Found 97 Articles for Fashion Design

General Theory of Dyeing

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 08-Feb-2023 14:07:28

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When textile materials are dyed, they are coloured by being submerged in a dye liquor solution, which is an aqueous solution of dye. The dye liquid typically contains dye, water, and an auxiliary. Usually, the dye fluid is heated to increase the dye’s efficacy. This interplay between dyes, fibre, water, and dye auxiliary is explained by the general theory of dyeing. In more detail, it explains the repelling forces that form between the water and dye molecules and the forces of attraction that develop between the dye molecules and the fibres. These forces cause the dye molecules to exit the ... Read More

French Placket: Meaning and Types

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 11:15:19

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One of the most commonly used styles of placket in modern menswear is the French placket. It is created by folding the shirt’s fabric inward and sewing it from the inside out, leaving the buttons exposed. The shirt’s understated, neat appearance lends it a touch of elegance that works well with more fashionable, sophisticated shirts. The French placket gives a touch of refinement that can make a difference to your wardrobe and is ideal for business meetings and other formal occasions. What is a French Placket? Fabric is folded over to form French plackets as well; however, in this ... Read More

Fibers and Fabrics: Meaning and Types

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 11:13:09

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Human-made clothing, fabrics, or textiles are composed of numerous components. Like the components of a meal, the dyes, fabrics, yarns, threads, and embellishments that join together to create a finished textile Textiles are characterised by their most fundamental elements, just as good cooking is defined by employing the best ingredients. Any textile starts with the fibre, a thin material that is noticeably longer than it is wide. A fibre typically appears like hair because it is hundreds of times longer than it is wide. Almost every feature of a completed cloth can be defined by its fibres. Therefore, you must ... Read More

Fashion Plate: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 11:12:00

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Fashion plates are miniature prints of people dressed in the newest trends and presented in minimally narrative social settings. They are frequently hand-colored. They were popular from the late 1800s through the early 1900s and were typically issued with fashion periodicals as supplemental plates or as essential components of the editorial material. Fashion plates are a mirror of the creative, historical, moral, and aesthetic sentiment of their period, according to the poet Charles Baudelaire, who wrote about them in his essay The Painter of Modern Life. He wrote in 1863, at a time when fashion plates were at their height ... Read More

Fashion Design and Development Processes

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 11:10:26

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In the fashion industry, becoming a designer requires passion, perseverance, study, and practice. Every designer approaches the creative process of fashion design differently, from haute couture to street wear. Even though each person approaches a topic using a different methodology, a designer or group of designers develops a particular structure that helps them to simplify their work. Then, this approach can be improved upon and developed for the finest outcomes. Regardless of the stages of the design process, there are some issues that need to be resolved before beginning the task. This is exactly the basic concept of fashion design ... Read More

Fabric Used in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 11:09:25

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India is a vast country. Various types of fabrics are used in India. But some of them are widely used in Indian fashion. Fabrics are a big part of Indian culture. It influences the fashion industry worldwide. Cotton is one of the most commonly used fabrics in India. Due to its numerous properties, the use of cotton is very common in the clothing industry. Other fibre materials like wool and jute might not be so commonly used, but their influence has not gone away yet. These fabrics are developed in India and then used in different household materials. Jute is ... Read More

Fabric Preparation

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 10:50:02

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With the exception of denim and a few types of knit, most fabric that is coloured, printed, or finished must first be prepared. Preparation, also known as pretreatment, involves a number of different treatment and rinsing activities that are essential to achieving positive outcomes in later textile finishing operations. Natural impurities or processing chemicals that obstruct dyeing, printing, or finishing are removed by the mill during preparation. Desizing, scouring, and bleaching are frequent preparatory methods. Processes intended to chemically or physically change the fabric, including singeing and mercerizing, can also be included in the preparation phases. What is Fabric ... Read More

Fabric Cutting

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 03-Feb-2023 10:44:57

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After the marker is created, pattern pieces must be “cut” out of the designated fabric. During the cutting process, marks and notches from the garment parts may be transferred to help with sewing. A spread may also be divided into blocks of goods before being precisely cut into the desired pattern shapes. This makes it possible to manufacture cutting knives more quickly or to accurately match cloth designs. Various cutting methods, from low-tech to high-tech, are currently available. What is Fabric Cutting? The practise of dividing a fabric spread into garment portions that are precisely the same size and ... Read More

Expensive Suit Fabrics

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 16:11:30

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Suits are a vital part of western attire. There are different suits made from different fabrics and compositions. But it is essential to understand the difference between expensive and cheap suits. Various components are used in the making of a suit. Expensive or premium materials are made from high-quality materials and provide a luxurious touch. Although these suits are quite expensive, they are worth the investment. If you are interested in knowing your style but don’t know much about the details of suits, this article is for you. What factors influence suit prices? There are cheap suits and expensive ... Read More

"Emphasis" in Design

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 16:10:15

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Clothing with emphasis draws attention to the most significant elements of a design by creating a focal point. Emphasis is what draws the eye, causing the spectator to pause and take a closer look at the image. Communication cannot happen without emphasis, without drawing the viewer’s attention to the image. Contrast can be used to emphasise a point. Something different draws the eye. Emphasis is also another name for highlighting a specific area to draw viewers’ attention to that area. An element that contrasts with something else is easier to see and understand. For instance, if you think ... Read More

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