The Fashion Design Book (ebook pdf & Procreate® files):

The entire book is a mix-and-match library of sketches to assist you in creating your designs. You select the parts you want. For example, choose one neckline, sleeve design, and dress silhouette to create a unique style.

This ebook contains flat garment sketches for womenswear. A flat sketch is a 2-dimensional visual of how the garment looks from an overhead perspective when it is flat on a table. Flat sketches are more accurate in the design proportions, helping the designer envision the style and plan the sewing process.

Except for the few extra blank pages to add to your library, this is not a sketchbook where you draw your designs inside this ebook. To utilize this ebook to its full capacity, print out the pdf file or open it in Procreate®. The pdf is the complete version of the book, including the introduction/chapter text and all the QR codes that link to the videos.

There are two methods of using this book:

1) As a template for tracing;

2) As a reference to see how to draw the designs.

If you are a beginner, the tracing method is beneficial until you understand the proportions. Use this book in conjunction with tracing paper or thin marker paper for this method. Place the tracing or marker paper on the style details and silhouettes to draw your designs. 

As you become more advanced, you will likely move onto the second method of simply referencing the sketches as needed and draw without tracing. Then, cut and paste your drawings and renderings onto artboards to create a portfolio or in your personal sketchbook.

This is the standard version of the book, which is suitable for women’s US sizes 0-10 (EU sizes 30-40). There is another version of the book, which is called The Curvy Fashion Design Book. The curvy version is suitable for women’s US sizes 12 and up (EU sizes 42 and up). Click: The Curvy Fashion Design Book if you prefer that option. Both books have the same content, just different sizes.

Many styles show examples of how to draw design details. Get creative with what is here. Mix and match as you like. Your designs will start to flow once you begin.

Note: this is a pdf version of the book. It is not meant for kindle usage. Use it in conjunction with a pdf reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader to print it out yourself.

Included with the pdf is a separate Procreate® file. The Procreate® file includes only the sketches, all the layers are named, and a stitching brush is included.

There is also a 3-Pack digital option available, which includes 3 file types: Adobe® Illustrator®, Procreate®, and a PDF. Click HERE to be brought to this product listing.

If you do not want the Standard Figure Edition, there is also a Curvy/Plus-size Figure Edition called The Curvy Fashion Design Book. Click HERE to be brought to this product listing.

Design clothes you love.

If you are looking for the printed version of The Fashion Design Book, you can find ordering options HERE.

The ISBN of the printed book is:

ISBN: 9783952578902

You can also search for: Fashion Design Book, Gina Renee, and it should come up online 🙂