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A number of times the client
likes a particular dress as worn by the model and wants it with a few
changes to suit her likes, for example :
- The dress displayed is a salwar Kameez
and Dupatta suit and the client would like to have the same
suit but instead of a salwar she would prefer to have a parallel, or
trousers or a Churidar.
- An outfit may be sleeveless or with
straps and a conservative client may prefer the same style and
garment but with sleeves
- A particular Lehenga Choli
looks appealing but the Choli displayed by the model is too
short or too long, The client would prefer the same with length
alteration.
- A particular client would prefer
her Churidar with lots off gathers.
These are some of the common
apprehensions that a buyer undergoes while browsing through the store.
These changes are possible, all the buyer has to do is visit the submit
measurements page and fill in the measurement form. In spite of
these if there are other changes that the client may have on her mind,
they can give us the changes in our remark column on the submit
measurement page and one of our senior designer will assist the client. |
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Getting the Right Measurements |
|
Outerwear |
|
Use the measuring chart shown here to obtain a good fit. It's best to take
actual body measurements rather than measuring over clothes or taking sizes from
existing garments. |
|
Bust: |
Measure around the fullest part |
| Waist: |
Measure around natural waistline |
| Hips: |
Measure round the widest part, 8" (20cm) below the waist,
keeping the legs slightly apart. |
| Coat Length: |
Measure from the back of the neck |
| Dress length: |
Measure from the center of the shoulders. |
| Skirt length: |
Measure from natural waistline to required length |
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| Laundering |
|
You will usually find laundering instructions on each garment, but in
the event that your customer wants a verbal lesson, give her the following
washing tips: |
- Wash foundations only in lukewarm mild suds.
- Lift gently in and out of the suds.
- Use a soft nail brush on very soiled pieces.
- Squeeze out to dry.
- Wrap in a soft towel and hang in a cool place preferably outdoors to
finish drying.
- Never dry near heat as the heat will rot any elastic sections.
- Smooth out vertically.
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Fiber And Fabric Glossary
Rayon fiber manufactured from regenerated cellulose. According to
Federal Trade Commission regulation, fibers produced by both viscose and
cuprammonium processes are called rayon. So are the new, strong and Polynosic
types, qualifying descriptive terms permitted.
Faille a rayon fine-ribbed material, often referred to as "warp
batiste," used for cloth panels in better girdles and corselets.
Taffeta a strong, light-weight rayon, used in a few bras but mostly
in higher priced girdles and corselets.
Satin a highly lustrous fabric used in bras, girdles and corselets.
Cotton the soft vegetable fiber obtained from the seed pod of the
cotton plant. First known in India about 3,000 BC. The longer the fiber, the
better the quality. Lengths vary from less than ½ inch to over 2 inches,
commonly running about 1 inch.
Batiste a broadcloth used in bras, in plain, youthful girdles and
frequently in corselets of all qualities. The strong, light-weight pimas seem
most popular.
Brocades used for the firmer back-lace, front-lace or maternity
garments. Jacquard brocade has a design woven into the cloth rather than
printed on.
Rayon and cotton mixtures are used in all the above types; the most common
is the brocade.
Nylon the generic name adopted by the Federal Trade Commission for
"a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is any
long-chain synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups as an integral
part of the polymer chain." Nylon is extremely popular in the corset
industry for its combination of light weight and strength. Its use in the
corset and brassiere industry has made considerable reduction of weight per
garment possible. A nylon and elastic girdle may weigh as little as 3½
ounces. Nylon is woven in the same fabric types as cotton and rayon.
Findings accessory items, made generally of cotton, rayon, spandex,
nylon and rubber weaves. Many garters of the facings are cut on the bias for
the curves to be found in corset construction. Rayon or nylon plush is
commonly used to face garment closings where there is apt to be chafing of the
skin.
Spandex the generic name established by the Federal Trade Commission
for "a manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long
chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85% of segmented
polyurethane." These are elastomer or stretch fibers. Spandex has had a
significant impact on the corset and brassiere industry. This stretch fiber is
marketed under various trade names by the increasing number of manufacturers
who are engaged in its production.
Rubber the rubber thread used in weaving or knitting elastic fabrics
is made by two methods: occasionally it is still cut in the desired sizes from
sheets of rubber, but the extrusion method is more commonly used wherein
liquid rubber (latex) is forced through small openings to form the thread.
Rubber threads are spirally wrapped with cotton, silk, rayon, or nylon. They
can be knitted, woven, laid in, and, in general, handled like any other
textile yarn. The corset industry uses rubber yarns for weaving lenos, power
nets, laces and broadloom, narrow and circular knitted fabrics for
foundations, girdles, panty girdles, brassieres and garter belts.
