Fashion Design Tutorial 5: Shapes & Proportions

[@MySweetChxnnel]

I'm learning a lot with your videos, since I can't afford a fashion design school, is so nice to see a channel dedicated to teach this topic. Thanks a lot for sharing! ❤️

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@alaasaber4703]

Dorothy Uranga same here

[@brunhildedutoit2137]

Thank you

[@blakemakes.]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS AFTER IN A VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH 😭😭😭

[@sandrasews3765]

Me too , and schools online are 4 years, I’m a mom work part time and have 2 teenagers and a husband

[@SamGatah360]

I am not a fashion designer....but I swear to you... I will be by the time I done watching all these videos. This is great info for character design. Oh...by the way. I love you. lol

[@zoehongteaches]

Good luck with your character design stuff! I do have students who aren't into fashion too!

[@pjlewisful]

I've never heard anyone be able to explain creativity so clearly. wow!

[@zoehongteaches]

[@violetroses3929]

You've taught me more than my design lecturer !

[@zoehongteaches]

I'm glad my videos could help you!

[@firenzeval]

You simply tracing that towel and laying it over the Croquis models blew my mind!! This is so cool. I've really been struggling with the quite broad and abstract prompts I've been getting for my class and having a video like this just inspires me so.

[@CrossCultural-c7f]

😂 I’m the designer, YO! I love that mindset! Also, “mistakes” can be thought of as “an idea that didn’t travel anywhere”.

[@pilarneary3526]

Wow, Ms. Zoe! This class is eye opening! I do not aspire to ever becoming a fashion designer at 72 years of age but it is just wonderful to see your videos. It is like a mind vacation! I learn soooo much from you! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and your knowledge.🌺🤗🌺

[@sandrasews3765]

When I was little , i would wrapped scraps of fabric on my Barbie’s , then i would sew it by hand , cause that’s what my mom taught me first , my mom was a seamstress. Thank you for these tutorials , I haven an artist but I love creating clothes as well.

[@purerubie]

OMG! I have been watching your videos for a while and have been a huge fan! However with every new video that I watch you open up my mind to new concepts and different ways of looking at things. You're truly a master at what you do. Thanks for sharing your talents and abilities!

[@hanshengliu7608]

Many words you randomly spilled ended up in my notebook. They seriously solved a lot of my stagnations in my design process. Ex, "think about how would you style the music video", etc. I always have troubles translating the moods inspired by literature, movie, music etc, it's very enlightening to watch you videos, not to exaggerate. Thank you.

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome. Happy to help!

[@shermandawalker4045]

I never thought about sketching like this before its actually a smart method..

[@rosanebutler4205]

Zoe, I am not studying in a fashion design school too but I am learning a lot with your videos and talents and experience. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!!!

[@fersisquo]

I feel like you open up my brain and give me so much inspiration! Love the way you explain things!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@cynthiavang86]

Having a difficult time with developments lately, so this has been so helpful!! You're examples are so effortless, that's what I need!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks and you're welcome!

[@samanthacabullo6699]

Wow. This is so fun I wanna cryyy. Thank youuu

[@Triniswe]

17:38 "Not everything needs to have a side seam" Pattern makers around the world screams in horror, lol.

[@zoehongteaches]

hahahaha~

[@mariettenaude8726]

You're a great teacher Zoe! Keep going, love your videos.

[@Ruururu9156]

Hi Zoе, I am from Russia and my English is not very good. but even understanding 30% of your information, I'm inspired! in Russia there is a good school of tailoring, but a weak school of design and composition.! I have two design educations of modeling and tailoring, but I am in awe of your fantasy technique! how by mixing images you must create something new! it's amazing! thanks and warm hugs from Russia!)))

[@ladyjunon6305]

Wow! Thank you, I always found it difficult to make original designs. Your students are VERY lucky.

