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The Arts : Fashion Design Links / Forums

 

Learn About Fashion Design Online

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Fashion.net - How to get into Fashion Design - Six part article for how to get into fashion design, includes a list of the 7 best Fashion Schools worldwide.

Fashion Era - This is the best and most complete Fashion Design resource online, with over 300 illustrated pages containing Fashion Design Introduction, Fashion Design History, Costume History, and even Fashion Tutorials.

Designer Beginnings - Short but great article showing how many designers got started.

Fashion Design Drawing - Here you can find a online drawing course for fashion beginners, has great sketches and step by step instructions.

Fashion Design - This introductory article from Wikipedia on fashion design mostly covers the history.

Fashion - Another interesting article from Wikipedia that talks about the different facets of fashion.

Fashion School Review - Has directory of fashion design schools in the USA and helpful tips such as; what to expect from fashion design schools, the life of a fashion buyer, skills and training, interviews with designers, and finally becoming one.

Fashion Design Articles - Another excellent series of articles on fashion design, designer profiles, and job profiles.

Fashion Design JOB info - Industry job description, skills, environment, and pay averages.

Fashion FAQ - Series of Frequently Asked Questions relating to fashion design.

Costume Manifesto - Free eBook for people interested in creating high fashion costumes.

Fashion History - History of fashion design and its different areas.

Fashion World - Excellent article on the cycles of fashion. Other articles are available.

Chic Theory - Article pondering the meaning and theory of chic fashion.

Sewing and other Technical Information

Learn to Sew - Online sewing resource dedicated to teaching you to sew for free.

Fashion Sewing - Same online resource as above but focusing the tutorials on fashion sewing.

Vintage Sewing - Online resource dedicated to sewing and recreating vintage fashions.

Preparing Fabric for Use - A interesting article for learning how to properly prepare fabric for use.

How To - Huuuge online resource with hundreds of articles on advice to costumer creators such as sewing, construction, drawing, needlework, and using other materials.

Old Patterns - Sells patterns from the past for making original, dress and vintage costume patterns.

Basic Sewing Tips - This entire online resource is dedicated to giving tips and tricks for sewing.

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The Best Books on Fashion Design

While the above articles and resources are random and don't follow a linear direction, these books are very comprehensive, in depth, and easy to follow. There are five books and three book lists with many books, most of which are incredible and very worth it. These books will take you from concepts and trends, to sewing and creation, and finally to fashion industry and sales.

 

BOOK: I Want to be a Fashion Designer

 

BOOK: Illustration for Designer

 

    

Book List: Fashion Books

 

    

Book List: So you like Fashion Design

Book: Fashion Artist: Drawing Techniques to Portfolio Presentation

Book: Fashion Design: Process, Innovation & Practice

 

 

    

Book List: Make your own clothes and look good

Book: Figure Templates for Fashion Illustration: Over 150 Templates for Fashion Design

 

Buy Fashion Design Equipment Online

Buy Materials Online and Make Your Own Clothes

       

Fabrics - Mannequin - Sewing Machines - Beads

Joann Online Store - Find all the fashion design materials and equipment online at this fantastic store. They have everything from Fabrics, to Sewing Machines. With tons of variety and selection at bargain prices.

 

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