Designing basically involves giving form to a particular idea by keeping into mind the different

aspects of designing such as proportion, flow, balance etc. It is ultimately the end result, which
has to be seen and admired.
Proportion

Pleasing relationship of areas sometimes referred to as scale. The relative length of two parts of
a garment is termed as proportion. The degree and method of subordinating some part of a
design to other is shown as proportion.

Balance

Balance is the equal distribution of weights. (Actual or virtual) Symmetry between the left and
right halves of the body in a garment is termed as the symmetrical balance. The purpose of
balance is to bring a satisfying relationship between all the design parts.

Rhythm
Rhythm is the repeated use of lines or shapes to create a pattern. Rhythm is achieved through:
Symmetrical designs
Asymmetrical designs
Radiation
Repetition
Dominance
IsolationEmphasis

Emphasis creates a centre of interest by focusing the viewer's attention on a specific area of the
garment. It is basically the use of subordination in various parts in order to emphasize and
highlight certain parts.

Unity

Unity means that all elements of a design work together to produce a successful visual effect.
Also known as harmony, achieved when the fundamental elements of design have been used to
express a single concept.

Before you start with learning designing first and foremost you ought to know the fundamentals
of designing. What actually is designing and what are the other factors that are essential and
will help you create the perfect outfit are some of the things you ought to know.

Lines

A line can be thought of as points so close together that they lose their individual identity and
form a new entity. Lines act as border between ideas, concepts or steps in a sequence. Since
lines can be straight, curved, or irregularly shaped, one can also think of a line as the track of a
point in motion depicting various forms.
Vertical lines can stop eye movement implying mass and give volume to a structure.
They also equate to power and strength. Horizontal lines symbolize rest and
relaxation. Diagonal lines are dynamic and action-oriented, they portray dimensions
and directions.

Shapes

A shape is defined as an area that stands out from the space next to or around it due
to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, colour, or
texture. It is formed when a line encloses an area. These lined enclosures create an
illusionary focus termed as shapes. Shapes can vary endlessly and can suggest physical form
and direct eye movement based on the directional movement of lines. Shapes define figure,
create ground relationships and relate forms and figures.

Texture

It is defined as the surface characteristics of a material that can be experienced

through the sense of touch or the illusion of touch. In visual images, actual textures
can be used, such as cloth, boxes, small objects, and natural items.

Value

Value is the relative degree of lightness and darkness in a design element. Line,
colour, texture, and shape all need value contrast in order to be seen. Value is used
to describe objects, shapes, and space.

Colour

Colour is the most important part of designing. The primary colours are red,
yellow and blue. They are called primary because they are not mixture of other
colours. Mixing any two primary colours results in a secondary colour. The colour
wheel is created when the primary and secondary colours are placed in a circle.
Colours directly across from each other on the colour wheel are called
complementary colours. Complementary colours used together provide extreme contrast.
A repeat is basically an arrangement of a tiny pattern that is repeated all
over the design area. Motifs can be arranged lengthwise or width wise
depending on the direction of draping. Following are the kinds of repeats.
Designing Basics
Simple Repeat Designing
When a basic motif block is repeated in a single array principles
both horizontally and vertically, it is termed as a simple
repeat. Fundamentals of
designing
Basic Silhouettes
Mirror Repeat Basic patterns
A vertically and/or horizontally flipped image is called a
Motifs
mirror repeat. When holistically viewed, the effect of a
compact uniform block is achieved. Repeats
Colours
Basic Fabrics

Cross Repeat
The arrangement of cross repeats is as depicted in the
adjoining image type. It is a vertical and a diagonal
brick type representation.

Colour is the most important part of designing. The basic colours are:

Naive Neutrals:
The neutrals are the classics which work best with almost any colour and Designing Basics
season. Designing
principles
Summer Radiance:
Fundamentals of
designing
Basic Silhouettes
The summer radiance refers to a bright, intense and energetic colour Basic patterns
palette.
Motifs
Earth Story: Repeats
Colours
Basic Fabrics
The earthy colours give a rustic feel, they are associated with natural
fabrics like jute, linen and cottons and also in terms of leather, wood, bone
and shells for accessories.

Placid Pastels:

The placid pastels refer to the light and soft colours.

Monsoon Moods:
The monsoon moods are reflected in deep and dark shades of browns,
blues, greens and yellows which are reminiscent of a rain forest.

The basic fabrics are divided into the following categories:

Cottons
Silks
Synthetics/Blends
Weaves
Prints
Checks and stripes
Embroidery

Cottons

Cheese Cloth Cotton Jute Denim

 Drill Flannel Muslin

Organdy Poplin Spun

Silks

Bhagalpuri Jute Silk Organza

Pure Silk Tissue Tussar

Synthetics/Blends

Bizzy Lizzy Moss Crepe Satin

Silk Cotton Terrycot Velour

Weaves

Dobby Jaquard Twill

Prints
 Air Bush Batik Block

Khadi Screen Print Tie & Dye

Checks and stripes

Broad Checks Broad Stripes Madras Checks

Pin Stipes Scottish Checks

Embroidery

Ahri Hakoba Hand Embroidery

Zardozi

Machine Embroidery