--For dummies

Includes index

Fashion drawing 101. Finding your footing in fashion drawing ; Gathering supplies and setting up your work space ; Beginning with figure drawing basics -- Building a fabulous fashion figure. Working with the basic fashion drawing rules ; Tackling the torso ; Forming fabulous arms, hands, legs, and feet ; Putting your best face forward ; Guaranteeing good hair days -- Dressing your fashion figure. Slipping into shirts and sweaters ; Presenting perfect pants ; Getting all dolled up : evening wear ; Outerwear for all ; Accenting the accessories -- Taking your fashion drawing to the next level. Fabrics : refining style with draping, texture, and patterns ; Conveying attitude and movement through body language ' Going to extremes to develop your own style ; Building your fashion design portfolio -- The part of tens. Ten ways to stay current ; Ten steps to kick-start your career