Fold line the line where fabric is folded, usually vertically, when cutting out a. Fashionpedia is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. So as to not overwhelm you, i did not include every single one. A flat, 2d sketch of a fashion model or models used to illustrate a garment or a collection of garments. Victorian garment patterns 102 pages of patterns and designs to print out and use. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I know one of the hardest parts of breaking into fashion photography is dealing with the ins and outs of the industry, such as hiring models, coordinating photo shoots, locations etc. What is style a particular design, shape or type of apparel item. Apparel production is an intimidating industry to dive into. Apparel glossary of terms a guide to the terminology used in the description of various apparel. Fabric is the basic raw material for garment manufacturing. Bustles were an important element of style in womens skirts.
And if you dont use the right language, youll look like a novice in this competitive field. If a garment has a front opening with a directional closure e. He or she may or may not know how to sew or make patterns. Fashion in the narrow sense of the world means the changing form of clothing. These originate from peoples need to be adorned and admired nut also allow the opportunity to enhance personal style or indicate a position in society. Demonstrate understanding the segments in fashion clothing ii. Apparel merchandising books free download by jahanara enam1. Understanding fashion includes knowing many specific fashion and apparel terms. Flare portion of garment that spreads out or widens. Logo a graphic symbol designed to represent the character of a company, product, service, or other industry. The importance of fashion in recent years has increased tremendously. Clothing industry or garment industry summarizes the types of trade and industry along the production and life chain of clothing and garments, starting with the textile industry producers of cotton, wool, fur, and synthetic fibre, embellishment using embroidery, via the fashion industry to fashion retailers up to trade with secondhand clothes and textile recycling. Clothing terminology comprises the names of individual garments and classes of garments, as well as the specialized vocabularies of the trades that have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold clothing over hundreds of years clothing terminology ranges from the arcane watchet, a pale blue color name from the 16th century, and changes over time in response to fashion which in turn. Fashion terminology and other photography industry jargon.
The book is the rst in a series of ebooks on topics and examples in the eld. The the quality of fabric not only influences the quality of the garment but also affects the smoothness of the production. Career in textile and fashion designing textile ebook. Fly fabric used as lap to conceal an opening in a garment. Fashion is not the only consideration in developing a garment for a market. Library free textile ebooks direct download page link. A v shaped, tapered adjustment to a pattern to allow for more fullness in the. Download it direct to your computer for reading or printing. Youll become familiar with common points of measurement for apparel, giving you the confidence you need to stay ahead in the competitive fashion industry. Free download of modern pattern design modern pattern. A variety of garments used by women as underwear, made from materials such as silk, cotton, satin, polyester and nylon. Our how to spec a garment ebook, will prepare you with the skills you need to spec any type of garment. The center of your garment running vertically along the front.
Not only is it specific about each input, it is specific per colorway. Fashion terms and styles for womens garments public deposited. If you are a student or teacher then you can get any book of the above list which is your required. A list of fashion terminology that should help you to speak the lingo and be on the same page as the rest of your creative team. Sewing terms how to create your own clothing patterns. Although it covers all types of textile terms broadly, its special emphasis is on manufactured fibers what they are, how they are made, and how they are used.
What every member of the trade community should know. Mastering fashion styling pdf by jo dingemans textile ebook. The term scale refers to the relationship between a garment and its design details. Flap shaped garment piece attached by only one edge, such as a flap pocket. The details in the book depict the practicalities of the two fields of creativity, which go into making a work worth appreciation and admiration. Fashion product development pd is a complex process with activities extending out from the designers concept through making the style ready for production. Woven fabric cut on the bias has more stretch than a fabric cut on a straight grain, and a garment cut on the bias drapes and hugs the body beautifully. In other words, if you have three colorways, you will need a. Of course, the dictionary of garment terminology is on an international level in all parts of the clothing being.
