Design Elements
The body comprises various parts, and in understanding this breakdown, developing an outfit design then becomes an easier process to think about: rather than having to imagine a novel new wardrobe idea, what if you started of with the arm coverings (sleeves), torso and back, midriff, hips and legs? Different areas of a garment have commonly used patterns that can be combined to create a design. While there is certainly a trial-and-error aspect to it, at the very least having this strategy at hand gives structure to the creative process. Have a look at the example below:
![An illustration of a surplice neckline, with materials overlapping to form a V neckline](media/neckline.jpg)
![An illustration of cape sleeves, short with flaring ends](media/sleeve.jpg)
![An illustration of a natural waistline, right at the actual waistline, with fabric bunched up at it](media/waistline.jpg)
![An illustration of a wrap skirt](media/skirt.jpg)
Photo credits to Sew Guide - Beginner's Sewing
![A sketch combining the neckline, sleeves, waistline and skirt type to create a wrap dress design](media/wrap-dress.png)
Photo credits to Angelica Munyao