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How to Draw Clothing Folds

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Whether you want to illustrate a cartoon or create a visual reference, you need to know how to draw spiral folds in clothing. This will enable you to achieve a more realistic visual effect. You will also find that this type of fold is a common element of a number of different clothing items.

Creating clothing folds is not always easy. There are different types of folds that you can use to create a design, such as U shape, Spiral folds, and Drop folds. You can also use Points of tension, or Z-shaped folds.

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Another type of fold is the zigzag fold. This is when fabric changes direction abruptly. This can occur when a pair of pants bunch up behind your knees or a pair of sleeves bunch up at your wrist.

You can learn to draw a spiral fold using a 3D viewer. In addition, you can use NMA reference images to help you figure out how to draw a spiral fold.

The zigzag fold is the cousin of the spiral fold. This fold has an interesting character. It is characterized by the fabric alternating between areas that fold inward and those that fold outward. You will find that the best way to draw a spiral fold is to simplify it. This will allow you to focus on other areas. If you have a lot of fabric to draw, you may find it challenging to draw one. This is because it can be difficult to depict the details of big pieces of fabric.

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You'll find this fold a lot on shirts, skirts, pants, and bib overalls. It also can be found in curtains and curtain rods. You can also use a reverse approach to help you locate the points of tension in your clothing. For instance, you'll see the zigzag fold when you are looking at the fabric behind the knees of a pair of pants.

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Depending on the fabric, you may want to use curved or straight lines for shading. During this process, darken the areas where there is a drop shadow.

For a smoother overall surface, you can overlap your strokes. However, make sure that you do not draw the strokes too close together. They should be a little curvy and wrap around the curves of the fabric. These strokes should also be visible, to add texture to the cloth. To help you draw the right fold, try experimenting with different types of fabrics. A thick material will have fewer folds, while a softer fabric will have more. These differences will influence how your folds will be shaded.

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As you draw, look at each fold from a different angle. This will help you to better join folds and make them look logical. You can also use a light source to help you visualize folds. The light coming from the right side of the drawing will reflect off the middle fold, but not the far left. There are several different types of folds that will appear in a hanging fabric mass. These include simple and complex units. Defining and drawing folds in cloth can be difficult. There are many different folds, and they can be quite challenging to draw.

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Essentially, the spiral fold is a small cylinder that wraps around a body part. It is formed when fabric is tightly pulled or squeezed against the body, and widens as it leaves a point of support.