This is the beginner's tutorial on how to create fashion industry standard tech pack for handbag design. You will learn basic technical design skills and how to use Illustrator to create an accurate tech pack to be issued to the factory for pattern making, costing, sampling, and mass production.

This class will evolve into a series of classes to train you to become a professional fashion handbags & small leather goods designer.

What you will learn in this class:

How to draw a simple tote bag up to scale in Illustrator (Imperial vs. Metric system)
Basic handbag design lingos: Spread, drop, gusset, inseam, etc
How to set up Illustrator work station to maximize efficiency and accuracy
What tools to use and their hot keys:
- Smart Guide, Snap To Point, Ruler, Show Slices
- Stroke, Layer, Artboard, Symbol, Brushes, Swatches, Gradient
- Reflect, Eyedropper, Duplicate, Create Outlines, Segment Line, Pen, Selection & Direct Selection tools
Extra - Bottom panel construction
How to add measurement
What is Symbol & how to use it?

Who is this class for?

Fashion Students who aspire to become a professional fashion handbags & SLG designer.
Professional Fashion Designers who never learned how to create full size tech packs.
Fashion Startup Bosses who wish to learn how to read tech packs to better communicate with the design team.

If you have questions regarding this class or if you wish to learn something specific, leave a comment!

Additional Resources:

Pre-made full sized templates with lots of design assets you can incorporate

My Fashion Credential

My Art Website, Instagram, & Youtube

Henry Richardson

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