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DRESS MAKING - CITS

4 PANT FIT PROBLEMS/CORRECTIONS
Pants having fit problems are not comfortable and tend to interfere with freedom of movement. Stress lines and
excess folds distort the appearance of the pant. There are a number of reasons for fit problems—figure deviations,
incorrect measurements, and pants cut off-grain, to name a few.
Model #1 Proper Stance
The model should

1 Stand relaxed
2 Stand with weight equally distributed
3 Place legs 5 inches apart
4 Keep head forward

5 Place arms at the side
After analyzing the fit of the pant, the model should walk, bend, and sit to
determine the comfort and fit of the pant in motion.

Model #2 Fit Problems
What to look for:
6 Stress lines (two-ended fold; directs fitter to problem area)
7 Tightness (horizontal stress lines)
8 Looseness (vertical folds)
9 Creaseline at hem that is not in alignment with the center of the shoe.

Analyzing the Fit of the Pant
Problem 1: Pant is too tight
Solutions: Release the side seams and waist band, if necessary. Re-pin to
allow fullness. Mark and measure between stitch line and pins.
Pattern corrections: Add the measured amount to the front and back side
seams. Correct the waist band, if necessary.

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Lesson 42 - 45 (6)