1. THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR DESIGN-A- DRESS PROGRAM PowerPoint Presentation 2 Elements of Design: Line and Texture

2. 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)

3. 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 https://scstylecaster.files.wordpress.comwww.2inc.net

4. b. Horizontal Lines give the illusion of width, esp. to shoulders, chest or hips adds stability and restfulness to an outfit http://fabulousyouparisblog.comwww.stylerug.net

5. c. Diagonal Lines adds excitement and movement to an outfit v-necks or one-shoulder dresses are examples https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.comwww.youlookfab.com

6. d. Curved Lines adds softness and emphasizes a figure’s natural contours creates a feeling of movement http://thecentinal.comhttp://thecentinal.com http://royalfashion2.blogspot.cahttp://royalfashion2.blogspot.ca

7. 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

8. a. Soft and Clingy Clingy hugs the body emphasizes the figure’s curves Examples: t-shirt jersey, chiffon http://images.asos-media.com

9. b. Soft and Flowing Flowing these fabrics hang loosely on the body, giving movement Examples: georgette, rayon www.rainbowmoontiedye.com

10. c. Moderately Crisp stands away from the body and may conceal the body shape some fabrics may have a nap Examples: Denim, corduroy, velvet www.chubmagazine.comwww.chubmagazine.com http://www.dawnsmedievaldresses.co.ukhttp://www.dawnsmedievaldresses.co.uk

11. d. Extra Crisp creates a firm outer shape which makes the body seem larger Examples: vinyl, taffeta, leather. http://www.quinceaneradresscity.com/products/big/designerquinceanhttp://www.designsnext.com/

12. 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 https://img1.etsystatic.com http://i.dailymail.co.ukhttp://i.dailymail.co.uk

13. f. Dull and Smooth absorbs light making the figure look smaller comfortable to be worn against the skin Examples: flannelette, broadcloth, gingham http://images.witt-international.co.uk/is/image/OttoUK/cloudzoom/Floral-Flannelette-Nightdress~E87645FRSP.jpg

14. g. Shiny reflects the light, may make the figure look larger Examples: satin, sequins, lame, silk www.teonline.comwww.mainstyleist.com