가변적 니트 패션디자인 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to express visual and functional diversity through modifiable design,and to suggest a methodological model. With this view, this study was aimed to departmentalize the case of knitwear in modifiable design of clothes and propose the possibility of variable knit fashion through make the most of knit´s characteristics. Four wearable physical clothes using the most of flexible knits’ characteristics were made for this study based on the modifiable design on the expressive tendency and analysis of plasticity. The following results were obtained. First, as modifiable knit design can create effects of several dresses in visual aspect and functional aspect,so it has practicality and functionality. Because modifiable clothes required wearer’s participation,this have amusement that give enjoyment and freshness to wearer. Second, in mode of wearing,flexibility of knit is suitable character to open & close and change of wearing position. In manipulation,a prearranged plan for line of clothes and good choice of subsidiary materials are important. Third, the characteristics of knits allow using and mixing with different pattern and materials on the two sides of the same cloths except for the some of the parts. Moreover, there is no unraveled thread on the part of knits margin against woven, so it has the broad applicable range for the changeable design. Finally, the form and function, a prearranged plan for modifiable design of clothes have all contributed in creating new structure and patterns in design.