1. Colour
Colour is the effect of different light waves being reflected and absorbed by a material.

2. Colour plays and important part in textiles and fashion
Colours are divided into
Primary colours (red, yellow and blue)they cannot be mixed from any other colour.
Secondary colours (orange, green and purple) mixed from two primary colours
Tertiary colours -mixed from three primary colours

3. Describing colours Colours can be described in the following ways
Monochromatic-the use of shades,-tones and tints of one colour
Complementary colours on opposite sides of the colour wheel.
Harmonious colours- colours that work well together
Warm colours giving a sense of warmth
Cold colours giving a sense of coolness.
Hue-this is the actual colour you can see
Shade-the depth of the colour
Tint -produced by adding white to a colour
Tone- how light or dark the hue is.

4. Considering colour
The following factors can influence the choice of colour
The type of product
The target market
Other things that may be considered might be
Skin tone- as some colours look better on certain tones.
Symbolism- as some colours have different meanings in different cultures and countries.
Intensity and light- as some colours look very different in different lights.

5. Pattern and texture Patterns can be regular or irregular
You need to think about scale
Large and small patterns can create different effects
The design may need to be in different scales such as on a duvet and a pillow case.
Texture can add interest to a fabric. Sometimes the texture will need to be considered carefully for the target market such as rough materials are not suitable for baby clothes.

6. Line and style Lines can create visual effects
Vertical can make you look taller.
Horizontal makes you look short and wide
Diagonal can make a dramatic effect.
Style refers to the overall effect which is being created by the shape, colour, line, pattern and texture.