colors directly across from each other on the color wheel

consisting of one color and its tints and shades

a color scheme using one color with the two colors on either side of its compliment

a color scheme using three colors an equal distance apart on the color wheel

how the body is proportioned according to geometric shapes

a person who uses goods and services

the outline or the outer shape of an object

the shape of a particular item of clothing that makes it easy to recognize

clothing styles that remain in fashion a long time

fashions that are popular for a short time

style that is popular at a given time

a pleasing combination of colors based on their respective positions on the color wheel

a chart that shows the relationship among colors or hues

color made by combining equal amounts of a primary and secondary color

three colors from which all other colors are made (red, yellow, blue)

color made by combing equal amounts of two primary colors

tools such as (line, form, space, texture, color)

lines added to a garment

visual impression used to emphasize or minimize a body feature

guidelines for working with the elements of design (balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm, harmony)

lines added to a garment

lines formed as the pieces of a garment are sewn together

in clothing, a term to refer to combining different fibers into one yarn

a basic unit from which fabric is made

yarn made by twisting two or more single yarns together

fibers twisted together or laid side by side

products sent out of a country to other countries

products and goods that come into a country from a foreign country

a manufacturing plan that may use child labor, pay less than minimum wages, no pay overtime, or have unclean or unsafe facilities

a solid line with arrows on each end used to place the pattern piece on the straight grain of the fabric

side edges of a woven fabric, running in the direction of the lengthwise grain. Selvages are formed by the filling yarns as they are turned to go back across
the warp yarns. Selvages are very strong and will not ravel.

the longer yarns that run the length of the fabric

crosswise yarns in fabric; also known as filling yarns

fabric made by looping yarns together

fabric made using heat, moisture, and/or adhesive

made by interlacing lengthwise and crosswise yarns

fibers not found in nature

a fiber that comes from plants or hair of animals

transfer of color to the surface of a fabric to form a pattern

the process of dyeing in which color is added after the fabric has been made, the most common method of dyeing and generally the least expensive

action that helps to loosen soil during the wash cycle

a process of cleaning clothes using a chemical solvent rather than water

a process of cleaning clothes using a chemical solvent rather than water

a liquid laundry product that disinfects as well as cleans and whitens

cleaning agents that remove soil from fabric

laundry product used to make garments soft and fluffy and to reduce wrinkles and static electricity.

an oxygen laundry product that is mild and can be used on most colored fabrics

a type sizing that gives body to fabrics and makes ironing easier, and comes in spray, dry and liquid forms

a label inside a garment describing its fiber content and how to care for it

a law that specifies flammability standards for household textiles and apparel

the finish for the bottom edge of a garment

to remove wrinkles or smooth fabrics with a heated iron

a device used to remove wrinkles using steam from garments and fabrics

a piece of cotton, linen, or wool cloth used to protect the garment from steam and/or heat when pressing during construction

firm tubular cushion used to press long seams and small curved areas

a firm round cushion used to press darts and curved seams

stitching forward then using the reverse to stitch backwards over the same stitches to secure the beginning or end of a seam

using the longest stitch possible on the machine for easy removal

stitching with the fabric grain to preserve the position of the grain to keep the fabric from stitching

grain that runs diagonally and allows the greatest amount of stretch in a woven fabric

the direction in which the lengthwise and crosswise yarns run in woven fabric

grain that runs across the fabric from one selvage to the other

grain that runs the same direction as the selvage

a closed tunnel of fabric that holds a piece of elastic or a drawstring inside

a triangular fold of fabric stitched to a point to control fullness and shape in a garment

line of stitching that hold layers of fabric together

joining two edges of fabric together when one edge is slightly larger than the other

used to finish a raw edge, such as an armhole or neckline

used to finish a raw edge, such as an armhole or neckline

a piece of fabric placed between the outer fabric and facing to prevent stretching and add shape

to trim each layer of fabric to a different width to reduce bulk

width between the fabric edge and seam line

treatment of seam edges to prevent raveling

a row of stitching done on the outside of a garment

a row of stitching used to keep the facing or bottom layer of fabric rolled out of sight

a diagram included in sewing instructions that shows how to place the pattern pieces on fabric

small items that become a permanent part of the garment

all the instructions needed to construct a project

lines and symbols marked on the pattern and transferred to the fabric to help guide construction

using the computer to create textile and garment designs

all phases of planning, buying, and selling apparel

sale of products directly to consumers

selling quantities of goods to others for sale in the retain market

an occupation to which you have made a long-term commitment

a person who owns and runs his or her own business

creates designs and ideas for new clothes and accessories

a position in which a person works to earn an income

a form in which you supply information about yourself that will help an employer make a hiring decision