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Color Harmony in Dressmaking

The document is a module on principles of design for a dressmaking class. It contains 1) objectives of explaining design principles and colors, 2) a pre-test on design elements, 3) a review of body measurements, 4) an introduction on lines, 5) a lesson on principles of design including harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm and emphasis, 6) a section on color theory and the color wheel, 7) activities on arranging words and experimenting with colors, 8) a summary of what was learned, 9) directions for applying the concepts, and 10) an assessment. The module provides comprehensive instruction on design principles and color theory for a dressmaking course.

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Color Harmony in Dressmaking

The document is a module on principles of design for a dressmaking class. It contains 1) objectives of explaining design principles and colors, 2) a pre-test on design elements, 3) a review of body measurements, 4) an introduction on lines, 5) a lesson on principles of design including harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm and emphasis, 6) a section on color theory and the color wheel, 7) activities on arranging words and experimenting with colors, 8) a summary of what was learned, 9) directions for applying the concepts, and 10) an assessment. The module provides comprehensive instruction on design principles and color theory for a dressmaking course.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
STA. MARIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Subject/Specialization: Grade/Section
Name of Student: Subject Teacher:
MELCs Date Duration:

What I Need To Know (Objectives)


At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Explain the basic principles of design.
2. Illustrate some dress designs applying the principles of design.
3. Appreciate the importance of colors.

What I Know (Pre-Test) at least 5 items


Let us determine how much you already know about Principles of design. Take this test.

Line Color Shape Value Texture

Proportion Harmony Balance

__________1. The element of design first attracts the eye.


__________2. Attained when there is unity in elements of design.
__________3. An element of design that makes a person taller, smaller, stouter, or bigger.
__________4. An element of design that tells something about the contour or figure of the person.
__________5. All parts of the garment are related in size, length and width.

What’s In (Review of the previous lesson)

Identify the following body parts on how to be measured.


______________1. Bust height _______________6. Armhole
______________2. Hips _______________7. Length of the blouse/shirt
______________3. Shoulder _______________8. Bust distance
______________4. Sleeve length _______________9. Arm girth
______________5. Waist _______________10. Neck

What’s New (Introduction of new lesson)


Look the combination of the lines. Which lines seem longer, shorter? Why do they seem different in length? How these
combination works for you?
Look the combination of the lines. Which lines seem longer, shorter? Why do they seem different in length? How these
combination works for you?

What Is It (Lesson Proper)

Principles of design in clothing

The attractive finished garment is carefully handled by the designer who applied the elements of design like color, line,
shape, and texture. However, art principles on design like harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm and emphasis should be
utilized to produce a more pleasing effect in clothing.

1. Harmony- attained when there is unity among the elements of design like colors, lines, shape and texture that
contribute equally to produce a pleasing effect on a garment.

2. Proportion- all parts of the garment are related in size, length and width. Good taste is shown by having the
measurements body parts proportional to the garments to best achieve the desired effect. This can also be attained
through the proper arrangement of buttons, pockets and other designs

3. Balance- has equal amount of weight from the center of interest to all different directions. There are two kinds of
balance and these are:

3.1 Formal Balance – a dress with formal balance has the same design on both sides from the center.
3.2 Informal Balance – the sides of a dress have different designs from the center.

4. Rhythm – this is achieved when the eye moves smoothly and easily able to connect all details of interest from all
points of the design. Rhythm in a design can be attained through repetition, opposition, radiation, and gradation, of
design in color, line, size and shape, including buttons and accessories.
4.1 Repetition of lines, color and shape
4.2 Radiation- the shirring of the neckline radiate down to the hemline of the garment
4.3 Transition – a change of design from pleats on waistline to fitted skirt at the hemline
4.4 Gradation- graduated size of pocket Small, medium, and large
5. Emphasis – attracts the eyes to one feature making all others secondary. In order to emphasis a design, one must
use contrasting colors, decoration or accessories.

