Illustrator for Fashion Design: Drawing Flats

Learn to generate professional-quality fashion flats, or CADs, in no time using Adobe Illustrator.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What is a CAD flat?
• Using the exercise files

1. Getting Started: The Basics

• Exploring the workspace
• Using selection tools
• Drawing shapes
• Using color
• Using the Layers panel
• Using the Rotate tool
• Using the Pen tool
• Using the Reflect and Join commands
• Using Pathfinder and Shape Builder

2. Creating a Start File

• Placing the template
• Adding guides
• Creating graphic styles

3. Drawing a Basic T-Shirt

• Drawing the bodice
• Adding the sleeves
• Adding stitching
• Drawing the back view

4. Drawing a Polo Shirt

• Drawing a collar and placket
• Adding the bodice and sleeves
• Drawing the back view

5. Drawing a Button-Down Shirt

• Drawing the collar with stitches and bodice
• Drawing the front placket with buttons
• Adding sleeves with cuffs
• Drawing the back view
• Other bodice variations

6. Drawing a Blazer

• The parts of a blazer
• Drawing the lapel
• Drawing the blazer front
• Drawing curved sleeves
• Adding details
• Drawing the blazer back

7. Drawing Pants

• Drawing trousers: front
• Drawing trousers: back

8. Drawing Skirts

• Types of skirts and drapes
• Drawing a flared skirt
• Gathered skirt front from a sketch
• Gathered skirt back

9. Creating Symbols

• The benefits of using symbols
• Basic button and buttonhole
• Saving and loading symbols

10. Finishing Touches

• Adding a two-point stroke
• Layouts for line sheets

Conclusion

• Next steps