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FASHION I FINAL REVIEW. Why do we wear clothes? What can influence what we wear?. Influences:. Why?. The Media Society Friends Religion Parents Self-concept Weather Life style. warmth style identification function tradition.
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Influences: Why? • The Media • Society • Friends • Religion • Parents • Self-concept • Weather • Life style • warmth • style • identification • function • tradition
What are the 2 categories of fibers?Give examples of each category.
1. Natural– from animals or plants Cotton, wool, silk, flax 2.Synthetic – from chemicals Polyester, nylon, spandex, gortex
Natural fibers can take high heat. • Synthetic fibers take low heat, or they can melt.
Ironing curved seams and garment areas, such as darts, so the garment is not flattened.
1. Woven 2. Knit
5/8 inchUnless the pattern directions state a different seam allowance.
Stitching done on a single layer of fabric, to prevent it from stretching, such as around a neck opening, or • To prevent a clip (a small cut) from ripping through, such as at a V neck • Stitched ½ inch from edge • No need to back-stitch
Finished edge along the length of fabric. Woven edge
Fabric Grains Bias
Lengthwise grain -Sturdiest -Doesn’t stretch -Woven
Crosswise grain Stretches a little
Buying Pattern & Fabric-Measure yourself-Choose size range (give a little extra, which is called “ease”, so that you can move and not split the seams)-Take pattern out of envelope-Choose view to make
Buying Pattern & Fabric-Check back of envelope to find size and how much fabric to buy-Know fabric width – 45” or 54”/60”
Preparing Fabric- Preshrink fabric (wash it)-Press fabric-Check fabric grain (on-grain or off-grain; straighten if needed)
Pattern Layout- Take out and follow pattern guide sheet to see which pieces your view requires-From personal measurements, cut pattern pieces out on chosen size line-Follow pattern layout guide to fold and place pattern pieces according to directions (put on fold, lengthwise grain)
Pattern Layout-Pin pattern pieces to fabric.-Use ruler to keep grainline arrow an even distance from selvage.- Cut fabric from pattern piece on the correct size line.-Do not forget to cut notches AWAY from pattern.
Cutting-Use fabric shears -Cut fabric flat on a table- For a smooth, even cut, do not close the blades completely-Cut with long, even strokes- Leave pattern pieces pinned to the fabric after cutting so pattern markings can be transferred
Marking1. Dressmaker carbon & tracing wheel2. Chalk3. Pins4. Tailor tacks - thread
Marking-Mark on WRONG side of fabric, except for placement of pockets or buttonholes
Darts- Give shape, help garment it fit better-Can be on back of garment as well as the front-Are sewn from wide end (backstitched) to the point (tied with a knot)
Back-stitching-At the beginning and end of a seam-Use Reverse button-Only need a few stitches
- Bodice – Top of garment- Ease – Little extra (room/fabric)
Should you ever throw away pattern pieces you think you will not need?
Measuring ½ inch 1 inch ¼ inch 1 5/8 inch ¾ inch
Which sides of the fabric do we sew together, most of the time?
Machine Functions Select certain stitches Width of stitch To get a mirror image of stitch Reverse/Back-stitch STOP - Used to finish a stitch Length of stitch
To trim layers to staggered widths, to reduce bulk. • Should be done on straight and curved seams. • Inside curves should also be clipped. • Outside curves should also be notched.
The sewn bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or pants. • Can be machine or hand stitched. • When stitching by hand, use a single thread and take small stitches. • Examples are: 1. Catch-stitch 2. Blind-stitch