You in a world of Color

Color can do wonders for you and your clothes! Because color is so important to your life and the way you look and feel,
you will want to know some basic facts about color. First: Learn to choose colors that will make you feel good and look
attractive. Next: A simple way to start learning about color is to study the color wheel and the basic color schemes.

The three most useful color are red, blue and yellow. These are called primary colors. The primary colors are very
important because all other colors are made from them. Notice where the primary colors are on the color wheel.
Red Blue

Yellow

The second group of colors include purple or violet, orange and green. These are called secondary colors. A Secondary
color is made by combining two primary colors. The secondary colors are found betweenthe primary color wheel. Look at
the color wheel. Can you see that red and blue make purple or violet, blue and yellow make green, and yellow and red
make orange?

A third group of colors may be called associated colors. Associated colorsmay be made by combining a primary color
and a secondary color. Some of the associated colors are:

Red-violet- made by combining the primary color red with the secondary color purple or violet.
Blue-green- made by combining the primary color blue with the secondary color green.
What is another associated color? Look at the color wheel to see what colors can combine to make an associated color.
Remembering these group of colors will give you start inmakin color “ work” for you. So here they again:

Primary- red, blue, yellow


Secondary- violet, green, orange
Associated- red violet, blue violet, blue green, yellow green, yellow orange, and red orange.
Color Harmony in Clothing

1. Monochromatic Harmony- used various values and intensities of one color or one color with black and white.
Example: Green, light green, medium green and dark green. Use combination of these colors to contrastin a garment.

2. Analogous Harmony- utilizes colors, which are closely related on the color wheel that contain similar components
such as blue, blue green and green. They are the most preferred combinations.

3. Complementary or Split Color Harmony- involves direct opposites on the color wheel such as red, and green or
blue and orange. These are exceedingly strong and bold combinations.

4. Triadic Color Harmony- is any three colors that are of the same distance in the color wheel.

What Is More (Lesson Activity)

Arrange the jumble letter to reveal the answer. Write the correct word on the space provided before the number

______________1. oportionrp- This can also be attained through the proper arrangement of buttons, pockets and
other designs
______________2. hyrthm- It a design that can be attained through repetition, opposition, radiation, and gradation, of
design in color, line, size and shape, including buttons and accessories.
______________3. smapehsi- attracts the eyes to one feature making all others secondary.
______________4. amonryh- Attained when there is unity in elements of design.
______________5. oclro- The element of design first attracts the eye.

What I Have Learned (Generalization)

1. Enumerate principles of design in clothing (1-5)


2. Pimary color-____________________, ___________________, __________________
Secondary color - __________________, ____________________, ___________________
Associated color- ___________________, ____________________, ___________________

What I Can Do (Application)

Experiment with Color. Follow these suggestions to learn more about how colors work.

1. Place 3 glasses of water on a table covered with white paper or white cloth. Add 3 drops of red food coloring to the
first glass, 3 drops of blue coloring to the second glass, and 3 drops of yellow to the third glass. (These are your primary
color).

2. Place three more empty glasses on the table: into the first empty glass, pour half the yellow water and half the blue.
( What color do you get?) To the second empty glass one half red and one half glass of yellow.( What color do you get?)
To the third empty glass add one half glass of blue water and one half glass of red water.(What color do you get?)

3. Now try pouring some of the secondary colors together. Notice the new colors. What does this tell you about
combining colors?

Assessment (Summative)

Cut pictures of colorful clothes from magazines or catalogue. Decide which of these clothes would look best on you. Why?
Which of these would not look best on you? Why? Paste these pictures in your answer sheet and record under each of
them the reason why it might be a good or poor choice for you.

References:

k_to_12_dressmaking_and_tailoring_learning_modules1
Clothing Technology Made Easy by. Carmelita Bildan Hilario
Steps in Clothing Skills Revised by Wanda Draper and Annetta Bailey

Prepared by:

JOYLEEN R. GUNIO
Teacher III

Checked by:

RUBY JANE S. BUISING


Head Teacher III TLE Department

Noted by:
Parents Signature
RIZALDY C. PIDLAOAN
Principal III

Common questions

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Primary colors (red, blue, yellow) form the foundation of color theory as they cannot be made from other colors and are used to mix all other colors. Secondary colors (violet, green, orange) are created by combining primary colors. Associated colors result from mixing primary and secondary colors, offering more variety and depth in design. Understanding these classifications helps designers create harmonious combinations and explore diverse color palettes for different fashion complexities .

