FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 9 : Fullness

Introduction

In a well fitted garment, fullness of materials is an important style feature as well as necessity for ease of movement. As the fashion changes, basic methods of controlling fullness are frequently employed to enhance the current style of the garment. Darts, tucks pleats, gathers, shirring, gores, godets, ruffles & frills are some of the techniques used for introducing fullness in a garment.