Fashion 101

When you chose a print and are ready to send it to the mill for printing you need to 1.  confirm the scale or size of the print 2. make sure...

Print and pattern in any collection can tie together a color story and help create a "mood" to support your pieces. Photo is Diane...

A Fashion illustration is any illustration or rendering that conveys a garment or style... it can be very precise and realistic or very vagu...

There is a great new book out for those looking to get inspired and see a little of illustration's history. "100 Years of Fashion I...

In school, they really don't spend enough time teaching flat sketching.   A " flat " is the technical rendering of a garment t...

This flat was drawn on adobe illustrator. Notice each side is perfectly symmetrical, all topstitching is indicated clearly, you see the shap...

What is a "spec"? A spec is a "size specification"or a measurement on a garment. There are many measurements on a garmen...

What is a "tech pack"? A "technical package" that serves as documentation on a garment. A tech pack will include the fol...

Color. Every season starts with the question "what is the new must have color this season?" Usually designers have their own insti...

What is a "lab dip"? A lab dip is a swatch of fabric test dyed to hit a color standard. Several lab dips may be submitted for feed...