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DT Notes

Stephanie Ling

Fashion Design
Properties of Merino Wool
PROPERTY

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

WHAT CLOTHING
WOULD THIS
PROPERTY BE GOOD
FOR?

SOFT

Merino fibres are extremely fine,


enabling them to bend far more than
traditional, coarser wool fibres. This
makes Merino wool feel soft and
luxuriously gentle next to your skin

Sheets

ELASTIC

Natural elasticity helps Merino garments Jumper, Sweaters, Pants,


stretch with you and return to their
leggings, tops
original shape.

BREATHABL Merino fibres can absorb large


Daywear, tops, jumpers,
E
quantities of moisture vapour then move sportswear
it away to evaporate into the air. So
Merino clothing is extremely breathable
and less prone to clamminess.
WARM AND
COOL

In contrast to synthetics, Merino is an


active fibre that reacts to changes in
body temperature. So it helps you stay
warm when the weather is cold, and
cool when the weather is hot.

Sportswear, because
when you work out you
get hot.

STATIC
RESISTANT

Because Merino can absorb moisture


Dresses, tanks, jumpers
vapour, it tends not to create static
electricity, helping it to drape beautifully
and be less likely to cling uncomfortably
to your body than other fabrics.

ODOUR
RESISTANT

Can absorb moisture vapour, which


means less sweat on your body. Merino
absorbs the odours from sweat, which
are released during washing.

Sportswear, daywear,
tops, jumpers

STAIN
RESISTANT

Merino fibres have a natural protective


outer layer that prevents stains from
being absorbed. And because Merino
tends not to generate static, it attracts
less dust and lint.

Dresses, jumpers, work


clothes,

MACHINE

Recent innovations mean many Merino

School uniforms,

WASHABLE

garments can now be machine-washed


and tumble dried. It's very elastic too so
requires less ironing than other fabrics

because you don't want


to hand wash them.

ANTIWRINKLE

Merino fibre returns to its natural shape


after being handled or folded giving
Merino garments a natural resistance to
wrinkles.

Dresses, formal wear,


suits

FIRE
RESISTANT

You are safer in Merino because it is


flame retardant, doesn't melt and stick
to the skin, and even self-extinguishes
when the source of flame is removed.

Fire fighter uniforms

A NATURAL
BARRIER
TO UV

Merino is much better at protecting you


from UV radiation than most synthetics
and cotton. So the whole family will be
safer wearing it on sunny days.

Outer clothing, eg. Tshirts that you wear in


summer.

HEALTHY

Regulates body temperatures and heart


rate to improve sleep.

NATURAL

Merino is grown year-round by


Australia's 70 million Merino sheep,
consuming a simple blend of water, air,
sunshine and grass.

BIODEGRAD When Merino fibre is disposed of, it will


ABLE
naturally decompose in soil in a matter
of years, slowly releasing valuable
nutrients back into the earth.

Sleepwear
Trans seasonal clothing wear the wool all year
round.
Underwear, towels

RENEWABL
E

Every year Australian Merino sheep


produce a new fleece, making Merino a
completely renewable fibre source.

SLEEK AND
ELEGANT
(excellent
handle and
drape)

Merino benefits from what designers call


excellent handle and drape. To the
wearer this means clothes that
effortlessly, elegantly and beautifully
follow the form of the body.

Gowns, camisoles

COLOURFU
L
(colourfast)

When Merino clothing is dyed it is


colourfast; and newly developed
colouring techniques give designers full
scope for their creativity.

Summer clothing

FASHIONAB Australian Merino is lively and flexible,


LE
coming in a wide choice of textures,
weaves and weights. It can be woven or
knitted and worn in every season.
EASY TO
TAILOR

All clothing - good for the


environment.

All fashion! The more


variety of weave and
texture gives designers
more options.

Merino is a delight to tailor. It cuts


Tailored suits, pleated
cleanly, doesn't fray and isn't marked by clothing
pins. It also responds instantly to ironing
and won't crush with handling.

EASY TO
TAILOR

Merino fabric can be permanently set by Tailored pants or pleated


the use of temperature and moisture,
skirt.
giving designers the freedom to create a
wide range of shapes and styles.

INNOVATIV
E

Clothing designers can choose from a


range of innovative treatments that
allow them to create unique textures
and finishes on Merino garments.

