STYLE DETAILS When designing in textiles it is

STYLE DETAILS When designing in textiles it is important that designs are fully labelled in order to explain the ideas, particularly when designing fashion garments. You should be familiar with the names of style details, especially those that reflect current trends. The style details on this presentation can be interpreted, developed and used on any textile products you may wish to design.

N E C K ‘V’ Neckline Sweetheart neckline Square Neckline Boat Neckline Asymmetric or One Shoulder Neckline L I N E S Round Neckline

C O L L A R S Sailor collar Shawl collar Shirt collar Rever collar Stand collar Roll collar

S L E Gathered sleeve Set-in-sleeve E V E Gathered/puffed raglan sleeve S Raglan sleeve Dolman sleeve

P Knife pleats L Box pleats E A T S Kick pleats

P O C Side pocket Shaped pockets K E T S Patch pocket Welt pocket Pouch pocket Zipped pocket

w A I S T Classic waistline Hipster High Waist L I N Elasticated waist E S Drawstring waist

T R O Shorts Knee length City shorts U S E R S Full length Capri Cropped

Wide leg T R O U Straight leg Harem pants S E Flares R Skinny S leggings Boot leg

S K I R Pencil skirt ‘A’ line Calf length Knee Length Mini skirt T S Maxi skirt Circular skirt

S Frilled or ‘Ra Ra’ skirt K I R Peasant style or gypsy skirt T Tulip skirt Frilled tube skirt S Puff ball skirt Tube skirt

S I L H O ‘A’ line Empire line U T T E S Princess line Bias cut

Drawstring details used throughout textiles D E T A I L S Gathered details are seen on a wide variety of textile products Frills and pleats add detail to textile products Piping can be used as an edging trim or inserted into a seam

D E T Pin tucks create interest on a textile product A I L S A binding is an effective way of finishing the edge of a product Top stitching adds detail, usually in a contrast colour and with a special thread to stand out.