Dressmakers Library

Dressmaker’s Library: Drawing the Fashion Figure for Body Positivity

Introduction The standard croquis favored in fashion illustration is an elongated, slender figure that can be 8, 10 or 12 heads high. However, this style of croquis is not a modern model of beauty. It has come and gone with variations throughout the 20th century and into the current time. Fashion designer Erte favored anContinue reading “Dressmaker’s Library: Drawing the Fashion Figure for Body Positivity”

Marfy “Evergreen” Edition

The Marfy pattern books are published by Marfy Studio Stilistico in Ferrara, Italy. Each edition comes with a free, multi-sized pattern. The illustrations are detailed enough so that dressmakers and patternmakers can get ideas for their own projects. Along with the exquisite illustrations, there are fabric recommendations. The color combinations are sometimes striking, other timesContinue reading “Marfy “Evergreen” Edition”