Introduction

As a fashion designer, one of the most crucial skills is being able to visually represent your ideas on paper. This is where croquis illustrations come in. Croquis is a French word that means “sketch” or “outline,” and it refers to the basic figure that designers use as a template for drawing their designs.

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What is a 10-Head Croquis Illustration?

A 10-head croquis illustration is a drawing of a model that is ten times the height of the average person. This means that the body is elongated to create a more stylized and elegant figure that is easier to design for. The length of the croquis figure is measured in “heads,” with one head being the height of the average person.

The Use of a 10-Head Croquis Drawing in Fashion Design

Fashion designers use 10-head croquis illustrations as a template to sketch their designs. The elongated figure provides a more elegant and stylized look, which makes it easier to visualize how the clothes will look on the runway or in a photoshoot.

Using a 10-head croquis also allows designers to create more detailed and intricate designs that wouldn’t be possible on a standard figure. The extra length gives designers more space to experiment with proportions and silhouettes, resulting in unique and eye-catching designs.

Differences Between 8-Head, 9-Head, 10-Head, and 12-Head Croquis Drawings

While the 10-head croquis is the most commonly used figure in fashion design, there are other options available. An 8-head croquis is shorter and more realistic, while a 12-head croquis is longer and more exaggerated. The 9-head croquis is a happy medium between the two. Each figure has its own unique uses and benefits, and it ultimately depends on the designer’s personal preference and design style.

Drawing Steps of 10 head croquis

  • Step 1: Draw 1 straight line that is 10 inch long.
  • Step 2: Mark at 1 inch distance from top to bottom
  • Step 3: Draw horizontal lines on the marks
  • Step 4: Draw an oval for the head about 1” length
  • Step 5: Add a dashed line at roughly 1 ½ ”
  • Step 6: Draw 2 parallel vertical lines just below the head (for neck) and draw  a horizontal line for the shoulders of 2” wide (1” wide in both sides of the 1st vertical line). Remember the neck and shoulder line should end at 1 ½” dashed line.
  • Step 7: Add another dashed line at 3 ½” (1/2” wide in both sides from the 1st vertical line). This is waist line.
  • Step 8: Now join the shoulder and waist line in both sides.
  • Step 9: Again add a dashed line at 4 ¾” length (width- 1” in both sides from the 1st vertical line). This is hip line.
  • Step 10: Join the waist line and the hip line in both sides.
  • Step 11: Draw two small ovals for hip joint at this height.
  • Step 12: Give shape at hip for drawing upper legs.
  • Step 13: Draw two small ovals for knees at 7” height
  • Step 14: Draw the upper legs as shown in the photo
  • Step 15: Again draw two small ovals for feet joint at roughly 10” or 9 ½” height.
  • Step 16: Draw the lower leg as shown in the photo
  • Step 17: Now draw the feet of length  as per your choice. (In this tutorial roughly ½” height is taken to draw the feet.
  • Step 18: Then draw small ovals on shoulder joint and other small ovals at roughly 3 ½” height where the waistline was drawn(for elbow)
  • Step 19: Draw the upper arms.
  • Step 20: Draw small ovals at 4 ¾” height for wrist joint and draw the lower arms.
  • Step 21: Now draw the fingers.
  • P.S. This is a basic figure outline. You can edit the croquis as your choice, manipulating proportions as necessary.