Your Perfect Fit, Stitch by Stitch
NEW | Knitwear design short courses are now available in my shop for those who want to design knitting patterns. Choose from taster courses in drawing/visual communication, design development, pattern drafting and pattern grading.
The equinox is approaching, and with it a quick post about something that’s ready to harvest: Studio Spotlights! I’ve been working in the background on my design course offerings, which has been (and still very much is) a long process,
Visual communication & drawing is important for knitwear design, but there are 3 separate applications: sketches, illustration, technical.
Sometimes the easiest or more accessible way to begin learning how to draw is by stripping away all the details and laying the garment flat. The flourishes, flair, and storytelling can be intimidating and distract you from what the item actually looks like.
The kind of drawings or sketches you’ll create in the process of designing your own clothes will help and support you. Please, please don’t worry about how ‘good’ you think they are. They’re not destined for a gallery or exhibition. They’re there to get you to think creatively and positively about what you want to create.
When you’re designing knitwear, it can be frustrating to hear about why Excel is so good when you can’t find a way in. Here’s how to begin.
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