[@zoehongteaches]

+Rishon Hislop You're welcome! I'll let my students know. Hahaha~

[@SimplySage854]

you are such an inspiration, I'm learning so much. Thanks for your generosity

[@Екатерина-и4з7ъ]

Thank you so much for your videos! I’m a student of fashion academy in Russia. Now I’m working on my first collection. And I really adore how you explain! It helps, it inspires, makes smile. thank you that you share that with us! Thank you very very much!! From Russia with love ❤️ (st.petersburg)

[@christophermorales5665]

I love watching your videos. I always learn something knew. Im not best drawer. So sometimes I get frustrated. Especially when it comes to coloring it. So what I do is I sketch out what I want to look like. Then I'll cut out the garment. So then it's just the person and an outline of the dress. Then I get different fabrics a place the paper over it and take pictures. And then I start working on the one that looks the best to me.

[@zoehongteaches]

Everyone has different methods of designing and I'm glad you found one that works for you!

[@jefferygohjr]

Thank you so much! I'm working on my final major collection now for my fashion degree and this really inspired me!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome and good luck!

[@phyllisphyllis6273]

so fun to watch you create moving things around. fascinating x

[@thelmaigbo8184]

My first time on this cannel and this is probably the most straight forward, clear, sensible tutorial ive had in my life.... and Im on my 3rd degree!!! Every fashion tutor ive ever had needs to take short courses from this lady on how to teach!!!!! maybe a jerk detox too... i mean, look at her attitude! SUBSCRIBE!

[@zoehongteaches]

Wow, thank you! You're too kind.

[@princeramgadiya9081]

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[@princeramgadiya9081]

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[@jadebittencourt5925]

I was really looking forward to find videos like those and yours are a lot helpful. Your techniques are quite interesting and make it easier to understand the creative process! I really appreciate your work!

[@zoehongteaches]

[@Drizzerey]

I may not be a fashion designer, but your tips are so friggen helpful for my art!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you! Yes, I have lots of non-fashion peeps who take my classes and watch my videos. Good luck with your art!

[@yingyingsun7319]

I am an architecture student and this even inspired me a lot! Thank you so much!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@veronicavasylieva5475]

Zoe as per my opinion, you are amazing teacher. Love your videos!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@trentxd6410]

0: what!!!? she did not just make a hot dress out of a hair towel. Like this Seriously just defined my life and how I see things!! :0

[@KarottenKind911]

I could watch you playing around for hours! It really looks like fun

[@zoehongteaches]

I have a playlist called Watch Me Design A Fashion Collection in which you just watch me draw paint collage sketch doodle, if you really want to watch me play around! :D

[@KarottenKind911]

haha niiiiiice! i will

[@sherwinh1661]

HI Zoe, Really love your in-depth videos . Really learnt a lot. Could u also post about importance on sewing skills and step by step guide of bringing sketches to actual production? It would really help us non-fashion students that are interested in creating our own fashion business

[@zoehongteaches]

Sherwin Huang Thanks! I don't teach sewing but I have product development development process videos in the queue.

[@asmaadil1842]

omg after watching you i feel like every thing i had learned is completely useless ! you are a true treasure

[@basicka01]

I feel like you are the teacher I never had nor will I ever have.

[@zoehongteaches]

+Ines Basic There are lots of good teachers out there. Good luck with your studies!

[@steviewonders1314]

i have to keep thanking you in every single video Zoe..

[@zoehongteaches]

[@johnbbb]

love this video too!! my professor never teach us this in class!! Thank you!!

[@neetabudhraja]

very true.. no one teaches all such details.. 👍👍

[@anaescobar9484]

+johnbbb unfortunately my teacher has not explained this process to the fullest and with such detail and humor!! is a shame!

[@zoehongteaches]

+johnbbb You're welcome!

[@edisonfernandez4376]

You're the coolest Zoe!! Thanks for sharing the way you do; it has really helped me a lot and it keeps going... Keep posting, I'm a huge fan and I'll be watching and practicing every single little tip you give us. I send you a warm hug from the Dominican Republic!! :)

[@zoehongteaches]

Greetings to the Dominican Republic! Thanks for your kind words! Good luck with your work!

[@arsenyturin]

Very interesting approach. I like how you're transferring shapes to figures with different scales and interpretation.

[@zoehongteaches]

Yes, most fashion illustration isn't really based on drawing straight observation, but manipulating it to fit our needs. Even when fashion illustrators draw from observation, they/we'll push the gesture, exaggerate the figure, dramatize the drapes. Thank you.