Emphasis in design functions by drawing attention to a specific part of a garment, making it the focal point while other elements become secondary. This is often achieved through the use of contrasting colors, decorations, or accessories. For example, a bold colored belt on a monochrome dress can create a focal point. Emphasis is used to manipulate the visual hierarchy within a garment, guiding the observer’s eye in a specific direction and ensuring that the most important features are noticed .

Balance in clothing design ensures that visual weight is distributed evenly across the garment, creating stability and preventing one side from overpowering the other. Formal balance involves symmetry, providing a classic and structured appearance, while informal balance relies on asymmetry to create interest and modernity. The correct use of balance aids in forming a cohesive design, enhancing the garment’s overall aesthetic and appeal. It can make a garment more visually pleasing by ensuring that elements like lines, colors, and shapes work harmoniously together .

Color harmony is crucial in fashion as it ensures colors within a garment complement each other, creating a unified and pleasing aesthetic. Techniques such as monochromatic harmony, analogous harmony, and complementary harmony allow designers to use colors effectively. For example, monochromatic harmony uses different shades of a single color, while complementary harmony employs contrasting colors for a more vibrant look. Achieving proper color harmony helps in highlighting the garment’s design and can affect the wearer’s mood and perceived attractiveness .

Color choices in fashion can profoundly impact mood and perception. Bright and warm colors like red and yellow tend to evoke emotions such as warmth and excitement, whereas cool colors like blue and green often have calming effects. Utilizing complementary colors can also create vibrant contrasts that catch attention. The understanding of these effects helps designers elicit specific emotional responses from wearers and observers, influence perception of attractiveness, and ensure that the clothing aligns with the intended image or style .

Lines in fashion design are crucial as they can significantly influence the perceived size and shape of a wearer. Vertical lines tend to elongate a body, making it appear taller and slimmer, while horizontal lines can create a broader, shorter look. Curved lines add femininity and softness, and diagonal lines can draw the eye in a particular direction, altering form perception. Designers carefully choose line direction and style to enhance or downplay certain body features, achieving the desired aesthetic effect .

Proportion in design relates to the size, length, and width of each part of a garment in relation to the other parts and the overall outfit. Proper proportion ensures that all elements are visually balanced and harmonized, enhancing the wearer’s silhouette. When these elements are in harmony with each other, they produce a pleasing visual effect, which is key in creating an attractive garment .

Rhythm in clothing design can be achieved through techniques such as repetition, opposition, radiation, and gradation. These approaches help guide the eye smoothly across the garment. For instance, repetition can involve the regular occurrence of a motif, while radiation might refer to design lines emanating from a central point. Gradation involves a change in elements like size (e.g., graduating pocket sizes), creating a sense of movement. These techniques affect the visual flow by ensuring that the eye connects all parts of the design effortlessly, creating a cohesive and dynamic look .

Designers can apply texture creatively in fashion by mixing materials with varying surfaces, from smooth silks to heavy wools, to add depth and dimension. Layering textures can create visual interest, while textured patterns or embellishments such as beading or embroidery can act as focal points. Experimenting with textiles that interact with light, such as metallics or sheers, also adds dynamic qualities. The strategic use of texture not only enhances the tactile experience but also affects the garment's perception and mood .

Harmony in fashion design is achieved when all elements like colors, lines, shapes, and textures work together to create a unified and pleasing aesthetic. This principle ensures that no single element overpowers another, contributing equally to the design's overall impact. Harmony is crucial for aesthetic appeal because it integrates elements in a way that each complements the other, resulting in a balanced and unified look, essential for creating visually coherent garments .

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