Methods of Controlling Fullness Flashcards
What is methods of contolling fullness?
Shaping fabric to fit the curves of the body.
What are the methods which fullness is controlled by?
Darts
Tucks
Gathering
Easing
Pleats
Shirring
What are darts?
Darts are small stitched folds which are tapered at each end.
Where are darts used?
at the waist, shoulders and bust of clothing.
How are darts made?
A dart is made by folding the fabric and stitching a certain distance away from the fold, tapering the stitching in a straight line to end the fold
On which side of the garment are darts made?
The wrong side
How is gathering made?
Gathering is made by working two rows of stitching then drawn to form tiny folds in the fabric
What is a pleat?
Pleats form folds in the material and gives it shape and fullness.
What are the types of pleats?
Knife pleat
Box pleat
Inverted pleat
What are Knife pleats?
Have the fold made in one direction and are sometimes made in groups
How are box pleats formed?
They are fold by placing the folds of two knife pleats away from each other in pairs. The folds should meet on the wrong side.
How are inverted pleats formed?
They are formed by placcing two knife pleats to face each other on the right side.
What are tucks?
Tucks are small stitched folds which vary greatly in width
What is easing?
One row of stitching drawn to form slight folds
What is shirring?
Several rows of stitching drawn to form tiny folds.