[@jessicagomez5258]

love your videos zoe!!! you are the best ... Thank you for sharing !!!

[@biancaadityaputri4132]

i learn a lot from your videos, thank you for teaching us

[@lorenzojavieracostaviana200]

I smashed my head with the same methods for a long time, some ideas you provided seem so obvious that I feel quite stupid hahaha. Thanks! I'll be sticking around :).

[@zoehongteaches]

Don't feel stupid! No one's perfect! You're welcome, good luck with your work!

[@TheSkyman8]

Do you have any videos on how you draw so well or ways to practice doing so?

[@ishmaelsantos2275]

you are such a creative person, it's impressive!!

[@anaescobar9484]

Ms. Zoe, I think I died and gone to heaven! this video is so much helpful and full of insight on how to reference the research images that inspire the project. Great way to open the mind to come up with designs on paper. I am sure the more we practice the more this process will become easy and will help us develop other ways to create fashion. thank you so much for this video, cant wait for the next one. I am also looking forward to end of the semester, I am planning to practice this summer all I have learned from your vids!!!...... have a great summer! sleep late, enjoy the weather and have fun!Ana

[@zoehongteaches]

+ana escobar Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you found my tips useful. Good luck with your studies and you have a great summer too!

[@ntswakimoruledi4771]

I am enjoying your videos since i never went to fashion school. Really really helpful. Thank you 😘😘😘

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@Winny.w.n]

Thanks Zoe ,your videos help me study fashion design a lot ! I went fashion design Technical school in my country , but a lot of the design school in our country doesn't teach about design that much ,they teach more about sewing technique ,illustration ,designing on manniquin etc etc . . but not these(so I'm becoming a tailor 😂 not a designer ).I will watch all your videos ,Love You . (Sorry if I write in a broken language ,cuz I'm not good at english )

[@lolaramos4937]

Thanks for sharing, I am jewelry designer you gave me good ideas for my work.

[@neetabudhraja]

awesome video zoe.. looking forward to more such eye opening n mind opening videos.. the visual refrences to start wth th designing.. i hv learnt fr th frst time.. thts really helpful fr me.. the emerald n th hair shape tht u showed..how we can use thm as style lines..thts real awesome.. and th small drapes on croque figure.. thts amazing.. it helps us in knowing how much we need to flare out a particular dress on a figure.. how th fall of garment is going to look..n it will help in shading aswell.. waiting fr more videos.. 😊😊💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@zoehongteaches]

+neeta budhraja Thank you!

[@lenyoleary1752]

once again.... You are truly fabulous and an amazing instructor❤ love love your technique

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you!

[@TheCertainView]

it's nice to watch and listen to your videos...i am learning though am not into fashion designing...but am just sketching my own designs just a hobby...thanks to you...

[@indupalliblessi8176]

Zoe, You are such a gift 🖤

[@curlyfrycheetos]

I love this completely! I am so inspired!

[@zoehongteaches]

:D

[@keoshahenry]

Hey Zoe I've been a sucscriber on your channel for a long time and I absolutely love your videos. I was wondering if you can make a video that will show us how to transform these shapes onto pattern papers to bring our designs to life. I think that would be really cool

[@starbubblesbff]

thank you so much. you deserve an award 💝💝💝

[@zoehongteaches]

+Gillian starbubblesbff Aw, thanks!

[@jahandeniz19]

Zoe, thank you so much i have watched 2 of your videos , they are amazing , thanks again and am gonna go all through .

[@zoehongteaches]

Thank you! Have fun watching!

[@saharqashqaei47]

hi miss hong. this is first video from u. l dont understand a english good but that help me a lot and geting excitation more about my major(designing fashion ). tanx

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@dominiquealyse4998]

Zoe you are the funniest person I know. lol

[@giataylor3868]

Hi Mz. Zoe, I'm a new subscriber... I've learned so much... Your teaching skills are awesome...Thanks a million for sharing your awesomeness skills/techniques...you're inspirational☺️

[@zoehongteaches]

[@talisassaki1255]

wow I am just in love with your videos! Super inspiring. Keep going, you have a gift for helping people :)

[@gracielabermudez4428]

i love that i found your channel. i am a fashion design student and it really help different techniques and opinion. i will love a video of how to do the diferrent kinds of hairstyles a im a mess.

