Creating a garment flat in Adobe Illustrator is the most foundational skill a fashion designer needs to know. A garment flat is a basic digital sketch that displays a garment as if it were laid "flat". It's used to communicate your design idea technically - whether that's to a pattern-maker, technical designer, merchandiser, or manufacturer. Garment flats are also a must-have in any tech pack or fashion design portfolio.
What You'll Learn
In this class I'm going to teach you all the techniques, tips and tricks I wish I knew as a beginner. We'll cover:
Illustrator Tools. How to use pen and circle tools needed to create a garment flat.
Basic Shapes. How to create the lines and curves that make up a garment flat.
Flats for Tops. A more detailed understanding of creating garment flats for tops.
Flats for Bottoms. A more detailed understanding of creating garment flats for bottoms.
What You'll Do
You'll be able to apply these skills immediately to your own project: creating a set of garment flats you can share with your classmates for feedback. Looking to get your fashion design produced? Submit your design for funding on Betabrand!
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Class Outline