Mermaid Skirt Decade: 1930s Fabric: Silks and satins, which allow the dress to flow when worn Origin: Created by Marcel Rochas, who created trademark hourglass silhouettes as a tribute to the female form. Circle skirt Decade: 1940s Fabric: Light/Medium weight woven fabric, such as cotton lawn. Origin: Created by Christian Dior. The nipped waist, full […]
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Research: Seams and Hems
Seam Finishes Plain Seam Used on fabrics which do not fray and garments which do not require finishing Fabrics: Stable knits and bonded fabrics French SeamUsed for unlined garments with delicate fabrics. Prevents fraying and gives a neat, professional finish Fabrics: Lightweight woven and sheer fabrics Zig Zag SeamA very versatile and widely used. Prevents fraying […]
Research: Types of Fabrics
A fabric is defined as a textile product made from fibres. Fabric types are split in to three groups: • Knitted – Created with rows of loops. To create a new row, loops are pulled through existing loops. • Woven – Created by interweaving yarns at 90 degrees to each other. • Non-woven – Fibres […]