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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