Lesson 3 : Elements and Principles Applicable to Garments
Line
Line is one of the basic elements of design; refers to the continuous movement of a point along a surface. The lines commonly used in garments can be broadly categorized as following two types:
Straight line
On the basis of direction, straight lines are further divided as follows:
Horizontal (Fig 3.1)
Vertical (Fig 3.2)
Diagonal( Fig 3.3)
Curved line (Fig 3.4)
Further the lines can also be classified on the basis of the combination of its characteristics like direction, thickness and strength as follows:
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