Ever wondered how to draw a jacket? This might seem like a difficult task, but once you learn the basics it will be one of your favorite garments to draw and design. A nice, good-looking jacket will add sophistication to a dress, a flared skirt, a business suit, even jeans. “Dress for success” and have fun with the new tutorial!

Step 1: Button place
Once you have prepared the fashion figure start by finding a good place for the jacket closing. There are no strict rules, but in many jackets, the first button will be below the chests.
Make sure you place the button on the torso Centerline.

Step 2: Neckline
The jacket neckline is a deep “V” shape starting from the shoulders and ending close to the button. It is important to start the “V” from the place where the neck and the shoulders connect. If this point is moved out then the jacket will look sloppy and badly tailored.
Draw a vertical line from the right side of the button to indicate the overlapping closure.
The closure of men and women jackets is differently situated. In women’s jackets the overlapping will be towards the right, is men’s – towards the left side.

Step 3: More guidelines
Make a horizontal “V” below the collarbones. This will be your guideline to draw the collar and lapel, which are the tricky part of jackets. Notice that the lower arm of the “V” is longer than the upper one.
Starting from the point where the neckline touches the shoulders draw two little triangular shapes. They indicate that the collar is 3-dimensional and turns around the neck.
Finally, add the finishing hem at the bottom of the jacket.

Step 4: Draw the collar and lapel
The collar and the lapels are some of the spots where you can really design and make the jacket look unique. In the example illustration you will see the classic version, but feel free to design it your own way.
Make sure that the collar is turning around the neck, as shown, and that the lapels end a little bit before they reach the button.

Step 5: Outlines
You can play with the silhouette and the proportions now. Just remember to leave enough space from the body outline.
Drawing every kind of clothing too fit is a common mistake. The body needs air to breathe. Leave enough space, especially when you’re designing coats, jackets, and pants.
The clothes might be slim fitting, but this doesn’t mean they’re stick to the body. Always leave some space, except for when you’re drawing elastic fabric, leggings and swimsuits.

Step 6: Draw some folds
After you’ve defined the silhouette it’s time to draw the folds and make it look believable. Draw wrinkles around the elbow and the waist and don’t forget to mark 1-2 lines around the button. The lines shouldn’t be parallel – draw them freehand with different lengths.

Step 7: Add the details
This is the stage where the designing comes back. Draw the hems of the jacket in the inner part of the sleeve, the princess hems, add some pockets and additional buttons if you like. Decorations are welcome!

Don’t forget to experiment! Draw a jacket that adds to the modern silhouette of our designs and have fun!
Play with the lapels form and the hems and you will get different results every time. Move the closure up or down. Make it shorter or longer – it’s up to your creativity now. Check another alternative way to draw the collar in our tutorial “How to draw a leather jacket“.
Happy drawing!

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Well thanks for this informative post.
joycew.skidmore
Wow wonderful i was waiting this post for a long . Thanks for share .. can u please please guide me about how i make my Biker Motorcycle Leather Jacket ?? if u know so please publish the web. Nice day ahead.
Slimcat2004 phillips
hi!! love ya tutorials and i have a request: can you please make a tutorial on how to make a bomber jacket and a varsity jacket cause i’m thinking about making Harley Quinn’s Suicide squad jacket. if you could do that it would really help me, Thanks!
Ayanna Phillips
Hey love ya tutorials and I have a request: could you please make a tutorial on how to draw a bomber jacket and a varsity jacket cause I’m planning to sew Harley Quinn’s Suicide squad jacket it would really help, thanks!
acsah
this is a really good website thank you
I Draw Fashion
Thank you dear! It makes me happy to hear you like it <3
Stephanie
Can you make a tutorial for how to draw short jeans
Anonymous
Yes
Monica
Hi this is a good website but it needs more pics and more help cos I don’t really get it also can you post how to draw leather shorts and teas heart but MOST of a how to draw wedding dresses!!!!!!
subieeysuby
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oyinkam
Thanks a lot
Vaishnavi
I LOVE IT !! AWESOME WEBSITE ! TEYA YOU ARE VERY TALENTED
Elizabeth Madison
Can you do a tutorial on how to make a leather jacket?
I Draw Fashion
Thank you for the suggestion.How to draw a leather jacket“> How to draw a leather jacket was requested many times and it was just published. Enjoy!
Stella Meave
OMG!!!! luv it, the jacket looks cute!!!!!!
I Draw Fashion
[quote name=”Maliha”]Hey Teya! Loved it! But could you show us a step by step on how to draw leather jackets? :-) Love you :-*[/quote]
Sure! Stay tuned for updates :)
Maliha
Hey Teya! Loved it! But could you show us a step by step on how to draw leather jackets? :-) Love you :-*
BONNIE
Oh how I love to ‘try’ to draw. I adore this site.
Can’t seem to stay away! Thank you!
Beth
Hey, can you do a tutorial on swimsuits. I find them really difficult !!! :-*
MeishaVernell
thank you jesus for this site!!! lol I needed to learn how to draw and I was afraid it was going to be hard but I got it!! I want to draw more!! I want to learn how to make cutout dresses and maxi skirts. I haven’t explored it all yet but I am looking on the site now. im excited! thank you! :-)
Gaby
Hi i really adore your website
It helped me alot to imorove my drawing
Can you pls show how to draw different kinds of dresses
Emma
Hi, I really love this website
I though if u could show how to draw a peplum dress :oops:
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I Draw Fashion
[quote name=”jet”]I just found this website and really love it i was wondering if you could maybe post how to draw a hooded sweater, button up shirt and sunglasses :lol: thanks[/quote]
Hi,
I’m glad you’re enjoying it here! How to draw sunglasses is the next tutorial to come :)
jet
I just found this website and really love it i was wondering if you could maybe post how to draw a hooded sweater, button up shirt and sunglasses :lol: thanks
Dominique
This helped me sooo much! Could you make a tutorial on blouses? :D :lol: :-) :D :lol:
Usi
I am a first tim :cry: er, could you please show me how to draw mannequins. :P :cry:
I Draw Fashion
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I love the idea! Why not :)
Fashionista
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Teetee
This Is So Awesome, I lOVE It, Could You Make a tutorial of how to draw plaid shirts and also how to draw shorts