Tailor Measurements and Fitting 2

Question 1

What fitting adjustment is needed when a jacket collar stands away from the back of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Take in the center back seam or adjust the back neck curve

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

A test version of a garment made to check proportions and fit

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The jacket is too tight across the stomach or hips

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The angle at which the sleeve hangs from the shoulder

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily stitch garment pieces together for initial fitting before final sewing

Answer

A baste fitting uses long, temporary stitches to hold garment pieces together so the fit can be assessed and adjustments made before final sewing.

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