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Textiles and Garment Construction

(ii) The thickness and the space between If diagonal lines are fairly short and sharp,
lines affect the individual’s look. they decrease the width and if they are
Wide vertical stripes give an fairly flat they add width to the figure. For
illusion of added width similar to example, fairly and sharp diagonal lines
the horizontal lines spaced far apart. are suitable for tall plump figures while
flat diagonal lines are suitable for a tall
Refer Figure 9.19 (a & b) showing the slim person. Refer Figure 9. 21 (a) and
effects of lines on figure type. (b) showing the effect of diagonal lines.

Figure 9.19 (b): Figure 9.21: (a) Figure 9.21: (b)
Figure 9.19 (a): Wide horizontal Short and sharp Fairly flat diagonal
Wide vertical line lines
diagonal lines lines
(iii) Horizontal lines make a person
look bigger. Horizontal lines at (v) Curved lines vary from gentle curves
the shoulder, waist or hemline to full rounded and twisted lines that
add width or make a taller person can be either vertical or horizontal.
look shorter. Refer figure 9.20.
(vi) Curves add beauty to the garment
and can be used to re-emphasize
the body figure. They produce
the same illusion as straight lines;
however, curves are more flattering
in clothing. Refer Figure 9.22.

Figure 9.20: Horizontal line on a skirt

(iv) The diagonal lines tend to
increase or decrease the width, Vertical curved lines Horizontal curved lines
height and direction of the figure. Figure 9.22: The effects of curved lines

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