Drawing a Bandeau Swim Top
In this lesson you’ll learn how to draw a bandeau top. You’ll learn how to do a front view, back view and an interior view for thisgarment. You’ll learn the importance of shirring at the seams and at center front, as well as functional pieces including swan hooks. You’ll learn how to do center back closures, as well as removable halter straps with rubber elastic encased. You’ll also learn the importance of zigzags and bar tack stitches.
Note: You will need access to Adobe Illustrator software in order to do this lesson.
Downloadables:
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandeau Swim Top Front View | 1-13 |
| 2 | Bandeau Swim Top Back View | 1-10 |
MODULE 1 • Bandeau Swim Top Front View
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | This lesson is drawing a bandeau swim top and will be taught by Jessica Krupa. So, starting with the template provided by the University of Fashion named Bandeau Swim Top, you’ll be able to access the following brushes and components in order to complete your bandeau swim top. |
| 2 | So, zooming in, you’ll start with the brand name, season, style name, and number. You’ll be provided a front and back view of the torso of a croquis. And your brushes that you’ll be using for this lesson are the outline, the zigzag, and the bar tack all over here on your workspace. And then also provided it for you is a halter tie, a large swan hook for the back, and mini swan hooks that will be for the adjustment part of the string top around the bandeau. |
| 3 | Over here on your layers, you’ll see that you have a sketch layer, a croquis layer, the template that has the brand name, season, and style number up here, as well as your brushes. As we go along in the lesson, you’ll see how I interchange them and lock them. Your brushes that you can access, they’re all within this area here. And then also what you’ll want to pull out are your strokes. |
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