When you begin sketching your croquis you should:Ĭhoose a soft lead pencil with around 4b – 6b hardness. In general, the body should be around 9 heads taller than the length of the head drawn.īefore you start, you should already have an idea of what you’re going to design based on your trend research. The body proportions of a croquis are usually elongated to exaggerate height and reflect a typical model’s body. A croquis (the French word for sketch) is a drawing of a figure striking a modelesque pose and you will use it to sketch and showcase your design. In the fashion industry, a sketch is referred to as croquis.
A sketch is the first step in bringing your design to life! The purpose of a fashion sketch is to show the technical details of your design, its colourways and how it should be styled. Learning to create a fashion sketch is one of the most important things you will need to do in your journey to becoming a fashion designer.
