DRESSMAKING 1

• This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of Dressmaking tasks.
• The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
• Module 1 contains one lesson, namely: Lesson 1 - Principles and Elements of Design
• After going through this lesson 1, you are expected to:

  • Identify the principles and elements of design
  • Enumerate principles and elements of design
  • Apply the principles and elements of design by creating a sleeping garment design
• Proportion


  A relatively harmonious relationship between various elements in construction with regards to size and color. It is said to be proportion as your design is visually in line with the size shape and height of the wearer, and the collar, placket, pocket, sleeve, hemline, etc. are designed appropriately/proportionally.
• Types of Balance

  • Symmetrical
  • Asymmetrical
  • Radial
• Symmetrical balance


  Similar elements on one side of a garment correspond to the other side of a garment. They may not be as identical but are similar weighted objects on both sides.
• Asymmetrical balance


  Arrangement of elements of design unequally distributed on the garment. It is more elaborate than symmetrical balance.
• Radial balance


  Arrangement of elements of design towards the center point/focal point. This leads the viewer's eye on the elements of design which are scattered out from a center point in a circular way.
• Emphasis


  Principles of design which instantaneously grab the attention of the eye's viewer. The contrasting area was easily noticeable. The contrast line, shape, texture, and colors call attention.
• Rhythm


  Repetition of elements of design, when applied creatively it can enhance the look of a person. The easiest way to achieve rhythm is by repeating in an organize way the elements of design like lines, shapes, color etc. within a space.
• Harmony


  Relationship of the different portion of a design. It is also known as unity. It refers to the overall look of a garment. All elements of the design are being combined and have a sense of whole completeness.
• Elements of Design

  • Line
  • Form/Shape
  • Texture
  • Color
• Line


  Forms the direction or feeling of design. It can direct the eyes to a certain part of visions or draw it away from a specific area of the body. It can be categorized as vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and curved.
• Form/Shape


  Lines that join produce the form or shape of an object. Triangles provide stability to the garment while curved shapes soften the contours of objects.
• Texture


  Surface quality of an item detected by how we see and feel it. Rough textures can add ruggedness to the clothing while smooth textures add a formal look.
• Color


  • Primary colors: Red, Blue, Yellow
  • Secondary colors: Orange, Green, Violet
  • Tertiary colors: Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Violet, Red-Violet
• Color Wheel


  A systematic hue circle that one uses to guide color mixing and color design decisions.
• Coloring Schemes


  • Monochromatic
  • Adjacent/Analogous
  • Complementary
  • Split Complementary
  • Triad
• Elegance is not standing out but being remembered for style or design. In dressmaking, you will be given a chance to learn and understand about on how to create a design of sleeping garments.
• Principles and elements of design has a big part in choosing the appropriate sleeping garment for an individual. To make you look good for the viewer's eye or even choose the proper garment for you.
• The principles of design serve as a guideline with the combination of elements of design; it connects on how you artistically use them.
• Adjacent/Analogous Color Scheme


  Colors complement the colors beside them in the color wheel
• Complementary Color Scheme


  Consists of colors that are opposite of each other
• Split Complementary


  A variation of the standard complementary color scheme. It uses a color and the adjacent colors of its complementary
• Triad Color Scheme


  Any three colors that form a triangle on the color wheel
• The principle of design that coordinates with the overall look of a garment
• In these principles of design seize the attentions of the viewer's eye
• Asymmetrical Balance


  The elements of design are unequally distributed
• Rhythm


  The principles of design that require the repetition of elements of design
• Balance


  The idea of visual equality in the principles of design
• Why is it important to know the principles and elements of design in dressmaking?
• If you were asked to produce a sleeping garment, would you consider the principles of design? Why?