The book contains terms of yarns, fabrics, fabric processing, knitting, knitted fabrics, apparel manufacturing, product definition, apparel business, different process fiber to fashion etc. Readers digest book of sewing encyclopedia of sewing. By its particularly userfriendly handling, direct access from each and every language is possible and search forward or backward is unnecessary. This complete textile glossary is intended to be a convenient reference for textile terminology. Indian garment design course book usha international. Digital printing of textiles pdf woodhead publishing series in textiles by h. Look book a publication featuring styles and conceptual creative ideas, influences, and inspirations. Theres a lot of fashion terminology and abbreviations that are unique to our industry. See more ideas about fashion vocabulary, sewing patterns and fashion dictionary. This book is a compilation of all the essential facts one needs to know to make a career in fashion and textile designing. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is so easy to read.
Word used in sewing and in design to refer to the armhole of a garment. Designs in which each side of an item of apparel is different in. Knowing how to measure clothing is one of most important skills an apparel designer can have. Flat brush technique a brush stroke used in fashion illustration that utilizes the side of the brush on the paper when adding paint or ink to an area of the illustration. This website is not at associated with cbse, for official website of cbse visit.
Fashion terminology today describe your heritage collections with an eye on the future ykje wildenborg. Apparel merchandising books free download fashion2apparel. One of the toughest obstacles is learning the lingo. Terms and definition of garments technology fashion2apparel. As the author of apparel production terms and processes, i would like to dedicate this book to the original authors debbie ann gioello and beverly berke, who created the.
It may serve as reference to others by giving intuitive descriptions of the terminology. Europeana fashion is a european aggregator for fashion heritage, including both private and. A z glossary on apparel manufacturing makers row blog. Garment washed a wash process where softeners are added to finished garments to help the cotton fibers relax or bloom. If the sketch sheet was a broad overview of the style itself, the bom is specific about the materials. Flick noyes, 1990 chemical technology in the pretreatment processes of textiles by s. Includes technical terms, classic spellings and fashion terminology. Fashionpedia the ultimate fashion bible fashionary. Graded spec included in your tech pack, its a chart of poms points of measure for. It is an enormously useful and versatile realistic tool that is made to function in both visual and verbal ways. It may be an assignment, project work, industrial attachment or any writing on textile, garment and fashion.
It would take a sizeable book to define fashion terms and styles in all types of garments. Ujiie woodhead, 2006 textile finishing chemicals an industrial guide free download ernest w. Formal training is always essential, yet most fashion designers are formally trained apprenticed and schooled. A reference guide used by people connected with fashion detailing garment styles price, colour, fabric details etc related to a line. Garment definition of garment by the free dictionary. Use this as your goto guide so you can focus on more important things like building your brand, connecting with suppliers, or. To help you out, weve compiled the ultimate glossary of apparel design and manufacturing terminology. The result is a fabric with a thicker appearance, reduced shrinkage and a. By that definition, the term fashion embraced all forms of self fashioningfrom. The first two editions of this dictionary were published under the title manmade fiber and. A bill of materials bom is a list of inputs that go into your product. Fashion glossary fashion and style terms explained.
Whether youre an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, fashionpedia is all youll ever need to navigate the. The addition as extra to the exact measurement of the body with which a garments is made out is called allowance. Line refers to the edge or the outline of a garment and the style lines that divide the space within a garment. Production terminology garment lingo banking terms retail math. D art darts are the distinctively triangular elements of a pattern that once sewn, enable a flat piece of fabric to take the shape of a curved figure.
Use the index to find the page where a term is first defined and for. The style of the garment is determined by the distinct features that create its overall appearance. To differentiate and appreciate the nuances of fashion terminology. Fashion terms and styles for womens garments oregon state. Look book a book with all the photographs of a model, photographer, style, stylist, or images representing the full clothing line of a designer. Youll find links within the glossary to how to videos or more information at. A rib knit is produced using a style of knitting pattern which yields a distinct vertically ridged. This rule holds unless the cut of the garment indicates that it is for the other sex. Middle english, from old french garnement, from garnir, to equip, of germanic origin. This brief glossary of sewing terms is designed to help you navigate your pattern, whether its one you purchased at a fabric store or downloaded from an online designer. Bias the diagonal of the fabric, crossing both the lengthwise and crosswise grain. Demonstrate understanding and use of appropriate fashion terminologies iii. It is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. A technical drawing of a garment used in a tech pack, on a spec sheet or in presentation materials such as line sheets and presentation boards.