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Fashion Design Is Not Just Drawing – Here’s What It Actually Includes
- Manpreet Kour
- Jul 12
- 3 min read
When people hear the words fashion designer, they often picture someone sitting with a pencil and sketchbook, drawing glamorous outfits all day.
But here’s the truth, fashion design is not just drawing. It’s a hands-on, creative, and technical field that involves thinking, planning, constructing, and presenting. A designer is not just an artist, they’re also a problem solver, a stylist, a fabric expert, and sometimes even a marketer.
At Skillinabox, we train students from scratch, helping them build real-world fashion skills that go far beyond sketching.
So if you're passionate about fashion but don't know how to draw (yet), don't worry! Let's break down what fashion design actually includes. 1. Understanding Fabrics & Textures
Before any design is made, you need to understand the material you're working with.
What drapes well?
What suits Indian weather?
Which fabric is best for bridalwear vs. casual wear?
A good designer thinks about comfort, functionality, and beauty, all at once.
2. Cutting & Stitching Skills
Knowing how a garment is made helps you design better.
How does a sleeve attach to the bodice?
What’s the difference between a bias cut and straight cut?
How do you make a perfect lehenga flare?
Skillinabox’s hands-on kit and video training make this process beginner-friendly and fun.
3. Designing for Real Bodies
Fashion design is not about creating fantasy figures, it’s about creating clothes for real people with real shapes.
Learn body measurements
Understand different body types
Style clothes that are flattering and wearable
Our learners are taught how to create custom fits for actual clients, not just mannequins.
4. Colour Theory & Fashion Psychology
The colours you choose matter.
Why does red feel powerful?
Why do brides love pastels in 2025?
How can colour reflect mood, culture, or season?
At Skillinabox, learners explore fashion psychology and colour theory to make thoughtful design decisions.
5. Pattern Making & Drafting
This is where math meets creativity.
Learn to create paper patterns for tops, skirts, blouses, and more
Understand seam allowance, darts, pleats, and panels
Turn ideas into structured outlines for stitching
Even if you start with zero experience, we make this process easy to learn with step-by-step guidance.
6. Styling, Draping & Presentation
Designing is only one part, presenting your work is just as important.
How do you layer a look?
How should you drape a dupatta or scarf?
What accessories go with what neckline?
Our students also learn how to style models for portfolio shoots and client demos.
7. Building a Portfolio & Brand
In the real world, you need to show your work to attract clients or jobs.
We guide students in building portfolios with real stitched outfits
Teach them how to present their designs online and offline
Introduce basic fashion entrepreneurship skills
Fashion Design at Skillinabox: More Than Just a Drawing Course
Our 6-month Fashion Design Program is designed for complete beginners — no drawing or stitching background needed.
You get:
Personal fashion kit delivered to your doorstep
Recorded video classes in simple Hindi
Live sessions & expert support
Practical assignments + final portfolio creation
Certification to boost your career
Final Thought
Yes, drawing is part of fashion design, but it’s only the beginning.
What truly makes you a designer is your vision, execution, and ability to bring fabric to life.If you love fashion, don’t let sketching hold you back, let your curiosity lead the way.
Because fashion isn’t just about lines on paper, it’s about ideas stitched into reality.
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