How to Design a Fashion Dress
The magic of fashion is taking a piece of fabric and turning it into a great product. The product may look interesting, inspiring people to start designing in a new way. If you want to design a fashionable dress, there are many steps to follow to make the process convenient.
Supplies:
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Fabric
- Look in some fashion magazines for inspiration. They document fashion and help to shape it. Pay attention to the latest editions and notice the advertisements, text and pictures.
- Determine an overall look of the dress. Consider the length of the sleeves, the formation of the neckline and how the garment will look on the body. You also need to consider the length of the dress and how it looks from the back.
- Pick a fabric. The fabric needs to complement the design, if possible. If you want a flowing effect, pick a fabric that falls away from the body like satin. If you prefer a look that hugs a woman's curves, consider tailoring in velvet. A print neckline may work well on a long solid bodice.
- Get the measurements and be sure they include the waistline and height.
- Create the design on a piece of muslin. Muslin is inexpensive and allows for creating a prototype of the dress. Use the muslin to try different things with the design.
- Sew the completed design. Make sure you use the muslin as a guideline and cut out the individual pieces needed from the fabric. Sew the pieces together on a sewing machine. Incorporate other details such as beading and hemlines.