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Home Ec Fabric Vocab
Home Ec Major Test Study Material
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |