The Elements of Fashion Design

Learn about the tools fashion designers use to create harmonious designs: Line, Shape, Colour, Texture and Pattern. Examples are given to show HOW these tools can create illusions to flatter the figure, and how we can all use these tools in our fashion choices.
Thanks so much to Tracy Holmes of BreakThroughColour.com for consultation on Hue, Value, Saturation, Tints, Tones and Shades.
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[@dorothyway9762]

I thought clothing and textiles for 30 years. This lesson was beautifully presented. I wish all young women would watch this lesson.

[@CatherineSews]

Awww, thank you Dorothy! That is lovely to hear!

[@malcolmmiller5041]

Excellent teacher- very easy going instructions and explanation. Straight to the point. I love it

[@maryraab9066]

Thank you so much for this video! It explains perfectly, and succintly, the basic elements of design.

[@joannemcd1257]

I L❤VE this video! I learned HOW to sew over 50 years ago, but after watching THIS ONE, it has reignited my excitement for sewing! Thank you, ThAnK YoU, THANK YOU, Catherine! ❤❤❤

[@mamatasahu4934]

Amazing content. Hope to learn from you all the valuable subjects on fashion design.

[@AlexanderFarley]

Excellent videos, thank you for all the detail

[@sheelaghweeks434]

Very nice and clear explanation with good examples.

[@lorioverman1668]

I throughly enjoy learning from your videos. You are truly gifted in teaching. ❤

[@CatherineSews]

Wow, thank you so much, Lori!

[@ComeAlivewithMK]

Love your presentation style !!!! Thank you!!!

[@marietremble9426]

LOVE THIS! Well presented and easily digested. Well done.

[@CatherineSews]

So great to hear! Thanks for the great comment and for checking out my channel!

[@sarahkenny6064]

This is so helpful and current, thanks for creating this!

[@CatherineSews]

Glad you liked it! I will be posting the Principles of design in the next few days.

[@justwannabeyours2649]

Thank you very much for this, it is toughroly explained and it actually helped me these days with our lessons, so thank you so much for this content!

[@CatherineSews]

Great! So glad you found it helpful. Did you also check out the partner video for this one, the one on the Principles of design?

[@tkaudhao]

This…. This is… pure Gold!!

[@CatherineSews]

Awesome, thanks!

[@kianademosthene1066]

That was a really great video, thanks. Hope to learn more about fashion from ur other video

[@balajin3000]

it was so helpful to read ,thanks a lot

[@nicoletrost5162]

This was fantastic. Well explained. Thanks

[@crisopenaria7965]

What a wonderful presentation. Thank you.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a nice comment!

[@LowtechLLC]

This is extremely helpful, thank you.

[@mymai5859]

Great vid. Thank you 💗

[@teddy5766]

Thanks so much Cat x

[@sylviamaxwell504]

Thank you..good reminders

[@dalhiapeters1598]

Very helpful information 😊

[@tammymasson2343]

That was a really cool video! I learned a lot!

[@CatherineSews]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@raginigupta7204]

best video

[@SiriSiri-er7eg]

Nice tq u

[@hazelubas961]

Thanks for sharing this video. Your presentation is interesting and insightful! May I seek permission to use this in my class?

[@CatherineSews]

Sorry for the slow reply, but yes, feel free to use this for your class!

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hello where i can find color wheel in canva ?

[@CatherineSews]

It's super fun! Here it is: www.canva.com/colors/color-wheel/

[@itsmepatricia6171]

Hello po mam what is the elements of design in making fashion accessories

[@CatherineSews]

Hi there, good question! All of the same elements and principles still apply. Use colour, line, shape etc to create the look you want!

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