Silhouette
December 29, 2025 - December 29, 2025
When designing a garment it is key to follow a silhouette style.
A silhouette is the shape clothing forms when on the body. This can be achieved by the use of pattern cutting. This is the line of the garment.
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TRAPEZE
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Trapeze is triangular shape. The flare comes from the top of the garment. This is normally used when designing dresses or blouses. The line of the garment is a continuous flare. |
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A LINE |
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This is a very common silhouette type and is similar to trapeze. Although a-line comes from the waist line rather than the top of the garment. The hem is larger in proportion to the chest. This gives a classic A shape appearance. |
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BALLOON
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Balloon is a classic silhouette shape that has a lot of volume to the garment as a whole. It is called a balloon shape as a rounded shape is constructed into the garment. |
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SHIFT |
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The shift silhouette is a straight cylindrical shape to a garment achieved by giving the same measurements to the chest, waist and hem.
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EMPIRE LINE
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This silhouette involves a line below the bust that creates two panels dividing the garment.
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ASYMMETRIC
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This garment style does not have a symmetrical form. This can be achieved by varying the panels, fabric used or hemline.
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