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39 Cards in this Set
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Abstraction
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The removal of detail so that only the qualities and the properties of a thing remain.
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Actual Line
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A line where its evidence and placement are determined by intended design.
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Braid
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A narrow woven band with a structure of three interwoven strands for use as trimming, as binding, or for outlining lace and embroidery.
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Checks
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A fabric design composed of alternate squares of colors in various sizes.
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Classic
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Apparel that continues to be fashionable for a long period of time and that may return to high fashion at intervals.
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Collar
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Separate piece attached to an item of clothing at the neckline in order to finish the neckline edge.
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Contour
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The outside line of a shape or the outside surface of a three dimensional form.
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Curved Line
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A line having no straight part; bend having no angular part.
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Curvilinear Line
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A line that has a repetitive organic quality, as in a series of curves.
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Diagonal Line
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A line that moves or extend obliquely, especially at a 45-degree angle.
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Dot
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A tiny spot or point; the smallest entity in design.
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Embroidery
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Fancy needlework or trimming using colored yarn, embroidery floss, soft cotton, silk, or metallic thread.
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Epaulettes
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Ornamental shoulder trims originally used on military uniforms.
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Fagoting
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Stitch used to join two edges of fabric together in decorative openwork effect.
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Grid
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A structure where vertical and horizontal lines create a tension that suggests stillness and formality and is a framework for repetition.
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Hem
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The lower edge of an item of clothing, such as a skirt or blouse, or of sleeves.
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Herringbone
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A pattern made of short, slanting parallel lines adjacent to other rows slanting in reverse directions, creating a continuous V-shaped design like the bones of a fish.
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Horizontal Line
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A line that runs parallel to the horizon.
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Implied Line
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A series of shapes or dots placed in a linear arrangement suggests a line.
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Kinetic Line
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A line from which one perceives movement.
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Line Direction
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The point towards which a line travels.
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Line Network
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Vertical and horizontal lines used in combination and with repetition.
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Organic Line
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A line that has the properties of life forms, such as curves like the body.
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Piping
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A folded piece of bias binding used for trimming.
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Plaid
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Common term for pattern woven of various colored yarns in stripes of different widths running at right angles to form blocks.
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Pleats
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Folds of fabric usually pressed flat but sometimes left unpressed.
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Pocket
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A piece of fabric shaped to fit either on the outside or inside of clothing used for decorative purposes or to carry small articles.
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Ribbon
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A long, narrow strip of silk, cotton, or rayon woven with selvages on both sides used mainly for trimming.
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Ruching
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A trimming using the pleating a strip of material such as lace, ribbon, or silk so that it ruffles on both sides; made by stitching through the center of the pleating. Contemporary usage also applies the term to clothing with large rippled areas formed by gathers.
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Ruffle
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A strip of cloth, lace, or ribbon gathered along one edge or cut in a curve to produce a ripple.
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Shirring
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Three or more rows of gathers made by small running stitches in parallel lines.
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Sleeve
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The part of an item of clothing that covers the arm.
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Straight Line
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A line that has the same direction throughout its length.
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Stripes
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The most common repetition of the line in pattern.
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Symbolism
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Motifs that represent a non-concrete idea, like a political movement, religion, or organization, such as logos or flags.
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Top-stitching
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Stitching visible from the outer or "top" side of a garment that consists of one or more rows of machine stitching made through all layers of fabric.
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Trim
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A material used specifically to decorate or embellish a garment.
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Tuck
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A means of controlling fullness in a garment in which part of the garment piece is made smaller by folding the fabric and stitching line parallel to the fold.
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Vertical Line
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A line that runs from the top to the bottom
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