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(iii) Fabric colour, lines and style of
the garment: these are among the
important factors to consider when
choosing a fabric as they are likely
to attract and encourage a person to
buy a certain garment. These aesthetic
values influence the feeling about
clothing and are too personal hence,
analysing fabrics for their colour, lines
and style will help to select fabrics that
fit well the individual figure or can
Figure 9.1 (b): Cotton material dress
change the look of a person’s figure.
(ii) Suitability of fabric on garment (iv) Fabric draping ability: draping
type to be constructed: choosing the refers to the ability of a fabric
fabric that suits the style, occasion to hang well over the body. Stiff
and the function of the garment to fabrics tend to have less draping
be constructed is very important. ability while soft fabrics have good
For example, some of the fabric draping ability. The more the fabric
types are suitable in some but not drapes, the more it will hang well
in other occasions or styles. A on the body. Fabric draping affects
napped fabric material is suitable garment styles hence it is important to
for the style that includes tucks and choose the correct one. See Figure 9.3
gatheres while a silk fabric (Refer to showing an example of draping dress.
Figure 9.2) is suitable for wedding
occasion and not for carpentry works.
Figure 9.3: A draped dress
(v) Fabric design or pattern: large
designs whether plaids, stripes or
floral patterns are suitable for a tall
slim person whereas small designs
are suitable for short and plump
persons. However, small designs are
Figure 9.2: Silk material dress also suitable for children garments.
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