What Supplies Do I Need to Study Fashion Design?

TL;DR

Learn about the necessary art supplies for studying fashion design, including pencils, pens, markers, paper, paint, rulers, scissors, and more.

Transcript

hey hey party people this is the next video in my how to study fashion design by yourself series and we went over what books you need we went over which videos you should watch and in what order and which playlist etc etc i'll link those in the description box below this video we're going to go over the bare minimum art supplies you need to study e... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Gradually building up your art supply collection is recommended to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• 💦 Different brands and types of art supplies work well for different aspects of fashion design, so it's important to test and find what works best for you.
• 💨 Understanding color theory is crucial in fashion design, and mixing your own colors using gouache is an effective way to learn.
• 🎨 Proper tools for draping, pattern making, and sewing are essential for executing design ideas accurately.
• 💦 Using the right paper and scissors for different tasks can greatly impact the quality of your work.
• 🎨 Experimentation and practice with various art supplies are necessary to improve your fashion design skills.
• 🖌️ Taking care of your brushes and tools, such as cleaning brushes with brush cleaner, is important for their longevity.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the recommended pencils, pens, and paper for fashion sketching?

For quick design sketching, regular inexpensive mechanical pencils with 0.7 and 0.5 lead from brands like Pentel are suitable. For pens, lightweight, smooth-gliding options like the Big Atlantis Exact and Uni-ball Signo Gel pens are recommended. As for paper, cheap office paper or sketchbooks with mixed media paper are sufficient.

Q: What markers are recommended for adding color to fashion design sketches?

Prismacolor and Copic markers are popular choices among fashion designers due to their chisel and brush tips. It is recommended to have a variety of skin tones, hair colors, and fabric-matching colors in the marker collection.

Q: What type of paint is useful for studying color theory in fashion design?

Gouache is preferred for studying color theory as it allows for creating color chips and experimenting with different color combinations. Mix your own colors using cyan, yellow, magenta, and black gouache to understand color undertones and matching colors effectively.

Q: What tools are essential for pattern making in fashion design?

Pattern making requires a long graft ruler, a hip curve, French curve, paper, magic tape, an awl, notcher, and sewing machine needles and bobbins. Tracing wheels are also useful for transferring drapes onto paper patterns.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video discusses the essential art supplies needed for studying fashion design, such as pencils, pens, markers, paper, paint, rulers, scissors, and more.

• The content provides recommendations for specific brands and types of art supplies for various aspects of fashion design, including fashion illustration, color theory, pattern making, draping, cutting, and sewing.

• The presenter emphasizes the importance of starting with the bare minimum art supplies and gradually expanding the collection based on individual needs and preferences.