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Category Archives: Fashion Design ToolsHow to Choose or Design Clothes that Fit and Flatter: Balancing Body TypesMarch 22, 2012 – 11:37 am
When designing or buying clothes, understanding fit is all too important. Elements of design can be used to balance or counter different body types for the most flattering look. Countering the natural body features creates better vertical balance and proportion, resulting in the best silhouette for each body type. It is fun to change the illusion [...] How to Choose or Design Clothes that Fit and Flatter: Choosing Design Elements that FlatterMarch 21, 2012 – 12:13 pm
While lines and shapes can be used to balance the body, design elements can be used to flatter and enhance certain features. Design elements should not distract, but enhance, ultimately bringing attention to the face, hence dominant details are most effective when at the centre front and above the bust line, (not on the bust [...] How to Choose or Design Clothes that Fit and Flatter: Using Visual Lines to Create ShapeMarch 1, 2012 – 1:30 pm
great fit begins with understanding the body. What are the considered standard proportions vs. what are unique proportions, different body types and and how other forces such as posture affect clothing. Great fitting clothes satisfy two visual (and seemingly contradictory) issues. Firstly, they must flatter and enhance the body type, and secondly they should use [...] How to Make a Peasant TopJanuary 23, 2012 – 7:05 pm
A video tutorial illustrating in six steps how to making the Peasant Blouse. |
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