What is a contoured garment?
What is a contoured garment?
Contoured garments can be defined as garments which are snugly /closely fitted to the contours of the body for example halter neck, bra top, off-shoulder or single shoulder garments etc.
What is the process of making the contour fitted garment?
The contour fitting process involves taking extra suppression (darts) out at the cleavage, the neck line, around the full circumference of the bust, and also at the side seams. If you are interested in darts I have a whole workbook on them!
What is contouring in pattern drafting?
The Contour Guide Pattern helps the pattern drafter avoid fitting problems before they are incorporated into the design. It shows you where to eliminate ease and reduce fullness to avoid gaping when you adapt your basic sloper to create more revealing, summer tops and dresses.
What is the principle of contouring?
Principles: Contour lines do not cross each other or split. Widely spaced contour lines represent gentle slopes; closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes.
What is a contour dart?
Contour darts or double-pointed darts feature a wide intake in the middle and taper into two vanishing points at opposite directions. Contour darts are always located vertically on the body. They are most commonly used in dress construction to create form fitted styles from non-stretch, woven fabrics.
What is a structured garment?
Structured garments are those that are put together in an organized and deliberate way. They are tailored exactly according to the measurements and purposely shaped rather than the fabric falling loose and taking any shape. The fabric fits and falls exactly where it is intended to.
What are Contour darts?
How do you measure body contour?
Your Contour Size Guide.
- Chest: Measure at the fullest part of the bust.
- Sleeves: Measure from the base of the neck, across shoulder, down arm to slightly bent elbow and up to wrist.
- Waist: Measure circumference at the narrowest part.
- Hips: Measure at the fullest point, standing with feet together.
What are the four basic principles of contour lines?
Rule 1 – every point of a contour line has the same elevation. Rule 2 – contour lines separate uphill from downhill. Rule 3 – contour lines do not touch or cross each other except at a cliff. Rule 4 – every 5th contour line is darker in color.