One-way stretch a fabric design which allows the fabric to stretch
in one direction only either up and down or from side to side.
Two-way stretch a fabric design which allows the fabric to stretch
in two directions, up and down, side to side.
Each manufacturer has his own way of using rubber or spandex in garment
construction. Manufacturers' labels explain the fine points of how these
materials are incorporated.
The technical fiber descriptions in this glossary are taken from the book,
Fabric Facts, published by Fairchild Publications, Inc. See this book for
a more complete list of fiber and fabric names and properties.
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Summary of General Fitting Rules |
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There are certain basic rules to remember in fitting all figure types. |
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Measure the figure carefully to determine the correct bust, waist, and
hip dimensions.
| - Bust - With arms relaxed down at sides, measure around
fullest part of bust, under your arms and keeping tape parallel to
the floor. |
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| - Waist - Bend to one side to find the natural crease of
your waist. Measure at this point keeping tape parallel to the floor
and comfortable around your waist. |
| - Hips - Stand with heels together, and measure around the
fullest part of your hips (about 8 inches from your waist). |
| - Inseam - Measure a similar style pant that fits you well.
Measure from the crotch seam to the hem. |
| - Head - Measure around head with tape above brow
ridges. |
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Select the type of garment to be fitted
-
Be sure that the garment is of sufficient length.
Watch the
stocking length for garter adjustment.
-
Always sit down in garment and sure that the
bones, if any, in the corset are the proper length and do not dig into the
flesh.
-
Attach garters correctly in a straight line and keep garters straight to prolong the life of both the corset and the
hosiery.
-
Make sure there is no roll of flesh above the waist of a girdle or at
the top of a corset.
-
Be sure that the crotch line
of a panty girdle is long enough.
-
Always have your customer lean forward when you hook her brassiere. This
is especially important if her breast is at all pendulous. In this way,
the nipples of her breast fall directly into the center of the bra pocket.
In the case of a long-line bra, fasten the first four hooks and then have
her stand up while you finish fastening.
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Women's Apparel and Size Charts |
| Most
garments are sized to give a smooth snug fit.
If you prefer looser garments or want growing room order the next size larger. |
| Women's
Size Chart: Regular |
| Proportioned for women 5' 4"
to 5' 9" tall, where hips are slightly larger than the bust. |
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| |
2 |
4 - 6 |
8 - 10 |
12 -
14 |
16 -
18 |
| Bust |
32.5 |
33.5 -
34.5 |
35.5.
- 36.5 |
38 -
39.5 |
41 -
43 |
| Waist |
24 |
25 -
26 |
27 -
28 |
29.5 -
31 |
32.5 -
34.5 |
| Hips |
35 |
36 -
37 |
38 -
39 |
40.5 -
42 |
43.5 -
45.5 |
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| Women's
Size Chart: Petite |
| Proportioned for women under
5' 4" with a smaller frame. |
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
| |
2 |
4 - 6 |
8 - 10 |
12 -
14 |
| Bust |
32 |
33 -
34 |
35 -
36 |
37.5 -
39 |
| Waist |
23.5 |
24.5 -
25.5 |
26.5 -
27.5 |
29 -
30.5 |
| Hips |
34.5 |
35.5 -
36.5 |
37.5 -
38.5 |
40 -
41.5 |
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| |
| Women's
Size Chart: Plus |
| Proportioned for women 5' 4"
to 5' 9" tall, with a fuller figure. |
| |
1X |
2X |
3X |
| |
14 -
16 |
18 -
20 |
22 -
24 |
|
Bust |
42 -
44 |
46 -
48 |
50 -
52 |
|
Waist |
32 -
34 |
36 -
38 |
40 -
42 |
|
Hips |
43 -
45 |
47 -
49 |
51 -
53 |
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| Women's
Size Chart: Tall |
| Proportioned for women 5' 9"
to 6' 0" usually with a long torso. |
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| |
2 |
4 - 6 |
8 - 10 |
12 -
14 |
16 -
18 |
| Bust |
32.5 |
33.5 -
34.5 |
35.5.
