3 01 Evaluating Fit Indicators of Proper Fit

3. 01 Evaluating Fit: Indicators of Proper Fit Apparel & Textile Production I

Menu General Indicators Shirt and Blouse Jackets and Suits Jeans and Pants Dresses and Skirts

General Indicators Comfortable Fits smoothly Wearing ease Closings don’t gap Hemlines are parallel to the floor Hemlines meet evenly at openings

Indicators of Proper Fit Shirt and Blouse Ample room across chest or bust, back and shoulders Shoulder seams extend to edge of shoulder Long enough to tuck in Long sleeves cover wrist bone when arm is bent Armholes large enough for free movement

Indicators of Proper Fit Jackets and Suits Firs smoothly across back without bunching Fits smoothly across the front when buttoned Armholes large enough for clothing worn underneath Shirt cuffs extend ½” beyond jacket sleeve Collar fits smoothly around the neck

Indicators of Proper Fit Jeans and Pants Walk and sit comfortably Seat area smooth with no bagging or binding Comfortable crotch length Pants hang straight/no wrinkling

Indicators of Proper Fit Dresses and Skirts Fits comfortably Bust line darts point to the highest point of the bust Hang straight from the waistline without cupping under the hips Snug at waist but not rolled up