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ASSIGNMENT
Assignment # 03
Dress Pattern Design (Th)
Semester: 6th
Department: Fashion design

Title of Assignment
(Types of Fabric Prints & Patterns)

Student name: Farrukh Khan

Registration No: 18fd08

Submitted to: Ma’am Ifra

Punjab Tianjin University of Technology

Lahore

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Table of Contents

Contents Page#
Fabric Prints:....................................................................................................................................4
African Prints:..............................................................................................................................4
Animal Prints:..............................................................................................................................4
Batik Prints:.................................................................................................................................4
Camouflage Prints:......................................................................................................................5
Damask Prints:.............................................................................................................................5
Ditsy Print....................................................................................................................................6
Fabric Patterns:................................................................................................................................6
Basket weave:..............................................................................................................................6
Checked Pattern:..........................................................................................................................6
Chevron Pattern:..........................................................................................................................7
Fleur-de-Lis:................................................................................................................................7
Geometric Patterns:.....................................................................................................................8
Ikat Pattern:..................................................................................................................................8
References........................................................................................................................................9

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Table of Figures

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Figure 1: African Prints...................................................................................................................4
Figure 2: Animal Prints...................................................................................................................4
Figure 3: Batik Prints.......................................................................................................................5
Figure 4: Camouflage Print.............................................................................................................5
Figure 5: Damask Prints..................................................................................................................5
Figure 6: Ditsy Prints.......................................................................................................................6
Figure 7: Basket Weave Pattern......................................................................................................6
Figure 8: Checked Patterns..............................................................................................................7
Figure 9: Chevron Pattern................................................................................................................7
Figure 10: Fleur-de-Lis Pattern.......................................................................................................7
Figure 11: Geometric Patterns.........................................................................................................8
Figure 12: Ikat Patterns....................................................................................................................8

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Fabric Prints:

The motifs you will find in fabric prints or designs are generally classified as Geometric motifs
(with geometric shapes/ stripes plaids), realistic motifs (imitations or repeats of natural or man-
made objects), stylized motifs (simplified variations of natural or man-made objects) & abstract
motifs (combinations of colour shape size without relationship to natural or man-made objects).
Those fabric prints are:
African Prints:
This refers to designs that are closely related to African culture. It is also known as Ankara.
Vibrant designs and vivid colors are major part in these. They have mostly tribal and natural
motifs and are also known by the name Tribal prints.

Figure 1: African Prints

Animal Prints:
These types of prints have skin patterns of different animals, like leopard, snake, crocodile, zebra
etc.

Figure 2: Animal Prints

Batik Prints:
This is an elaborately colored pattern traditionally made by resist dyeing, though nowadays any
pattern resembling the result of these techniques are called batik prints.

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Figure 3: Batik Prints

Camouflage Prints:
In these designs, there are blends in with the surrounding. It is mostly used by military personnel
so that they are not spotted by enemies easily. Black, tan, brown, khaki colors are used mostly.

Figure 4: Camouflage Print

Damask Prints:
This is an allover classic print with floral motifs. These type can mostly see in curtains and in
sofa designs.

Figure 5: Damask Prints

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Ditsy Print
This is an all over small print scattered all over the fabric in a random fashion; ditsy prints are
simple lighthearted and usually floral designs.[ CITATION SEW21 \l 1033 ]

Figure 6: Ditsy Prints

Fabric Patterns:

Some patterns are easily recognizable, such as stripes or floral patterns, but others can be
confusing such as ditzy or fleur-de-lis. Some of the fabric patterns are;
Basket weave:
This pattern is as its name implies. It looks like a basket that is cross woven. It can be a pattern
printed on the fabric or it can actually contain ribbons that are cross woven on the fabric with a
great texture.

Figure 7: Basket Weave Pattern

Checked Pattern:
Checked patterns look just like a checkerboard with two different colored squares alternating
across the fabric. Most of the time, it includes one of the colors in white, but there are others
available in a wide range of colors.

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Figure 8: Checked Patterns

Chevron Pattern:
Chevron is a very popular choice in custom design. It has a pattern of zigzag stripes usually in
two alternating colors. Most of the time, one of the colors is white. This pattern has a fun and
contemporary flair when used on accessories like throw pillows or upholstery to add pizzazz to
your rooms.

Figure 9: Chevron Pattern

Fleur-de-Lis:
This pattern is a symbol of the French monarchy and it represents a lily. The stylish design has
three or four petals with a horizontal band at the bottom. It goes well with traditional and formal
rooms, but it is often an addition to all types of décor. It is most often found in a neutral palette.

Figure 10: Fleur-de-Lis Pattern

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Geometric Patterns:
The geometric fabric is any fabric with geometric shapes, such as triangles, ovals, circles or
squares. The design can be regular and symmetrical or completely abstract. This type of patter is
versatile and most often used in contemporary spaces.

Figure 11: Geometric Patterns

Ikat Pattern:
This material is super trendy and is comprised of the dying and weaving of the fabric. It looks
like a geometric shape that has been stretched and blurred around the edges. You can find a large
verity of color combinations and shapes. This trendy style works well in any contemporary room.
[ CITATION sun21 \l 1033 ]

Figure 12: Ikat Patterns

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References

1. SEWGuide. [Online] 2 18, 2021. https://sewguide.com/fabric-patterns/.

2. sunshinedrapery. [Online] 2 18, 2021. https://sunshinedrapery.com/types-fabric-patterns-
guides/.

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