- 36.5 |
38 -
39.5 |
41 -
43 |
| Waist |
24 |
25 -
26 |
27 -
28 |
29.5 -
31 |
32.5 -
34.5 |
| Hips |
35 |
36 -
37 |
38 -
39 |
40.5 -
42 |
43.5 -
45.5 |
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| Garment
Fit Description |
| Stretch
to fit: A body-hugging tight fit. |
Form-fitting: A close, shaped fit. |
Easy-fitting: A just right, classic fit. |
Loose-fitting: A generous, loose fit. |
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Women's
Shoe Size Conversions |
| Use this chart to convert
international sizes to US sizes. |
|
The US |
UK Australia NZ |
Europe |
Mexico |
Spain
Italy |
Denmark Germany Greece |
Other European Countries |
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4 |
2 |
22 |
1.5 |
33.5 |
34.5 |
35 |
|
4.5 |
2.5 |
22.5 |
2 |
34 |
35 |
35.5 |
|
5 |
3 |
23 |
2.5 |
35 |
35.5 |
36 |
|
5.5 |
3.5 |
23.5 |
3 |
35.5 |
36 |
37 |
|
6 |
4 |
24 |
3.5 |
36 |
37 |
37.5 |
|
6.5 |
4.5 |
24.5 |
4 |
36.5 |
37.5 |
38 |
|
7 |
5 |
25 |
4.5 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
|
7.5 |
5.5 |
25.5 |
5 |
37.5 |
38.5 |
39.5 |
|
8 |
6 |
26 |
5.5 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
|
8.5 |
6.5 |
26.5 |
6 |
38.5 |
39.5 |
40.5 |
|
9 |
7 |
27 |
6.5 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
|
9.5 |
7.5 |
27.5 |
7 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
|
10 |
8 |
28 |
7.5 |
41 |
41.5 |
42.5 |
|
10.5 |
8.5 |
28.5 |
8 |
41.5 |
42 |
42.5 |
|
11 |
9 |
29 |
8.5 |
42 |
42.5 |
43 |
|
11.5 |
9.5 |
29.5 |
9 |
42.5 |
43 |
44 |
|
12 |
10 |
30 |
9.5 |
43 |
43.5 |
44.5 |
|
13 |
10.5 |
30.5 |
10 |
- |
44 |
45 |
|
14 |
11 |
31 |
10.5 |
- |
45 |
45.5 |
|
15 |
11.5 |
31.5 |
11 |
- |
46 |
46 |
|
16 |
12 |
32 |
11.5 |
- |
46.5 |
46.5 |
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| Junior's
Size Chart |
| |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| |
0 - 1 |
3 - 5 |
7 - 9 |
11 -
13 |
15 -
17 |
| Bust |
31 -
32 |
33 -
34 |
35 -
36 |
37 -
38 |
39.5 -
41.5 |
| Waist |
24 -
25 |
26 -
27 |
28 -
29 |
30 -
31.5 |
33 -
34.5 |
| Hips |
34 -
35 |
36 -
37 |
38 -
39 |
40 -
41.5 |
43 -
44.5 |
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|
Kids'
Apparel Size Charts & Measurements |
|
Infant's Size Chart |
|
Size |
Approximate Age |
Height |
Weight |
| New
Born |
0 - 3
Months |
up to
19" |
up to
9 lbs |
| 3 M |
3 - 6
Months |
up to
23" |
up to
12 lbs |
| 6 M |
6 - 9
Months |
24 -
25" |
13 -
15 lbs |
| 9 M |
9 - 12
Months |
26 -
27" |
16 -
18 lbs |
| 12 M |
12 -
18 Months |
28 -
29" |
19 -
21 lbs |
| 18 M |
18 -
24 Months |
30 -
31" |
22 -
25 lbs |
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|
Toddler's Size Chart |
|
Size |
Height |
Weight |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
| 2T |
33 -
35.5" |
25 -
28 lbs |
21 |
20 |
21 |
| 3T |
36 -
37.5" |
29 -
32 lbs |
22 |
21 |
22 |
| 4T |
38 -
40" |
33 -
36 lbs |
23 |
22 |
23 |
|
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|
Little Girl's Size Chart |
|
Size |
Size |
Height |
Weight |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
|
S |
4 |
40 -
42" |
34 -
