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How can I collect designs for dresses?

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Cut out magazine photos of the dresses you would like to make, or print pictures of them in different styles, colors, lengths, and fabrics from the internet. Fabric stores carry a wide range of sewing patterns too.

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How to look like a fashion designer?

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There is no specific way to 'look like' a fashion designer. The job is not about your own appearance, only your creations, and fashion designers can look all kinds of ways. Of course, since fashion designers like fashion, they likely wear stylish and/or creative outfits.

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How do I erase out the inner lines without erasing the dress lines?

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Make the inner lines very light and the dress lines really dark. Erase lightly, and touch up the dress when you're done. If you're working on a computer, do the dress lines in a separate layer from the inner lines.

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How do I draw hair?

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Look at references, like magazines, for inspiration. Try to make hair the flows away from the face.

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Are there any books to study the fashion design?

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1. The Teen Vouge Handbook by Teen Vogue 2. Grace: A Memoir by Grace Coddington 3. The End Of Fashion by Teri Agins 4. The Fashion Designer Survival Guide by Mary Gehlhar 5. #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso 6. The Glitter Plan by Juicy Couture

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In fashion designing, is it necessary to draw the dress on both sides, or can I draw only the front side?

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If you want to be a designer, you should draw front, left, right, and back, and include a bit of detail on each side.

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How will I know which shoes go with which outfit?

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It really depends on how you think an outfit goes together. If you have a short skirt on someone with long legs, you may prefer flats. If you're referring to color, try something that compliments the other colors in your outfit. If in doubt, go with black or white.

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Is it necessary to draw the model from both the front and back? Can I just draw the front?

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It's your choice! But if you want my opinion, you should draw the back too, so that those viewing your designs know how the back is intended to look.

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How do I draw my designs on a computer?

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Use MS Paint or TUX Paint. Most professionals use a drawing tablet, as these are much better for control and precision in your designs, so you might want to look into getting one in the future.

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How do I determine what colors will go well with a design?

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The article How to Coordinate Colors may help you. But it's ultimately a matter of your own taste, and you should create whatever you would like to wear or see someone wear. Don't be afraid to experiment and make mistakes along the way; it's part of how you learn.

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Is there a high percentage of people that know how to draw?

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It depends on the level of drawing you are referring to. Most people know how to draw, but only a small percentage of people are really good at it.

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Is it necessary to draw the figure as well as dress on both the sides representing the back and front side of the body if I can go with only the front side of the body and leave the back side?

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If you are just planning out ideas, then you may, but if you really want to make the outfit, it is always good to know what to do on the back.

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Can I sell my fashion sketches or enter them in contests?

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Try selling them on Etsy, or eBay. I'm not sure of contests, but small-time fashion magazines might want to include them in issues.

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Is it necessary to draw both sides of the dress?

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Not unless you want to make a pattern or creative back.

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