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THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR DESIGN-A-DRESS PROGRAM
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Elements of Design:Line and Texture
LINE
• lines give a garment structure
• lines can emphasize or minimize parts of a person’s body
• lines are either structural (seams, hems, neckline) or decorative (stripes, plaids)
a. Vertical lines
• lead the eye up and down, giving the illusion of height and thinness
• vertical lines give an appearance of formality and strength to an outfit
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b. Horizontal Lines• give the illusion of width, esp. to shoulders, chest or hips
• adds stability and restfulness to an outfit
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c. Diagonal Lines• adds excitement and movement to an outfit
• v-necks or one-shoulder dresses are examples
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d. Curved Lines• adds softness and emphasizes a figure’s natural contours• creates a feeling of movement
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Texture
• Various textures are created by the fibres used in the fabric
• Can be used in the complete design such as the weave or knit of the fabric
• Can be used as an embellishment such as collars or sequins
a. Soft and Clingy
Clingy• hugs the body• emphasizes the figure’s curves
Examples: t-shirt jersey, chiffon
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b. Soft and Flowing
Flowing• these fabrics hang loosely on the body, giving movement
Examples: georgette, rayon
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c. Moderately Crisp• stands away from the body and may conceal the body shape• some fabrics may have a nap
Examples: Denim, corduroy, velvet
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d. Extra Crisp• creates a firm outer shape which makes the body seem larger
Examples: vinyl, taffeta, leather.
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e. Nubby and Bulky
• adds dimension and makes the body look larger and heavier• can conceal the body’s shape
Examples: tweeds, boucle, sweater knits
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f. Dull and Smooth
• absorbs light making the figure look smaller• comfortable to be worn against the skin
Examples: flannelette, broadcloth, gingham
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g. Shiny• reflects the light, may make the figure look larger
Examples: satin, sequins, lame, silk
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