Structural design Structural design refers to the basic construction of the garment where in design is an integral part of the structure itself such that the structure and design cannot be separated. The design is made by the line, colour and texture by following certain guidelines that creates size and shape of the garment and its parts (Fig. 1.3). It is more important than the applied design as it encompasses essential components of the design. The structural design of the garment has the capability to modify the figure, correct imperfection and in some periods of fashion become extreme where it almost conceal or reveal figure. The points that need consideration to make a good structural design are as follows:
suitability to purpose besides being good-looking
simple in appearance
well proportion among different components and the whole design
appropriate to the fabric used in its composition
Applied design Applied design refers to the ornamentation by means of surface enrichment of the structural design, thereby making the structure more impressive (Fig. 1.4). It involves application of trims on the basic form of the structural design to add the luxury component to it. It is also called decorative design since the end purpose is decoration.
A good design should follow certain points as given below:
means of enrichment should be reliable to its use
garment is precious, so needs decoration
structural design is simple and plain but beautiful
The decoration in the garment should have following features:
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