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Elements-of-Fashion-Design

1. CTE Fashion Design Unit

2. Lines-these act as a border between ideas,
concepts or steps in a sequence.
Vertical Lines-can stop eye movement which will
give volume to an area
Horizontal Lines–symbolize rest and relaxation
Diagonal Lines–dynamic and action-oriented

3. •Shapes-can suggest eye movement based on
the direction of the lines. Shapes define
figures and relate forms to each other.
•Texture–surface characteristics of a material that are
experienced through the sense of touch
•Value-the degree of lightness and
darkness in a design element

4. A silhouette refers to the outer shape of a garment.
A-Line–the hem is larger than
other measurements, therefore
giving the outfit an “A” shape
Shift–thechest,waist,andhem
allhavethesamemeasurements,
givingtheoutfitacylindricalshape.
Thisisverygoodforformfitting
garments.

5. Tent-thegarmentisflared
beginningunderthearmhole,
givingita“tent”appearance
EmpireLine–apaneldivides
thegarmentintotwoparts,
justabovethewaist
Asymmetrical–thistypeof
garmenthasnodefined
silhouette.Itisachievedby
varyinghemlines,panels,and
colors.

6. Thetypeoffabricthatyouusecangiveyour
outfitanentirelydifferentfeel,especiallyifyou
utilizemotifs,orpatternsandprints.Some
commonlyusedmotifsare:
•Ethnic
•Floral
•Geometrical
•Abstract
•Stylized
•Plaids and Checks

7. •Color is one of the most important parts of designing. There
are basic colors for the various seasons:
Summer –bright and energetic
Earthy-gives a rustic feel
Pastels-light and soft colors
Neutrals –classic and go with any season

8. Using the design principles you have just learned, you will be
designing an outfit using plastic bags
You will be using PowerPoint, Xara, or Microsoft Paint. Your
teacher will let you know which one they prefer.