About Lines:

• There are many different types of lines such as thick, thin, broken and textured.  

• Lines can be long, short, broken, un-broken, curved, straight or jagged.  

• Thick lines are powerful whilst thin lines are delicate. 

About Direction:

•  Lines and their direction can create interesting silhouettes within fashion as they create boundaries for garments.

• They have psychological effects.  For example, repeated, sharp, zig-zag lines are disturbing and violent.  Curves are softening and calming.  

• Fabric types impact on the lines of a garment.  For example a flowing fabric will create calming curves due to its soft drape.

Effects of line and direction in Fashion Design:

• Converging lines can narrow a waist line. 

• Lines and their direction can create interesting silhouettes within fashion as they create boundaries for garments.

• They have psychological effects.  For example, repeated, sharp, zig-zag lines are disturbing and violent.  Curves are softening and calming.  

• Fabric types impact on the lines of a garment.  For example a flowing fabric will create calming curves due to its soft drape.

(Kennedy, 2008; Castle & Peters, 2007)