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I will show you how to draw spiral folds on areas of the body that twist. Twisting fabric is tough to draw, but we can make it easier by connecting folds to specific anatomical tension points. We will focus on the forearms and torso to see how rotation affects clothing.

You will learn a simple three-line method to design these folds. I use a main S-curve to connect tension points, then add two supporting lines to build volume and asymmetry. This keeps your design clean and prevents overworking the drawing. We will also look at how spiral folds interact with half-lock, diaper, and pipe folds. You will get a clear system for placing folds exactly where they belong based on gravity and the underlying form.

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