A fashion croquis is a body template used as the base for clothing sketches. In Procreate, a croquis helps you draw outfits faster because the pose and proportions are already in place.
Why beginners should use a croquis
Drawing the body can be one of the slowest parts of fashion illustration. A croquis lets you focus on clothing design, silhouette and styling instead of spending all your time correcting anatomy.
How to set up a croquis in Procreate
Import the croquis image or template file into Procreate. Place it on the bottom layer, reduce opacity and create a new layer above it for your clothing sketch.
Draw the outfit in stages
Start with the large garment shapes. Then add seams, pockets, sleeves, folds, fabric texture and accessories. Working in stages makes the design easier to edit.
Keep templates flexible
You can resize, flip or adjust a croquis to fit your design. Do not be afraid to modify the pose or draw over it loosely. The template is there to guide the sketch, not control it.
Best projects for croquis templates
- Fashion design portfolios
- Student assignments
- Collection lineups
- Client outfit concepts
- Quick styling experiments
Explore our Procreate fashion croquis templates page or start with the Premium Fashion Bundle for a full fashion illustration toolkit.