200 Projects to Get You Into Fashion Design (Aspire)

Newest in Barron s stimulating Aspire Series, this heavily illustrated volume presents a comprehensive course in clothing design, which includes detailed instruction for creating a fashion portfolio that will get students started on rewarding careers. The book s 200 projects train aspiring fashion designers in

Researching for fresh ideas

Figure drawing with pencils, inks, markers, paints, collage, and more

Using different fabrics for garment designs

Applying details, such as collars, pockets, trims, and fastenings

Making skirts, dresses, and shirts, and customizing garments

Styling, choosing, and photographing a fashion model

Designing a promotional package and presenting finished work to buyers

The book s added features include a resources section listing instructive Web sites, museums showing fashion and textile displays, and lists of important fashion journals that students should include as part of their regular reading and research. More than 350 color photos and drawings.