Sewing: Form N Function“After all, a woman didn't leave much in the world to show that she was there. Even the children she gave birth to and raised are named after their father. But her quilts were now something she could pass on. - Sandra DallasTo be successful in the sewing profession, one must understand the elements of clothing design, demonstrate skills in garment making, and know the qualities of fabric. In this article, one will be informed about the history of tailoring, which includes the decline in popularity in past years to the huge increase in popularity in recent years. Also the types of fabrics, what they are made of, the strength of the fabric, what they are used for and what different types of stitches are needed for them. Changes and design elements of clothing over time will also be covered. There is no way to determine when or where clothing began, but some studies show that clothing has been used for 650,000 years. About 11,000 years ago, once humanity abandoned its hunter-gatherer existence for a more static way of life, basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing were transformed into forms of cultural and artistic expression. Clothing made from lengths of cloth required a fixed place of residence and temperate climates for growing raw materials such as linen and cotton. Clothing made from animal skins worn during ice ages required a tanning procedure to soften the skin to fit the body and the subsequent invention of the eyed needle (Fogg, 8). Before the invention of the sewing machine, everything worn was made by hand. In 1843, a simple shirt required 20,620 stitches. At a rate of thirty-five stitches per minute, a seamstress could make a shirt in ten to...... middle of paper ......oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo time The other tactile texture is the way an object actually feels . An example of this is sandpaper (Saurabh). Form is the last principle. Shape refers to the size of an object. The shape can be measured by its height, width and also depth. it is defined by light and darkness and has two types, geometric and natural (Saurabh). This article covers the topics of sewing history, fabric types, and fashion design. Remember, to be successful in the sewing profession, one must understand the elements of clothing design, demonstrate skills in making clothes, and know the qualities of fabric. I hope that one will have accumulated a large amount of knowledge on this subject by reading this article. If you ever get bored, want to try a new hobby, get sick of everyday clothes in stores, or want to be creative, try sewing. Not only a fabric to sew, but also souvenirs.