[@zoehongteaches]

I have a whole series of hair videos. Go look in my playlists section.

[@gracielabermudez4428]

Thanks

[@brendamason5143]

Another excellent commentary... feel like I have died and gone to heaven... thanks so much!

[@zoehongteaches]

+Brenda Mason You're welcome!

[@FDmaryalex]

I would love to have you as my teacher! You're awesome your videos helped me& inspired me way too much!❤ Keep upload videos and yeah make that one with the vocabulary it will help as a lot

[@zoehongteaches]

+FDmaryalex Thanks! Yes, I will start planning some vocab vids.

[@mattcyliu]

Awesome awesome awesome ! u r such a god send. Thank you for all those video. Totally love it

[@zoehongteaches]

+Matthew Liu Thanks!

[@aestheticsbyniv]

Info. u give is really helpfull..can u please do a video on portfolio presentation sometime...that would be really appreciated, thanks.

[@zoehongteaches]

+nivedita sharma Thanks! Yes, portfolio presentation is actually going to be the last video in the Design Process series.

[@aestheticsbyniv]

+Zoe Hong ok thank you :)

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Love the information you share! !! you're awesome Zoe!!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

+Sarah Longshore Thank you! You're awesome too!

[@thatwhite3agle]

Hello, I'm new to your videos and I learnt a lot through your sessions, they are very informative and different and I would personally want to learn fashion croquis without the help of picture. Thank you!!

[@zoehongteaches]

Go check out my Fashion Figures: Different Approaches video.

[@learningtosew589]

Your channel is a literal gem 😍 I’m so glad people like you exist, people who share their knowledge! I’m learning so much with your playlist and making sure to comment and like all of them because I want more people to be interested in you work. Thank you, Zoe!

[@nahina_nizam]

hey Zoe! I love your work! ❤ I have a request. can you make a video on embellishments? like everything on embellishments, like different kinds, how to use or where to apply them, dos & don'ts, different techniques & stuff like that. Thanks! ☺

[@TriggaTreDay]

Such an amazing video. I would love to get a printout of your croquis! It’s going to be some time before I get that good.

[@zoehongteaches]

I sell my croquis at zoehong.etsy.com

[@istyle8664]

Amazing videos ! Love your channel very much . This video make me to understand how find shape from inspiration ❤❤

[@Igor_ogi]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you so much for them!!

[@zoehongteaches]

+Igor ogI Thank you and you're welcome!

[@nanajodes8154]

Love your fashion training videos amazing

[@shameehaislam4595]

hey, I’m interested and have a question. Is there a way to design modest fashion that does not flatter the figure, or does all designs somehow accentuate the figure? Would there be a way for me to be a fashion designer that can dually conceal the body but still make it look good?

[@vindictivetiger]

I'm not a designer, although I do love fashion, and I'm getting so much out of watching your videos. Thank you so much for doing these.

[@sukirtisangar123]

ohh god this helped me a lot.. seriously thank you so much

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@ChazmyaneAlexia]

I'm so happy I have subscribed to you. I'm going to start studying Apparel & Textiles this upcoming semester. & this is really going to help me prepare for what's ahead. I'm so excited! On another note, is the fashion industry cutthroat? As in are people catty, competitive, & more likely to backstab you or throw you under the bus? I know it's not good to generalize but just wondering how your experience has been working with others..

[@zoehongteaches]

Chazmyane Alexia Is the industry cutthroat? Yes. Is everyone catty? No. The industry is not what they show in the movies. Every competitive industry is going to have some bad seeds, but I have met lots and lots of cool peeps too. You reap what you sow.

[@ChazmyaneAlexia]

Zoe Hong thank you for the insight! I have emailed you as well

[@alexdafforn2822]

this is genius! thank you so much!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@alexdafforn2822]

Zoe Hong where do you teach?

[@McCharry_03]

Wow you are good, I'm glad I came across your video. You've got a new subscriber

[@prateekgoel5813]

Hey Zoe, I just watched the whole process and I'm wondering how I can use the same to translate my visual research to accessories silhouette development. I'm in my final year of accessories design course and I'm still trying to grasp hold of how to go about it. Though I loved your videos so much that I was up till 3 in the morning watching it 😁. I already used a similar approach for one of my projects and I love this.

