Draw Different Types Of Dresses

What can I use if I don't have a thin black marker for the tracing step?

If you don't have the thin black marker called for in the "Use the thin black marker to carefully trace" step, substitute a black fineliner, a sharp black gel pen, or a fine felt-tip pen and allow the ink to dry before erasing pencil lines.

My proportions look off or the pencil won't erase after tracing — what should I do?

To fix proportion problems and avoid smudging, redraw your three croquis with lighter pencil strokes to practice proportions, wait 2–3 minutes (longer than the single minute) for the marker ink to dry after tracing, and remove remaining pencil with a soft kneaded eraser.

How can I adapt this drawing activity for different ages or skill levels?

For younger children, give pre-drawn croquis templates and thick markers so they can trace and fill in simple dress shapes, while older kids can draw slimmer croquis, add detailed necklines, fabric patterns, shading with colored pencils, and more intricate accessories before tracing.

How can we extend or personalize the finished dress designs beyond coloring and accessories?

Enhance the outfits by gluing on small fabric scraps or sequins to the party dress skirt, sewing or gluing ribbon belts near the accessories step, and photographing the final designs with short style descriptions to share on DIY.org.