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Home Ec Fabric Vocab
Home Ec Major Test Study Material
Term | Definition |
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Accessories | Small items of clothing that complete an outfit |
Clothing Inventory | An organized list of the clothing and accessories you have |
Dry Clean | To clean with chemicals rather than water and detergent |
Elements of Design | Line, color, texture, shape and pattern |
Fads | Fashions that only last a short time |
Fashions | Styles that are currently popular |
Fibers | Hair-like substances twisted together to make yarns and fabrics |
Generic Name | The common name for a group of similar fibers and fabrics |
Illusion | An image that foils the eye |
Ironing | Moving the iron back and forth over fabric |
Manufactured Fibers | Fibers produced through chemical processes |
Multipurpose Clothes | Clothes suitable for a variety of situations |
Natural Fibers | Fibers made from plant or animal product |
Pressing | The process of lifting and lowering the iron onto areas of fabric |
Pretreatment | Any special attention you give to a garment before laundering |
Principles of Design | Proportions, emphasis, harmony, scale, balance, and rhythm |
Silhouette | The outline of a garment |
Trade Name | The manufacturers' name for a specific fiber or fabric |