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The Language of Fashion Design
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The Language of Fashion Design

by Laura Volpintesta
February 2014
Beginner content levelBeginner
240 pages
7h 2m
English
Rockport Publishers
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The raw material of most garments is traditionally
woven or knit. Both of these structures have dis-
tinct linear grains that flow along the length of the
fabrics. Known as the true grain, this basic struc-
tural reality of its fabrication is usually considered
direction
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the language of fashion design
The dress at right has
straight-grain straps and
midriff, while other
components of both looks
are constructed on the true
bias, made evident by the
clear orientation of the plaid
fabric. Claire McCardell’s
garments are as functional,
relevant, ...
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ISBN: 9781592538218