Style line

A style line is a seam in a garment made primarily for the purpose of its visual effect, rather than for the purpose of shaping of structuring the garment.^[1][2] By contrast, a dart or pleat by itself would not be considered a style line because although each can be used to produce a pleasing visual effect, their main purpose is to shape the garment by taking in ease or adding fullness respectively.^[3] Clearly though, there can be some ambiguity as when a dart is made as part of a seam which continues beyond the dart point. If the seam beyond the dart is straight, that is, not affecting the garment's fit, it would be considered a style line.

1. ^ "What Are Style Lines?". ClothingPatterns101.com. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
2. ^ "Dresspatternmaking - Stylelines". dresspatternmaking.com. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
3. ^ Cole, Julie; Czachor, Sharon (2014-06-05). Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers. A&C Black. pp. 195–198. ISBN 978-1-60901-925-9.
4. ^ Cole, Julie; Czachor, Sharon (2014-06-05). Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers. A&C Black. p. 198. ISBN 978-1-60901-925-9.

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