Rendering Sequins

Learn how to hand render sequins on a stunning, floor length evening gown. Once you have downloaded the reference swatch and the fashion croquis supplied with this lesson, print the fashion croquis to use as your canvas. By using a combination of markers and other tools of the trade, you will learn how to lay down base foundation layers and special techniques to create all-over sequin fabric. In addition, we will teach you the principles of shine and lighting and how they affect the finished garment. Add this gorgeous fashion illustration technique to your fashion repertoire and expand your fashion portfolio.

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Module	Description	Step
1	First Layer	1-8
2	Second Layer	1-8
3	Third Layer	1-8
4	Highlights	1-7

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MODULE 1 • FIRST LAYER

Step	Description
1	Start this lesson, by downloading the fashion croquis and the reference swatch supplied with the lesson. Print the fashion croquis to use as your canvas.
2	Begin with the beveled-edge side of your cool grey marker. Create one continuous stroke, slightly away from the dress outline, beginning at the neck to the waist. Make 2 short strokes suggesting the fabric folds below the waist.
3	Create another continuous stroke from below the folds, that tapers at the knee. Create folds at the knee and then taper the stroke from the knee to the hem.
4	Accentuate the form of the bust first on the left-side and then on the right.
5	Lay in the folds of the fabric with short strokes at the halter neckline of the dress on the left and right-side.
6	Color the left side of the body with a continuous stroke from the waist to the thigh, again, slightly away from the edge of the drawing.

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