Tailor Measurements and Fitting 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What fitting adjustment is needed when a jacket collar stands away from the back of the neck?
- Take in the center back seam or adjust the back neck curve (Correct answer)
- Let out the side seams
- Shorten the jacket length
- Take in the shoulder seams
Correct answer: Take in the center back seam or adjust the back neck curve
When the collar stands away from the neck, the back neck curve needs to be deepened or the center back seam taken in to bring the collar closer.
Question 2: What is a 'fitting toile'?
- A test version of a garment made to check proportions and fit (Correct answer)
- A type of printed cotton fabric
- A pattern-making ruler used for curves
- A French term for the finished garment
Correct answer: A test version of a garment made to check proportions and fit
A fitting toile is a test version of a garment made in inexpensive fabric to check and adjust fit before making the final version.
Question 3: When a jacket front pulls open below the button, what fitting problem is indicated?
- The jacket is too tight across the stomach or hips (Correct answer)
- The shoulders are too wide
- The sleeves are too long
- The back is too narrow
Correct answer: The jacket is too tight across the stomach or hips
When a jacket front pulls open below the button, it indicates the garment is too tight across the stomach or hip area.
Question 4: What does 'pitch' refer to when fitting a suit sleeve?
- The angle at which the sleeve hangs from the shoulder (Correct answer)
- The length of the sleeve from shoulder to cuff
- The circumference of the sleeve at the bicep
- The width of the sleeve vent
Correct answer: The angle at which the sleeve hangs from the shoulder
Sleeve pitch refers to the angle at which the sleeve hangs from the shoulder seam, affecting whether the sleeve falls forward or backward naturally.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a 'baste fitting' in tailoring?
- To temporarily stitch garment pieces together for initial fitting before final sewing (Correct answer)
- To permanently secure the lining to the outer fabric
- To attach buttons and buttonholes
- To finish raw fabric edges before assembly
Correct answer: To temporarily stitch garment pieces together for initial fitting before final sewing
A baste fitting uses long, temporary stitches to hold garment pieces together so the fit can be assessed and adjustments made before final sewing.
Question 6: Which measurement determines the correct trouser rise?
- From the waist to the crotch seam while seated (Correct answer)
- From the hip to the knee
- From the waist to the floor
- From the navel to the natural waist
Correct answer: From the waist to the crotch seam while seated
The trouser rise is determined by measuring from the waist down to the crotch seam, ideally taken while the client is seated for the most accurate measurement.
Tailor Measurements and Fitting 2
What fitting adjustment is needed when a jacket collar stands away from the back of the neck?