Fashion Croquis Template
Print a fashion croquis to draw your designs on. Choose a 9-head fashion figure or an 8-head natural one, one of 7 body types (slender, average, curvy, plus size, broad shoulders, broad plus size and maternity) and a view or pose: front, back, three-quarter, side, a runway walk or a hip shift. Print one large figure, a front and back pair, a four-view turnaround or all seven body types side by side. Every figure is our own drawing, built in code from head-unit proportions rather than traced from a photo, so the guide lines are exact: a line at every head, with the shoulders, bust, waist, hips, crotch, knees and ankles marked, a centre line and, on the hip shift, the balance line from the pit of the neck to the standing foot. Lines print light grey for tracing under marker paper, or darker to draw on directly, with an optional skin tone fill. That is 84 figures in all. Download a PDF, a 300 DPI PNG or an SVG. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size). Light lines are made to sit under tracing or marker paper; switch to dark lines to draw straight on the print.
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Runs in your browser with our own code and drawings: nothing is uploaded and nothing is saved. Every figure is drawn from head-unit proportions in code, not traced from a photo. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.
How to use the croquis template
- Choose 9 heads (fashion) or 8 heads (natural), a body type and a layout.
- For one figure or the line-up, pick the view or pose: front, back, three-quarter, side, runway walk or hip shift.
- Choose light lines for tracing or darker lines to draw on, and add a skin tone fill if you like.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size) on US Letter or A4.
- Lay marker or tracing paper over the figure, or draw on the print, and sketch your design using the guide lines to place necklines, waists and hems.
What you can use it for
- Sketching outfits and collections for a fashion portfolio
- Fashion design classes and homework
- Drawing clothes for every body type, including plus size and maternity
- Planning a sewing project before cutting fabric
- Costume design for school plays and cosplay of your own characters
- Practising fashion illustration poses
Proportions in head units
| Landmark | 9-head figure | 8-head figure |
|---|---|---|
| Chin | 1 | 1 |
| Shoulders | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Bust | 2 | 2 |
| Waist | 3 | 2.9 |
| Hips | 4 | 3.65 |
| Crotch | 4.5 | 4 |
| Knees | 6 | 5.85 |
| Ankles | 8.45 | 7.55 |
| Ground (soles) | 9 | 8 |
Measured down from the top of the head, in head heights. The 9-head landmarks follow the usual fashion-illustration layout (Vizcom, Fashion croquis, 13 February 2026); the 8-head figure follows the classical eight-head canon with the pubic bone at the middle (Life Drawing Academy, Human body proportions). Both read 11 November 2026. Calf, ankle and wrist places are our own.
Body types
| Body type | Shoulders | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slender | 1.56 | 1.12 | 0.76 | 1.24 |
| Average | 1.64 | 1.24 | 0.9 | 1.44 |
| Curvy | 1.64 | 1.44 | 0.9 | 1.76 |
| Plus size | 1.9 | 1.76 | 1.56 | 2.04 |
| Broad shoulders | 1.96 | 1.4 | 1.12 | 1.32 |
| Broad plus size | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.72 | 1.84 |
| Maternity | 1.64 | 1.36 | 1.24 | 1.6 |
Widths are across the front of the figure, in head heights. Every body type comes in every view and pose and in both proportions.
Views and poses
| View or pose | What it shows | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Front | Standing straight, arms a little away from the body | Most designs, necklines and fronts |
| Back | The same figure from behind, with a centre back line | Zips, backs and back necklines |
| Three-quarter | Turned so the far side is narrower | Showing depth, wraps and side details |
| Side | Profile with the bust, belly and seat depth | Silhouettes, bustles and maternity wear |
| Runway walk | Feet stepping onto the centre line, one arm swinging | Movement in skirts and coats |
| Hip shift | Weight on one leg, hips and shoulders tilted the opposite ways | Relaxed fashion poses |
Page sizes
| Layout | Paper | Figures | One head (mm) | Figure height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One figure | US Letter | 1 | 27.3 | 245.3 |
| One figure | A4 | 1 | 29.2 | 263.0 |
| Front and back | US Letter | 2 | 27.3 | 245.3 |
| Front and back | A4 | 2 | 29.2 | 263.0 |
| Turnaround (front, three-quarter, side, back) | US Letter | 4 | 18.4 | 165.4 |
| Turnaround (front, three-quarter, side, back) | A4 | 4 | 17.6 | 158.8 |
| All 7 body types side by side | US Letter | 7 | 13.1 | 117.6 |
| All 7 body types side by side | A4 | 7 | 12.5 | 112.9 |
Average body type, guide lines on. Every figure on a page shares the same head size, so their guide lines line up.
What prints on the page
| Line or mark | What it means |
|---|---|
| Grey outline | The figure (light, medium or dark) |
| Blue dashed lines | One line per head, numbered on the left |
| Labels on the right | Shoulders, bust, waist, hips, crotch, knees and ankles |
| Blue centre line | Centre front (or centre back) of the body |
| Orange line | Hip shift only: the balance line from the pit of the neck to the standing ankle |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a fashion croquis?
A croquis is a quick figure drawing that fashion designers sketch clothes on. Fashion croquis are usually drawn 9 heads tall, longer in the legs than a real person, so the clothes read clearly.
How many heads tall is a fashion croquis?
Most fashion figures are 9 heads tall: shoulders at 1.5 heads, bust at 2, waist at 3, hips at 4, crotch at 4.5 and knees at 6. The 8-head figure here is closer to a real adult and suits fit sketches.
Are these croquis traced from photos?
No. Every figure is built in code from a table of head-unit proportions and widths, and each pose is a turn of the body parts about their joints. Nothing is traced from a photo or a model.
Which body types are there?
Slender, average, curvy, plus size, broad shoulders, broad plus size and maternity, each in every view and pose and in both proportions.
How do I use the guide lines?
Each dashed line marks one head. The labels show where the shoulders, bust, waist, hips, crotch, knees and ankles fall, so you can place a neckline, a waist seam or a hem at the same height on every sketch.
What is the balance line?
In the hip shift pose the weight is on one leg. The orange balance line drops from the pit of the neck, and the standing ankle sits right on it, which keeps the figure from looking as if it will tip over.
Can I draw straight on the print?
Yes. Choose medium or dark lines and draw over the figure. For a clean finished sketch, print light lines and trace the parts you want onto marker paper.
What size does it print?
The figure fills the page: one figure on US Letter is about 230 mm tall. The table on this page gives the head size for every layout, and the line under the preview shows it for your settings.
Can I use the croquis for work I sell?
Yes. The figures are our own drawings and you may use them, and the designs you draw on them, in anything you make or sell without giving credit. The note under the tool gives the full terms.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything is drawn by JavaScript in your browser and never leaves your device, and nothing is saved when you close the page.