http://www.fashiondiner.com/ en mrubens@careered.com Copyright 2008 2008-04-30T18:55:00+00:00 http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/fundamental_pattern_and_construction_tip/ http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/fundamental_pattern_and_construction_tip/#When:18:55:00Z When working with students in a mentoring role I observe that the most basic of all pattern markings is so often forgotten or ignored by students. Yet when these basic pattern markings are forgotten they have a snowball effect on student’s garment construction. It’s not only the patterns that are inadequate, but the construction process is also affected. Techniques 2008-04-30T18:55:00+00:00 http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/creating_watercolor_pencil_drawing_with_mixed_media/ http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/creating_watercolor_pencil_drawing_with_mixed_media/#When:21:04:00Z Once fashion sketch is completed, use a dry watercolor pencil to fill in over the large areas. This sketch utilized the dark umber watercolor pencil by Prismacolor®. Techniques 2008-04-03T21:04:00+00:00 http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/creating_a_marker_rendering_with_mixed_media/ http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/creating_a_marker_rendering_with_mixed_media/#When:20:29:00Z Use broad tip marker to color larger areas first such as the coat, pants and overskirt, in addition to the circle embellishment detail on the pant leg. This sketch used yellowed orange, lime peel and deco yellow by Prismacolor® Techniques 2008-04-03T20:29:00+00:00 http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/bandhej_one_of_a_kind_tie_dyed_fabric/ http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/bandhej_one_of_a_kind_tie_dyed_fabric/#When:20:03:00Z Tie-Dye is reported to be originated in different countries at different times. Its origin varies based on the techniques that were used to get a certain effect. Historical evidences show that this wonderful way of coloring fabrics was used in India more than 5000 years ago. These evidences are found in Indian folk songs, one example... Techniques 2008-04-03T20:03:00+00:00 http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/metallicsstill_all_the_rage/ http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/metallicsstill_all_the_rage/#When:16:36:00Z Have you looked around you on the street lately? Have you paying attention in the stores? Have you seen all the metallics? Handbags, shoes, hair accessories, tights, sweaters, belts – you name it, it’s available in metallic. Two years ago... Trends 2008-04-03T16:36:00+00:00 http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/jewel_neckjewels_in_jewelry/ http://www.fashiondiner.com/whats_hot/topic/jewel_neckjewels_in_jewelry/#When:16:02:00Z Turtlenecks are a bit of a bother for me…why would I want to torture my neck just for sake of owning something with a jewel neck? I think I own one jewel neckline – and that has a tie on it – it’s pretty, but I feel closed in and stuffy. “Jewels” at the neck are one of the hottest... Trends 2008-04-03T16:02:00+00:00