Overview
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Learn to generate professional-quality fashion flats, or CADs, in no time using Adobe Illustrator.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- What is a CAD flat?
- Using the exercise files
- 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
- Placing the template
- Adding guides
- Creating graphic styles
- Drawing the bodice
- Adding the sleeves
- Adding stitching
- Drawing the back view
- Drawing a collar and placket
- Adding the bodice and sleeves
- Drawing the back view
- Drawing the collar with stitches and bodice
- Drawing the front placket with buttons
- Adding sleeves with cuffs
- Drawing the back view
- Other bodice variations
- The parts of a blazer
- Drawing the lapel
- Drawing the blazer front
- Drawing curved sleeves
- Adding details
- Drawing the blazer back
- Drawing trousers: front
- Drawing trousers: back
- Types of skirts and drapes
- Drawing a flared skirt
- Gathered skirt front from a sketch
- Gathered skirt back
- The benefits of using symbols
- Basic button and buttonhole
- Saving and loading symbols
- Adding a two-point stroke
- Layouts for line sheets
- Next steps
