Wednesday, August 18, 2010

How to Design a New Outfit

How to Design a New Outfit



Whether they make their own clothes or buy them in stores, women are always looking for that new great outfit. If you want to be fashion-savvy you need to learn how to put pieces together to create something that makes you feel good and look even better.









Step
1



Sketch your design in a notebook or sketchbook. Think about what sort of sleeves, pant or skirt lines, patterns and accessories you want to incorporate into your design. Draw one complete outfit or draw and cut out mix and match tops and bottoms to pair individual pieces in many ways.




Step
2



Consider what fabrics you want in your outfit. Choose heavier textured fabrics for winter, light airy fabrics for summer. Go to a fabric store or go through your closet to find which types of fabrics you like best.




Step
3



Sew your own designs if you know how to cut your own patterns and run a sewing machine. If you're a beginner, start small with a simple skirt pattern from a fabric store and make it your own by adding your choice of fabric.




Step
4



Shop for pieces you can't make yourself. Browse clothing websites and malls to find clothes similar to your designs. Try everything on to make sure it fits, but remember that you can alter pieces later.




Step
5



Add accessories to your outfit to finish it. Choose jewelry, hats, belts, shoes, handbags and anything else that completes your design.




Step
6



Alter clothing yourself or pay a shop to do it for you. If your pants are too long, or your shirt too wide, shorten them with a sewing machine. Change the buttons, add custom stitching or dye fabric to make it exactly what you want.




Step
7



Mix new pieces with old to create new looks. Design your outfit based on clothes you already have, adding accessories or altering it to make it new and modern.







Tips & Warnings









Be creative. It's your outfit--anything goes. Create your own signature look.








Avoid using a sewing machine by yourself if you've never used one. Ask a friend or family member to show you how to run it before you try it on your own.



http://www.ehow.com/how_2258226_design-new-outfit.html

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