People in the fashion world are always looking for new things, fashion designers all over the world are in a continuous search for new varieties, new color combinations, textures, blends, styles, designs etc. Innovative designs can be developed by incorporating various designing techniques and its combination. Self- structured choice index was prepared to know the preferences for the designing techniques and features. Frills through gathers and pleats were most preferred for decorating the article. Patchwork used as a designing technique for making a new article from discarded garments scored highest.