Create your own original fashion designs!
Bring your inspirations to life by sketching them over the lightly rendered figures reproduced in this helpful journal.
You’ll also find templates of heads for hats and make-up designs, and foot templates for shoes.
Contents also include depictions of basic garments to get you started; representations of sample patterns such as pinstripes and herringbone; size equivalents; measurement tips and record; and a fashion glossary.
Paper is acid-free and of archival quality.
Sketch pages are micro-perforated for easy removal.
A ribbon bookmark is included to keep your place.
Use the inside back cover pocket to hold notes, business cards, etc.
The elastic closure secures your journal.
Perfect for fashion design students.
A5 size: 5-1/2” x 8”.
192 pages.
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Essentials Fashion Sketchbook: A Designer’s Companion
A fashion sketchpad with hundreds of figure templates you can use to create your own designs!
Packed with figure templates, this Sketchbook will help bring your inspirations to life!
Create your own original designs!
Depictions of basic garments, styles, and patterns will give you ideas and help you get started.Consider your choices in fabrics, colors, and details.What will be your defining style? Develop it here!
Fashion Sketchbook provides pages of helpful references.
Get acquainted with fashion industry terms and descriptions, as well as international size equivalent information for clothing, shoes, and hats, plus body measurement standards.
Draw your designs using hundreds of fashion templates.
The Sketchbook is filled with fashion-proportional figure templates in varied poses. Use them to create your own original designs! Use the space beneath each one to make notes about your fashions.
You’ll even find details on taking your own measurements.
Write them down on page 9 and use them to design and create custom fashions just for you!
Perfect for the fashion designer in your life!
Get those ideas down on the page!
Start your design portfolio within the pages of this fabulous sketchbook! The lightly outlined fashion figure templates throughout will not show up when photocopied or scanned—but your designs will! Includes templates for shoes, hats, make-up, and more.
There are also templates for feet so you can design shoes, as well as templates of heads so you can design hats, make-up, hair, and jewelry! Design on the go!
Fashion Sketchbook measures 5-1/2” wide x 8” tall and fits in most bags and backpacks. Take it everywhere and sketch your ideas as they come to you!
About this Fashion Sketchbook: Sketch pages are micro-perforated for easy removal. Inside back cover pocket holds fabric swatches, business cards, notes, and more. Ribbon bookmark keeps your place. Elastic band attached to back cover keeps journal closed. Sleek, professional-looking format. A5 notebook size (5-1/2” wide x 8” tall). Acid-free/archival paper helps preserve your work. There’s a place for your contact information inside the front cover. 192 pages.
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The Essential Tool for Every Designer: A Review of the Fashion Sketchbook
For every fashion designer, from the student to the seasoned professional, the journey from an idea to a finished design begins with a sketch. However, drawing the perfect figure, or “croquis,” can often be a time-consuming and frustrating barrier. The Essentials Fashion Sketchbook is the ultimate solution, providing an invaluable resource that allows you to bypass the groundwork and dive straight into the heart of your creativity. This is more than just a notebook; it’s a powerful tool designed to accelerate your design process and bring your fashion vision to life.
Your Creative Shortcut: 366 Figure Templates
The core feature of this sketchbook is its library of 366 pre-drawn figure templates. For many designers, especially those just starting out, sketching a proportionate and dynamic figure is the most challenging part of the process. This sketchbook eliminates that hurdle entirely. The templates are printed in a light, non-reproducible line, so they disappear visually once you add your design and color. This allows you to focus all your attention on the garment itself—the drape of the fabric, the details of the stitching, and the overall silhouette—without worrying about the anatomy underneath.
What’s even better is the sheer variety of poses. The sketchbook includes a wide range of templates, from static front and back views for detailed design work to dynamic, runway-style poses that bring movement and life to your creations. This versatility means you have a template for every design idea, whether it’s an elegant evening gown or a casual sportswear collection.
Practicality Meets Quality
A good sketchbook is defined by its paper, and this one delivers. The pages are thick enough to handle a variety of media, including pencils, fine-liners, and colored pens, without bleed-through. The quality of the paper ensures your designs look sharp and vibrant. The sketchbook’s format is also highly practical. It’s perfectly sized to be portable, so you can carry it with you to class, on a trip, or to a café to sketch wherever inspiration strikes. With 366 templates, you have enough pages to practice and create an entire portfolio of designs, making it a long-lasting and reliable resource.
An Essential for Aspiring and Established Designers
This sketchbook is an absolute must-have for several audiences:
- Fashion Students: It’s a foundational tool for learning how to design and build a strong portfolio. It helps you develop your skills and complete projects faster.
- Hobbyists: If you’ve ever wanted to design your own clothes but felt discouraged by figure drawing, this sketchbook gives you the confidence to start.
- Established Designers: Even professionals can use this as a quick way to draft ideas and explore concepts without starting from scratch.
By providing the necessary framework, the Essentials Fashion Sketchbook frees you to unleash your creativity, allowing you to focus on what you do best: designing. It’s an investment in your artistic journey, offering a streamlined and professional approach to fashion design.
