To learn fashion design first thing to learn would be design elements and principles. This guide explains each element step by step . By the end, a young designer should be able to draw a clear fashion design and explain it properly, just like in a design class. What you need before you start Keep the tools simple. Fancy materials are not needed. You can use: A drawing book or plain paper Pencil and eraser Black pen or sketch pen Crayons, colour pencils, or watercolours Rule