Sketching-People

ZIGZAG FOLD
The zigzag fold is a hybrid fold that has qualities of both
tension and compression folds. When fabric drapes down
like a pipe fold but is forced to bunch up on itself when it hits
another surface, the fabric forms a zigzag pattern. The pipe
fold never has a chance to develop, but the fabric never fully
doubles over either, as in an interlocking fold.
BASIC ZIGZAG FOLD
The transition between the hanging
fabric and that puddling on
the floor forms the distinctive
zigzag fold pattern.
FABRIC PUSHING UP
You can clearly see the zigzag shape
forming along the front of the jacket as
the material pushes up from the arm.
INTERRUPTED PIPE FOLDS
As these long pants begin to bunch up at the feet, zigzag folds
begin to form along the ankles. Zigzag folds can be found anywhere
fabric would naturally try to form a pipe fold but doesn’t
have enough room, causing the excess fabric to push up against
the hanging fabric and forming the zigzag fold.