Fashion Sketchbook, 6th Edition, demystifies the fashion drawing process with simple, step-by-step directions. Now in full color and completely revised, with updated instructions and images throughout, this introductory text explains how to draw women, men, and children, pose the figure, develop the fashion head and face, sketch accessories, add garment details, and prepare flats and specs. Abling's detailed, easy-to-follow lessons are accompanied by Women's Wear Daily photographs from the showroom and the runway that accelerate comprehension and lead to the diversification of drawing skills. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395352. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

An excellent beginner's guide to both fashion design and fashion illustration.

Fashion Sketchbook, now in a new edition, is the leading authority on sketching the fashion figure, fabric shapes and garment details. Ablings directions are easy to follow and detailed, using minimum narrative and numerous diagrams. Fashion Sketchbook explains step-by-step how to draw women, men, and children; pose the figure; develop the fashion head and face; sketch accessories; include garment details; and prepare flats and specs.

With new and revised illustrations and instructions, this edition of Fashion Sketchbook is still providing students with a comprehensive course on sketching the fashion figure, fabric shapes, and garment details. Abling's directions are easy to follow and detailed, using minimum narrative and numerous diagrams. Fashion Sketchbook, 5th Edition, explains step-by-step how to draw women, men, and children; pose the figure; develop the fashion head and face; sketch accessories; include garment details; and prepare flats and specs.New to this Edition- Varied techniques for sketching heads and faces- Text covers croquis- Broad range of age groupings and sizes for children- Photos of knit samples and garment details with illustrations to enhance teaching techniques- Full-color photos of 20th-century designer garments to encourage students to research portfolio pieces- Updated and reorganized appendix of design shapes, construction, and detailing

Fashion Flats and Technical Drawing is a step-by-step workbook for learning technical drawing and flat sketching skills. With more than 500 hand-drawn and CAD-rendered flats and 100 photos of finished samples showing how a sketch translates to a 3D garment, the book covers a range of garments and construction details used to communicate fashion designs for portfolios and production. Abling and DaCosta progress from basic design construction details such as darts, gathers, and trims to essential garment styles including skirts, tops, dresses, pants, jackets and coats. The book includes unique coverage of presentation of flats in a portfolio and critical step of preparing flats for a technical package and productions. Downloadable figure templates and flats library are available online. This book is an essential resource for fashion designers to learn technical drawing skills that effectively communicate fashion design concepts. Features � Shows front-view and back-view flats, select side-view and 3/4-view flats, plus variations for menswear and childrenswear � Covers basic CAD techniques, how to use the pen tool, and methods for translating hand-drawn flats to digital drawings � Guest Artist features showcase professional designer styles for flats to inspire creativity � Practical format includes lay-flat spiral binding and drawing practice pages with grids and figure templates Fashion Flats and Technical Drawing STUDIO � Download figure templates and basic garment flats that can be used in different CAD programs or printed out for reference or practice � Access extra drawing exercises and project using women's, men's, and children's flat figure templates � Review concepts with flashcards of essential fashion vocabulary Teaching Resources � The Instructor's Resources include sample course syllabi, test questions, visual quizzes and grading guidelines. PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please order the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501313035 or eBook + Studio Instant Access bundle ISBN 978150131302.