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Hot take: I used to sketch everything on paper before cutting fabric. Now I just go for it.
For years, I'd spend hours on detailed drawings for every piece. About six months ago, I was working on a jacket idea and just started cutting into some scrap denim. The shape came out way more interesting than my sketch. Now I drape and cut first, maybe sketch a rough idea after. It feels more like real making. Anyone else skip the sketch phase sometimes?
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derekp702mo agoTop Commenter
Ever try just pinning the fabric on the mannequin and cutting it while it's still up there? I found that gets you some wild shapes you'd never draw.
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garcia.charles20d ago
@paulc93 I get why people like that approach, but I actually see it different. For me, sketching first helps me figure out if the proportions work before i waste any fabric. I messed up a coat real bad last year by just diving into cutting and had to scrap a lot of expensive wool. Having a rough drawing saves me from those expensive mistakes, even if the final piece changes a lot.
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