CHAPTER 1 FASHION DESIGN COMMUNICATION SKILLS LETS LEARN

CHAPTER 1 FASHION DESIGN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

LET’S LEARN HOW TO DESCRIBE FASHION & CLOTHING Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels

BASIC GARMENT TERMS Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels

B A S I C G A R M E N T T E R M S JACKET • The cutting are ”well-made” • Tailored sleeves are cut in two pieces, which cater the shape of the arm • It can be lined or unlined, depends on the season and quality Collar Notch collar Lapel Welt pocket Jet pocket with flap F A B R I C Suit fabric usually in wool Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels

B A S I C G A R M E N T T E R M S BOMBER JACKET • Casual jacket • Styles referenced from traditional military jacket Zipper opening Top stitching Ribs • Cutting is short, around waist to hip level • The waist and wrist are usually fitted by ribs and elastics F A B R I C • Zipped opening Durable synthetic fabric Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels.

B A S I C G A T H E R E D G A R M E N T T E R M S S K I R T S • Flared • With gathers formed at waist Gathers made at the waist Pleats Button/ zipped opening F A B R I C at the back P L E A T E D FLARED SKIRTS S K I R T S • Flared • Created by pleats at waist Polyester Satin fabric Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels.

B A S I C G A R M E N T T E R M S D R E S S • In a range of length • Mini , knee-length, full-length • Styles vary according to occasions and seasons Darts which create fit to waist Waist dart and chest dart Waist darts S T R A I G H T DRESS & SKIRTS S K I R T • Dart at waist position • Lengths in mini, knee-length calf-length and full-length Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels.

B A S I C Stand or shirt collar Placket Chest pocket Sleeve placket Cuff Button opening G A R M E N T T E R M S SHIRT • A common item of light clothing • For boys and girls • Long to short sleeves Top stitching • Casual to formal Shirt Tail • Lightweight shirt fabric F A B R I C Cotton Shirting Fabric Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels.

B A S I C G A R M E N T T E R M S T R O U S E R S Belt loops • A common item of clothing Fly front • For boys and girls zip opening • ¾ length and full length • Narrow leg, straight leg and wide leg Pleats Side seam J E A N S • Most popular in the 21 st century • Heavy, durable cotton denim fabric, casual wear • Double stitching Hem Coin pocket Pocket cut as part of a garment F A B R I C Risers Back pockets PANTS Inseam Cotton Denim Fabric Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels

B A S I C G A R M E N T T E R M S T-SHIRTS • Most common casual daily wear • For boys and girls • Long to short sleeves Rib for flexibility • Usually made from cotton jersey fabric Round neckline F A B R I C Single stitch or double stitch Cotton Jersey Fabric Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels.

CHAPTER ACTIVITY DESCRIBE THE CLOTHES YOU ARE WEARING TODAY WITH 4 FEATURES Hints: Item name: T-shirt / cardigan / skirt / dress / jacket etc. Fabric Description: denim / cotton / jersey / wool etc. Colour/ Pattern : navy / white / pink / checks / stripes / dots etc. Styles: long sleeve / short sleeve / button opening / zipped opening / hooded jacket etc. “I WEAR A YELLOW POLYESTER HOODED JACKET WITH BUTTON OPENING TODAY” Royalty-free photo sourced from Pexels