The document discusses the importance of studying human anatomy for fashion designers. It explains that understanding anatomy helps designers understand how the body moves and functions, allowing them to design clothes that fit the body comfortably. The document outlines different body types and how understanding a person's shape helps designers dress them appropriately. It also discusses specific anatomical areas designers need to consider, like joints, muscles and proportions, to ensure their clothing designs accommodate body structure and movement.

1. Dire Dawa University Institute of
Technology (DDIT)
Prepared by: Dereje . D
School of Textile, Apparel and Fashion Design,
Apparel and Fashion Design Department

2.  Anatomy
 Human anatomy
 Why study anatomy
 Role of study human anatomy for artist
 Study human anatomy for fashion designer
Chapter outline

3.  Introduction
 Anatomy is the branch of science concerned with the bodily
structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms
 Anatomy is the identification and description of the structures
of living things.
 The study of anatomy dates back more than 2,000 years, to the
Ancient Greeks.
There are three broad areas:
 human anatomy
 animal anatomy
 plant anatomy
Human Anatomy

4.  Human anatomy is the study of the structures of the
human body.
 focuses on the description of form, or how body
structures at different levels look.

Human anatomy

5. knowing the anatomy and proportions of the body will boost
your creativity.
1. Not slave to your reference
When we understand human anatomy we able to change
our reference so you are not longer to your reference
2. Design pattern to make change
You can design what you can excaudate change, what to
eliminate, what to add that is not presented on reference.
Why study anatomy

6. 3. To crate new pattern
With high level of understanding and some creativity
we have the power of create what a pattern we want
4. Draw the pattern to feel natural
Knowledge of anatomy also help you to draw the body to
feel natural to be believable, and feel a live.
if you Copy from reference you my miss interpreted the
information,
You may not save many things that are actually
important
Cont. …

7.  to understand incredibly complex and dynamic
structure of the human body
 to understand how the body moves and functions
 to design and draw the figure without reference.
 to draw the body to feel natural and alive.
 to sketch and try out different figure designs and play
with different compositions
Importance of Anatomy for Artists

8.  As a fashion designer It is important to gain some
understanding of the structure and proportions of the
human body that clothes are made to be worn by real
people
 Structures that encase the body need to respond to the
pliability of muscles and the rigidity of bones.
 Athletic garments, medical garments, and
undergarments take advantage of textile technology
and engineering to address the issues associated with
mobility.
Study human anatomy for fashion designer

9.  Help to understanding the body and how it works
 To Know what happens when a muscle contracts,
relaxes, or extends
 Understanding the mechanics of the body
 to eliminate unnecessary padding, interlinings, zippers,
and fasteners
 Comfort is one of the primary concerns for the
contemporary consumer.
 Beyond range of motion, the same tools can be applied
to compressing the body to protect or reshape it.
Cont.…

10.  A good comprehension of the body and how it works
also allows the designer.
to isolate aspects of the design process
to address specific areas of the body
with each zone offering its own advantages and
disadvantages.
 The human body is such an inspiration and can provide
you with an infinite source of ideas.
 To get a better idea of what is possible to be sewn and
manufactured.
 Understand what type of clothing feels comfortable and
why?
Cont.…

11.  you do not need to study anatomy in as much depth as a
doctor
 it is enough to just study the front, side and back forms of
the figure.
 You need to really understand the function of the muscles
so that you will be able to draw the figure in any kind of
motion you can imagine.
 Thus, you need to have a 3 dimensional understanding of
anatomy.
 The bones and muscles of the human body make up a
very complex system.
 A small change can affect the entire equilibrium of the
body.
Cont.….

12.  Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and
muscles and bones.
 It’s about movement, weight, balance, and tension. It’s
about studying
model’s weight-bearing leg or
how they position their hips to hold a certain pose.
Cont. …

13.  Four body types/shapes
Body types/shapes

14.  To dress right for your body, we have to know body
types/shapes, not just guess.
 your body shape determined by:-
The bone structure,
 age,
pregnancy,
fat distribution,
genetic permutation, and
 hormonal combination
Cont. ..

15.  Is also called the straight or ruler body type.
 The waist measurements are less than 9
inches smaller than the bust or hip
measurements.
 rectangle body shape are not particularly
curvy,
their waist is not well-defined, and
their weight is evenly distributed everywhere in
the body.
1. Rectangle Shape

16.  characterized by the hips that are wider
than the bust.
 Also characterized by well-defined waist,
and proportionately delicate shoulders and
slim arms.
 Extra weight is distributed more into the
bottom and legs, rather than the upper
body
2. Pear/Triangle Shape

17.  Hip and bust measurements that are nearly
equal in size, with a smaller waist
measurement.
 shoulders are round
 the legs are in proportion with the upper
body.
3. Hourglass Shape

18.  Also known as the ‘Inverted triangle shape,’
 Characterized by broader bust and shoulders, with
narrower hips.
 The body doesn’t necessarily have a well-defined
waistline
 is not very curvy around the hips.
4. Apple Shape

19. Common Body Types
 Tall and Thin:
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Gathered or pleated skirts and pants
 Flared or wide leg pants
 Horizontal stripes
 Things to avoid:
 Tight fitting dresses, skirts or pants
 Small patterns
 Bold verticals

20. Common Body Types
 Short and Heavy
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Vertical lines
 Empire, A-line, narrow silhouettes
 Asymmetrical closings
 Things to Avoid:
 Two-piece or Two-colored outfits
 Horizontal Stripes

21. Common Body Types
 Top Heavy
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Simple, slim tailored shirts
 V necklines
 Slim sleeves
 Things to Avoid:
 Clingy or shiny things on top
 High necklines and large collars
 Ruffles, bows, trims above the waist

22. Common Body Types
 Thick Middle
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Unfitted, but not full garments
 Tubular Silhouettes
 Details above the waist
 Things to Avoid:
 Fitted waistlines or tight belts
 Baggy or bulky fits at waistline

23. Common Body Types
 Hip Heavy
 Things that would be good to wear:
 Attractive collars
 Wide shoulder lines, yokes
 Light colored tops with dark bottoms
 Things to Avoid:
 Tight fitting pants or skirts
 Belts or horizontal bands at hips
 Shiny, clingy fabric or bold prints below the waist

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