TLE EXAM Q1 Flashcards
are often used as a tool to judge the validity of any work of art including clothing designs
Principles of design
It refers to the equal distribution of weight (actual/visual) form a central point or
area. It is a state of equilibrium.
Balance
it occurs when identical objects are equidistant from a center (real/imaginary) and the objects appear to equalize each other.
Formal/Symmetrical Balance
It occurs when objects are arranged on the either side of a center real or imaginary are equal (in weight/mass/) but not identical.
Informal/Asymmetrical Balance
It occurs when the major part of the design emanates from a central point.
Radial Balance
it is the pleasing relationship of areas.
Proportion
It is dominance or concentration of interest in
one area of a design that prevails as center of attention and is more eye arresting than any other part.
Emphasis
It is also called harmony. It is achieved when the fundamental elements, line, shape, color and texture have been used to express a single concept or theme.
Unity
are the basic units of a visual image; they include form,
shape, space, line, color and texture.
Elements of design
It refers to the outside dimensions of the contour of an object. When the silhouette of the body is observed, the shape of the body is seen.
Shape
(full skirt) it reveals feminine curves. It comes and goes in fashion but remains popular in classics such as the skirt maker dress or blouse and gathered skirt combination.
Bell Silhouette
it has a limited appeal but is found frequently in traditional wedding gown styles.
Bustle/back-fullness
It indicates the dimensions of length and width. The edges of a line define and create shape.
Line
It is the background area found between shapes. Space divisions are an important part of design.
Space
is a series of connected diagonal lines. It forces the eyes to shift direction abruptly and repeatedly in an erratic and jerky movement.
zigzag line
it takes four directions; extreme, approaching a circle, gentle or subtle or almost straight.
Curved lind
Color originates from a light source, that is either view directly or as reflected light. Daylight or white light contains light waves for all colors.
Color
What are the primary colors.
red, yellow, blue
What are the secondary colors.
Green, orange, violet
created by mixing primary and secondary colors
Tertiary colors
is the lightness or darkness of a hue (color). The value of a hue can be changed by adding black or white.
Value
the brightness or dullness of a hue (color). Pure hues are high-intensity colors.
Intensity
a sensory impression understood by sight as well as by touch.
Texture
Our guide in making a project and if properly done helps us manage our resources correctly such as time, money, materials and manpower resulting to the success of a project.
Project Plan
a flexible tape with different type of measurements essential for taking body measurements.
Tape measure
taken horizontally and most of them go around the entire circumference of the body.
Girth measure
taken vertically and their primary purpose is to measure the distance between reference points on the body.
Length Neasurement
the exact measurement as taken from the specific body part
Raw body measurement
clothing, especially outerwear; garments; attire
Apparel
the upper part of a woman’s dress which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist.
Bodice
comfortably fitted (not so tight and not so loose)
Snug
is the very foundation upon which pattern making, fit and design are based. The basic pattern is the starting point for which flat pattern designing. It is
Basic or block pattern
It is the art of manipulating and shaping a flat piece of fabric to conform to one or more curves of the feminine figure
Pattern Making
3 basic factors of pattern making.
Technical, Craftsmanship, Artistry
methods of procedure for making the pattern with the use of the modern block system.
Technical
is an essential to good pattern designing.
Craftsmanship
in pattern designing is clearly revealed in this muslin proof.
Artistry
Characteristics of a Basic Patter
details of individual design
one control darts
no seams, hems or fullness extra added
Purposes of making a basic pattern
look at the measurement accuracy
for economy
for accuracy
Ways of making basic pattern
by draping
by drafting body measurements
no modifying patters
is a free hanging part of an outer garment or undergarment extending from the waist down to a particular length of the garment.
Skirt
referred to as a pencil skirt, this skirt is a straight line with no flare or fullness at the hem or waistline.
Straight skirt
is a skirt style just above the knee and it gives a flattering effect to the wearer.
Short straight skirt
is best when they end to the part of the legs that begins to taper.
Long Straight Skirt
is a perfectly plain one-piece dress or waist fitted to the figure as dictated by the current style.
Foundation pattern
