Fabric patterns



In order to make a fabric look beautiful and attractive, the motifs need to be incorporated in it as a harmonious combination of shapes and sizes. The different types of motifs can be combined while keeping the color palette in mind and using the predominant color in the background. Motifs can be emphasized by using contrasting colors, values and intensities.

The placement of the motifs is should be in the harmony with the background so that the motifs moves rhythmically from one to another, and is a balance remained between then motifs and the background.

Patterns on Body

A fabric design is made up of motifs. Motifs size, position and color are important in selecting the right fabric for the body type. These are some points which should be kept in mind while designing a garment which have motifs –

The size of the patterns on the fabric has to be in the harmony with body size or physique of the wearer. 

Despite the right choice of the color, the fabric with large pattern on it is not suitable for small framed women as it will overpower her looks and body and neither for large framed body as it will add girth to her already large frame.

Small or moderately sized patterns are good for small framed women, and when used in overall print or directional print it will make a large figure look appear slender.

Large and bold patterns are suitable only for tall and large figures.

The of pattern must complement the style of the garment.

Bold and intrinsic patterns should be used in simple styled garment.


If the highlight of the garment is it’s designing and styling, then the fabric must be selected to suit the style details.  

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