Drawing Side Pleats
Learn how to draw and illustrate side pleats on a pair of sporty culottes. Once your pose has been established, we will teach you how to plan and shade your side pleats using pencils markers. The result is a portfolio-worthy illustration. Once you have learned this design detail, try your hand at learning how to draw accordion pleats, smocking, cascade ruffles and cowls.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mapping the Pose & Side Pleats | 1-9 |
| 2 | Shading the Side Pleats | 1-11 |
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MODULE 1 • Mapping the Pose & Side Pleats
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1A | For this lesson, we will be creating a stylized culotte with side pleats. Start this lesson by mapping the gesture of the fashion pose, beginning with the plum line. |
| 1B | Next, define the waist. Then map the pelvis and the crotch line. Add the position of the legs next. |
| 2 | Now, draw the waistband. Add the centerline and the crotch. |
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