top made from lightmaterial with threadlike
straps, the camisole was
originally a woman’s
undergarment. Many have
frills, lace or other
decorative elements.
Women’s underwear (p. 102)
Included in this category are
bras and panties (p. 105). There is a wealth of designs, such as those trimmed with lace and other decorative elements.
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Creases in Clothing
Creases are an important element in clothing, adding depth and contour. Here, we look at
typical types of creases and the areas that wrinkle easily.
Types of creases
Pulled creases
A straight crease formed by the fabric being pulled in one
direction. These kinds of folds form easily around areas such as
the armholes and the sleeves when the arms are raised, under
women’s breasts and around the waist when the body is twisted.
Gathered creases
These are formed when the fabric gathers in one spot. They form
easily around the top of sleeves, around the arms and knees when
bent and on sleeves that are rolled up.
Draped creases
These creases are created when fabric is pulled down by the force
of gravity. They form on clothing where the hem and wristbands
are drawn in, such as on a sweater, as well as on clothing that has
a natural drape to it.
Hollow creases
These are a type of gathered crease that forms when the fabric
gathers in one place and part of it forms a hollow. They’re
typically found in places where the fabric gathers easily, such as
around the elbows and knees, in conjunction with gathered
creases. Adding shadow in the center gives them dimension.
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Main places where creases form
Shoulders
Gathered creases form below the
shoulders, toward the armpit in the
sleeve and torso sections of the clothing.
When the arm is raised or extended, a
pulled crease forms from the sleeve
toward the shoulder.
Chests
If wearing a cut-and-sewn top, camisole
or other style of top where the hem
hangs freely, pulled creases will form
under the bust, with the fullest part of
the bust as the pivot point.
Waists
Gathered creases form around the
narrowing of the waist, with soft draped
creases forming that join at both sides of
the waist. They form readily on clothes
for women with small waists.
Elbows
Bending the elbow creates gathered
creases and hollow creases along the
inner side. On the outer side, the bone
pulls the fabric taut so that no wrinkles
are formed and a straight line is created.
Crotches
Gathered creases form at the top of the
crotch, radiating out toward the hips. The
way the creases form depends greatly on
the thickness of the fabric, with relatively
thick denim creating large irregular creases.
Knees
On long pants, gathered creases and
hollow creases form around the knees on
someone standing straight. The fabric
gathers to such an extent that it makes
the outline around the knees uneven.
Cuffs
On items with sleeves that narrow at the
wrists, such as shirts and other items with
cuffs, the fabric gathers at the top of the
cuff to form draped creases. As the fabric
is loose, the area around the cuff looks
slightly puffy.
Hems
The hems of pants touch the tops of the
feet, causing the fabric to bunch and form
both gathered and hollow creases. As
gravity draws the fabric down, large
wrinkles form regardless of the thickness
of the fabric.
Buttons
Faint pulled creases form on either side
of buttoned-up fabric. The creases are
most significant on the side on top (for
example, the buttonhole side).