[@nicole_14]

Thank you for your videos they are very informative

[@CharismaBlanco]

You are soooo amazing. Thank you This is incredibly helpful

[@candacelee3650]

Your awesome, how do you do these intensive videos?

[@nooralhaddad381]

Love your videos 💕 I’m learning a lot Keep it up 👍🏽

[@apenasmarcosfelipe]

what up boss!!! thanks for your work

[@amalianolla2037]

wooooooooooooooow! miss Zoe you are just increasing my inspirations and i also enjoy your eyebrow, are they natura?

[@zoehongteaches]

Hahaha~ no, I pencil them in.

[@neikaplay]

I relate so much to your first thoughts when you started the video. Before I started teaching art full time, I never looked forward as much to Christmas and Summer holidays. For all the wrong reasons though- I just want to take many many naps. Love teaching but it can be a bit draining. Love your videos.

[@zoehongteaches]

Oh yeah, my teacher friends totally are in the same boat as us! Nap time is the best time!

[@xoxoxlittlej]

Im really enjoying your videos! So informative. I graduated from fashion school with an AA in Apparel Manufacturing Management back in 2010 and im trying to get back into design and pursue my career in fashion design. Since graduating I have been working in production positions. But im not feeling fullfilled and feel like its due to the lack of creativity in my job responsibilities. For someone trying to transition from the production dept. to the design dept., what advice do you have? From your experience, have you seen that department transition happen before, is it possible for me to still apply for position in the design department without having experience in the design department?

[@zoehongteaches]

You need an amazing design portfolio. You probably won't be able to make a lateral move. You'll probably need to go closer to entry level because it's almost like starting a new career. In your conversation with HR, or your job application, play up how your production experience will help you as a designer. Good luck!

[@isabellabautista8610]

you are awesome thank you. thank you. thank you. Great work.

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@dazzlinggleams]

you would be so much fun to work with. we use a lot of the same techniques. it's fun to know i'm not the only one that has a manic way of thinking. xD

[@dazzlinggleams]

and as an aside, i used to do the fabric laying, but i'd use my ball-jointed dolls. i presented a collection of four looks on my dolls once and the professor ate it up.

[@zoehongteaches]

Yes, draping on a mini mannequin is a great technique! Vionnet used to do all her designing by draping and cutting on a half-form. (I bow down to her genius!)

[@dazzlinggleams]

seeing madeleine vionnet's last name in your comment made my heart skip a beat, aha!

[@mrs.winehouse9106]

Can you make a series about Fashion history?

[@saraswatimanjeri925]

Your vedio is really very very helpful thank you so much for making it for students like us

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome! Good luck!

[@tantildrum7103]

Good morning Zoe! Can you make a video about instore visual merchandising and window dressing...because some designers working in a headquarters doesnt know the happenings of their collections in a selling area (boutique) just a suggestion...😁✌

[@zoehongteaches]

No, that is not my area of expertise and I don't talk about stuff I don't know.

[@tantildrum7103]

@@zoehongteaches it's okay that's why they are more on the details...anyway thank you so much everyday I learn a new things from your videos and I treasure anyway....😊🤗🙏

[@somethingirrelevant9220]

Im 14 now and I draw a lot of elegant dresses and use temples for my designs, so if any tips for young drawers that would be great 👍

[@zoehongteaches]

Most of my drawing videos are created with beginners in mind.

[@cutclassnotfrog]

Such a great video! This really helps!!!!

[@zoehongteaches]

+Dakota James Thanks! Glad to help!

[@vanessabrkic2623]

Thank you. You are amazing

[@zoehongteaches]

Thanks!

[@teresalopezpuerta8166]

Thank you Zoe, very interesting!!

[@zoehongteaches]

+Teresa López Puerta You're welcome!

[@afropeaan5249]

thank you so much, I have learnt a lot , and u super ... thank you so much God bless you

[@zoehongteaches]

You're welcome!

[@cristianjoymmmm973]

My god this is amazing

[@altusviljoen9498]

Really helpful! Thank you!

[@shivkumar-qh7dx]

Great work