Apparel Design Key Terms

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Analogous Color Scheme

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Colors side by side on the color wheel

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Asymmetrical Balance

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When a garment is divided into unequal parts

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Bell Shape

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Both diagonal and horizontal lines combine in the silhouette. Cut height and add contour to a figure.

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Complementary Color Scheme

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Colors directly opposite of each other on a color wheel

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Computer Aided Design

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Software used to combine and visualize design ideas and to make patterns and prepare them for cutting.

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Cool Colors

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Blue, green and violet; colors of water

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Croquis

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First rough sketch of a garment design

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Curved Line

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Bending line without angles – feminine

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Diagonal Line

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Slanted lines that add movement and excitement to clothing

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Emphasis

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Focal point- drawing attention to area