Article · Envato Tuts+ (Design)
How to Draw Complex Folds and Ruffles in Fabric and Clothing
By Dean Carianas-Mannar
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2013
About this lesson
Numbered-step digital demo covering ruffle construction (curved baseline, wiggling edge, connecting strands), puff sleeves, buttons and full skirts, then shading with layered Photoshop Multiply passes.
Related lessons

How to Draw Clothing Folds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginner Artists
Free
Article
ArtWod

How to Draw Folds in Clothing and Fabric, a Step-by-Step Tutorial
Free + paid
Article
Gvaat

Anatomy Quick Tips: Hands
Free
Video · 14 min
Sinix Design

Fashion Design Tutorials
Free
Video series · 35 lessons
Zoe Hong

Anatomy Quick Tips: Arms
Free
Video · 28 min
Sinix Design

How I sketch poses from imagination!
Free
Video · 31 min
qrbits