Blouses, skirts, tops,


pants

Parts of a Pattern
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1
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Pattern piece diagram


Silhouettes of all pattern pieces in envelope, r all garments and all versions
of each. Key similar one at right explains which pieces to use for which
style.
Cutting Guides
Recommended layouts, given for different views, several fabric widths and
the pattern's entire size range, illustration.
Sewing instructions
Step-by-step directions for constructing parts of garment in proper order;
accompanying sketches illustrate technique.

Pattern Symbols

Fabric Terms
Woven fabric refers to fabric which has been constructed
by interlacing yarns at right angles
Warp refers to the vertical yarns that run the length of
the fabric
Weft refers to the horizontal filling yarns

Knitted fabric refers to material where a yarn is


interlooped to form the fabric. In general these fabrics
have some degree of stretch.
Wales refers to the column of loops in the lengthwise
direction of a knit fabric.
Course refers to the crosswise row of loops which is
usually seen on the reverse side of knit fabrics.
Non-woven fabric refers to material which is formed by
the intermeshing, fusing or bonding of fibres together. It is used as interfacing,
wadding, insulation or padding.
Interfacing is a specialised woven or nonwoven fabric which is placed between
the outer fabric of an article and the facing to provide support, shape and
stability.
Lining is an inner fabric layer which provides a smooth inner finish, assist in
shape retention. Lining is also used with sheer fabrics.
Notions are the extra items required to complete a project, they can include
button, zippers, press-studs, thread, lace,
braids binding and the like.
Selvedge is the narrow edge along the
lengthwise direction of a fabric that, in
general, does not fray.
Grain is the direction in which the yarns in a
woven fabric run. The lengthwise grain is
referred to as the straight grain and is
important when laying out patterns.
True bias is the diagonal direction of the fabric
which is at a 45 angle to the straight grain.
Nap is fabric that has direction with a texture, pattern or print.

Folding Fabric
Generally, fabric is folded lengthwise, that is the fabric is folded in half with the
selvedges together.

Crosswise folded fabric is often

used when pattern pieces are large.

Single thickness layouts are used when there is only one pattern piece
required.
A centrefold layout is used when there are a number of narrow pattern pieces
to be cut on the fold. To lay your fabric out you will need to fold each selvedge
into the centre of your fabric. Measure to make sure you have folded both sides
equally.

Pinning and Cutting

Keep the fabric flat on the table.


Place all pattern pieces onto the fabric before pinning and cutting.

Pin horizontally to, and inside the cutting line and diagonally at the corners
of the pattern about 10cm apart.
Use long handle dressmaking shears.
Cut with steady, long even cuts.
Place on hand on the pattern and fabric while cutting.
Do not move the fabric while cutting.
Use the point of the scissors to cut notches outwards.
Check that you have cut the correct number of pieces.
Save the fabric scraps until you have completed the project. You may find
that you need them for samples or tests or if a problem arises.

Construction Techniques

Baste - tack with long, loose stitches in preparation for sewing (temporary
stitches)
Machine stitch - straight stitch - width 0, length 2.5
Top stich - stitching parallel to the edge of a garment to give it a tailored
edge
Trim corners - trimming the corners of adjoining pieces to reduce bulk in
the garment
Press - ironing the material to sit the right way
Interface - an internal material to provide strength
Darts - parts in a garment to be taken in for better fit
Seam allowance - the 1-2cm extra on a template to allow for seam when
sewing pieces together

The Design Process


Project Proposal

Design Situation Identifying a need and opportunity.


Factors Influencing the Design inspiration and existing products.
Criteria for Success checklist and guide to evaluate initial designs.
Areas of Investigation areas to be considered and investigated during the
development of the project. Helps identify and describe the areas to be
considered from software, design styles and application of materials, tools
and techniques that need to be investigated for your project to proceed.
Creative Statement presents your ideas and innovations to viewers.

Project Management

Time Plan organises and provides a guide for time limits for each step of
the design process.
Action Plan organises when each step needs to be commenced.

Project Development

Ideas initial designs and ideas show the progression to the final idea.
Final Idea the completed design with clear annotations of construction
methods.

Project Evaluation

Criteria for Success criteria evaluation ensures all requirements are met.
Form & Function evaluation of the product ensures the form and function
are as proposed.

Project Solution

Tools tools required for production of design.


Materials materials needed for design production.
Techniques techniques needed to learn for design production.

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