F2F Class Notes 9th May (Tony)
Vocabulary
attract new consumers
designs have become timeless
it (the design) will never go out of style
level off – for a number to stop increasing and become stable
eg: Sales have leveled off since 2015.
restrict – stop from doing sth.
eg: The shirt is a little restricting, I can’t move very well in it.
ergonomic – designed to fit human body, hands, shape, or any part. a science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely
eg: Arket sewing patterns are more ergonomic, so they fit better and are less restrictive.
french terry cotton – a method of sewing cotton, that creates more surface area, therefore cooling and drying faster.
eg: French terry fabrics are usually not as durable.
cropped – cut shorter
taper – narrow width on one side, larger width on other side.
Grammar
the price has been going up – started going up before, still going up now
has been increasing – started in the past and is still happening now
Pronunciation
patent – pat ENT
pattern – Padd Ern
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