Creative Costume Design
Explore the foundations of fashion design through exercises in shape, line, color, pattern and texture.
Images: Frank Hazenplug (American, 1873/74—1931), The Chap Book, 1896, lithograph in colors on paper. Museum purchase. 1982.35 Abraham Bosse (French, 1602–1676), Costume Portrait, 17th century, engraving on paper. Museum purchase with funds provided by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering, 1976.109
Required materials
- two: 9 x 12” construction paper or cardstock, black and color
- three: 8 x 10” drawing papers
- scissors
- pencil
- glue sticks
- colored pencils
Optional materials
- stapler or straight pins
- magazine
- 1 x 3” fabric scraps
- paper doll for pattern