shirts (plackets)	48
Basic binding variations	49

Terminology of pants	52
Pants: basic shapes	54
Basic hem styles in drawing flats for pants and shorts	55
Basic waistline styles in drawing flats for pants	56
Why we do not need darts for jeans	57
How to draw front view flat for pants (simple pencil line)	58
How to draw back view flat for pants (simple pencil line)	64
How to draw final front view of flats for pants (marker line)	65
How to draw final back view of flats for pants (marker line)	66
How to draw fly	67
Gallery of closures for pants	68
Gallery of pockets for pants	70
Compare shapes.	48

Terminology of dress	76
How to draw fitted garment	77
Waistline level for dresses	78
Gallery of silhouettes for dresses	78
Terminology for basic waistline levels	80
Basic waistline styles	81
Sleeves. Terminology of set-in sleeve	84
Basic set-in sleeves	85
Gallery of set-in sleeves	86
Gallery of raglan sleeves	88
Gallery of one-piece-with-bodice sleeves	89
Terminology for hemline levels	90
Skirts. How to draw basic straight skirt	91
Common mistakes in drawing basic straight skirt	93
How to draw basic flared skirt	94
Comparison of different skirt silhouettes	95
Common mistakes in drawing basic flared skirt	96
How to draw flared hem	98
How to draw gathers	99
How to draw pleats	99
Basic pleat styles	100
How to draw drapery	101
How to draw front view flat for low waisted skirt (simple pencil line)	102
How to draw back view flat for skirts (simple pencil line)	104
How to draw final front and back views of flats for skirts (marker line)	105
Gallery of details for dresses and skirts	106

Terminology of jacket	116
How to draw front view flat for jacket (simple pencil line)	118
How to draw back view flat for jacket (simple pencil line)	124
How to draw final front and back views of flats for jacket (marker line)	126
Terminology for notched collar. Single breasted closure	128
Terminology for notched collar. Double breasted closure	129
How to draw buttoned closures	130
How to draw buttons and buttonholes	131
Common mistakes in buttons and buttonholes drawing	131
How to draw shawl collar	132
How to show thickness of fabric	132
Jacket: darts and gores	134
How to draw vest with pointed hemline	135
Common mistakes in drawing of flats for jackets	136
Collars. Stand collars	140
Flat collars	141
Rolled collars	142
Cuffs and plackets for sleeves	145

Basic shapes for bikini bra front views	148
Basic shapes for bikini bottom back views	148
Gallery of basic swimsuits	148
How to design different bikini bottom shapes	150
How to draw front view flat for swimwear (simple pencil line)	151
How to draw back view flat for swimwear (simple pencil line)	153
How to draw final front view of flat for swimwear (marker line)	154
How to draw final back view of flat for swimwear (marker line)	155

Gallery of templates for flats	158
Women's wear croquis for flats	158
Men's wear croquis for flats	166
Children's croquis for flats	174
Women's swimwear croquis for flats	183
Big and tall size wear croquis for men	184
Plus size wear croquis for women	185

Children's wear collection	188
Men's wear collection	196
Women's wear collection: straight skirts	202