CTD 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Zipper, Lockstitch, Chain Stitch

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design
• Course: CTD 231
• Professor: Suhr

Document Summary

Fit refers how well the garment conforms to the 3d human form crucial to customer satisfaction. Controlling fit form fitting, fit models, key measurements monitored through product. 1 grain: must be cut on grain; if not, won"t hang straight, twisted or crooked seams should hand straight on the body . 2 set: smooth fit with no unwanted wrinkles, set wrinkles occur when garment is too large or too small. 3 line: alignment of structural lines of garments with the lines of the body (ex: side. 4 balance: occurs when the garment is in equilibrium, relates to elements of grain and line. 5 ease: amount of roominess in a garment. Most important time to evaluate fit is the development stage. Areas of special importance: shoulders, bust, chest, neckline, collar, lapel, armscyes, sleeves, waistline, hips, crotch, garment length. Shoulders seam on top of shoulder seam at arm/shoulder joint armscye fails . Bust/chest darts point to fullest part of the body no gaping.