Tailor Alterations and Fitting

Question 1

What is the first step when fitting a customer for a suit alteration?

Accepted Answer

Take key measurements and assess the fit while the garment is on the body

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Mark all alteration points with chalk

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Remove the garment's lining to check seam allowances

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Press the garment to remove wrinkles before evaluation

Question 2

What does a diagonal drag line from the shoulder to the chest indicate on a jacket?

Accepted Answer

The jacket back is too narrow across the shoulders

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The sleeves are too long

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The back waist seam is too tight

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The front darts are incorrectly placed

Question 3

How much seam allowance is typically required to let out a trouser seat seam?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 inch on each seam

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At least 3 inches on each seam

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Exactly 0.5 inches on each seam

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The original factory seam allowance only

Question 4

What alteration corrects a jacket collar that stands away from the shirt collar at the back?

Accepted Answer

Removing the collar and adjusting the back neck seam

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Taking in the center back seam

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Shortening the jacket sleeves

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Adding shoulder pads

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'toile' in fitting?

Accepted Answer

A test garment made in inexpensive fabric to check fit before cutting the final cloth

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A type of French silk used in couture linings

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A pressing cloth used to protect delicate fabrics

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A pattern-making grid for scaling designs

Question 6

Which measurement is most important when hemming trousers for a client?

Accepted Answer

The desired finished length with the client wearing their intended shoes

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The client's inseam measurement from a measurement chart

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The length of the original hem before alteration

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The distance from the floor to the trouser break