Chapter 1: The Design Process

Clothing construction

The stitching of garments and all the sewing techniques involved in this process.

Factors to consider when choosing fabric

Variety, quality, handle, drape, weight, and weave.

Sketching

The first part of the design process.

Grainline

A line drawn on each pattern piece to indicate the direction of the fabric grain.

Functional design

Refers to the performance of the garment on the body for its intended purpose.

Structural design

Relates to all seam lines that are stitched to hold the garment together.

Decorative design

Refers to the decorative additions to the fabric surface that can attract customers to a design.

Notions

Items like buttons, snaps, zippers, thread, tape, elastic, ribbon, piping, interfacing, or lace trim used in garment making.