38 lbs |
23 |
21 |
23 |
|
M |
5 |
43 -
44" |
39 -
41 lbs |
23.5 |
21.5 |
24 |
| 6 |
45 -
46" |
42 -
48 lbs |
24.5 |
22 |
25 |
|
L |
6X |
47 -
49" |
49 -
53 lbs |
25.5 |
22.5 |
26 |
|
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|
Little Boy's Size Chart |
|
Size |
Size |
Height |
Weight |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
|
S |
4 |
40 -
42" |
36 -
40 lbs |
23 |
21 |
23 |
|
M |
5 |
43 -
44" |
41 -
43 lbs |
23.5 |
21.5 |
24 |
| 6 |
45 -
46" |
44 -
47 lbs |
24.5 |
22 |
25 |
|
L |
7 |
47 -
49" |
48 -
53 lbs |
25.5 |
22.5 |
26 |
|
XL |
7X |
49 -
51" |
53 -
59 lbs |
26.5 |
23 |
27 |
|
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|
Big Girl's Size Chart |
|
Size |
Size |
Height |
Weight |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
|
S |
7 |
50 -
51" |
54 -
60 lbs |
27 |
23 |
28 |
| 8 |
52 -
53" |
61 -
66 lbs |
28 |
23.5 |
29 |
|
M |
10 |
54 -
55" |
67 -
75 lbs |
29 |
24 |
30 |
| 12 |
56 -
58" |
76 -
83 lbs |
30.5 |
25 |
31.5 |
|
L |
14 |
58 -
61" |
84 -
97 lbs |
32 |
26 |
33 |
|
XL |
16 |
62 -
63" |
98 -
110 lbs |
33.5 |
27 |
34.5 |
|
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|
Big Boy's Size Chart |
|
Size |
Size |
Height |
Weight |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
|
S |
8 |
50 -
53" |
54 -
67 lbs |
27 |
23.5 |
27.5 |
|
M |
10 |
54 -
55" |
68 -
77 lbs |
28 |
24.5 |
28.5 |
| 12 |
56 -
57" |
77 -
84 lbs |
29 |
25.5 |
30 |
|
L |
14 |
58 -
59" |
85 -
94 lbs |
31 |
26.5 |
31.5 |
| 16 |
62 -
61" |
95 -
104 lbs |
32.5 |
27.8 |
33 |
|
XL |
18 |
62 -
63" |
105 -
109 lbs |
34 |
28.5 |
34.5 |
| 20 |
64 -
65" |
110 -
120 lbs |
35.5 |
29.5 |
36 |
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Kids'
Standard Shoe Size Conversions |
|
US |
UK / Australia / NZ |
Europe |
Inches |
|
0 |
|
16 |
3 |
|
1 |
|
17 |
3 1/3 |
|
2 |
1 |
18 |
3 2/3 |
|
2.5 |
1.5 |
18 |
3 5/6 |
|
3 |
2 |
19 |
4 |
|
3.5 |
2.5 |
19 |
4 1/6 |
|
4 |
3 |
20 |
4 1/3 |
|
4.5 |
3.5 |
20 |
4 1/2 |
|
5 |
4 |
21 |
4 2/3 |
|
5.5 |
4.5 |
21 |
4 5/6 |
|
6 |
5 |
22 |
5 |
|
6.5 |
5.5 |
22 |
5 1/6 |
|
7 |
6 |
23 |
5 1/3 |
|
7.5 |
6.5 |
23 |
5 1/2 |
|
8 |
7 |
24 |
5 2/3 |
|
8.5 |
7.5 |
24 |
5 5/6 |
|
9 |
8 |
25 |
6 |
|
9.5 |
8.5 |
25 |
6 1/6 |
|
10 |
9 |
26 |
6 1/3 |
|
10.5 |
9.5 |
27 |
6 1/2 |
|
11 |
10 |
28 |
6 2/3 |
|
11.5 |
10.5 |
28 |
6 5/6 |
|
12 |
11 |
29 |
7 |
|
12.5 |
11.5 |
30 |
7 1/6 |
|
13 |
12 |
31 |
7 1/3 |
|
13.5 |
12.5 |
31 |
7 1/2 |
|
1 |
13 |
32 |
7 2/3 |
|
1.5 |
14 |
32 |
7 5/6 |
|
2 |
1 |
33 |
8 |
|
2.5 |
1.5 |
33 |
8 1/6 |
|
3 |
2 |
34 |
8 1/3 |
|
3.5 |
2.5 |
34 |
8 1/2 |
|
4 |
3 |
35 |
8 2/3 |
|
4.5 |
3.5 |
35 |
8 5/6 |
|
5 |
4 |
36 |
9 |
|
5.5 |
4.5 |
36 |
9 1/6 |
|
6 |
5 |
37 |
9 1/3 |
|
6.5 |
5.5 |
37 |
9 1/2 |
|
7 |
6 |
38 |
9 2/3 |
|
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One
size items.
Generally fit small to large up to size 14. |
| Measurements |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
X Large |
XX Large |
| Around Neck |
13½" |
14" |
14½" |
15" |
15½" |
16" |
16½" |
16½" |
16¾" |
17" |
| Shoulder to
Waist |
15½" |
15¾" |
16" |
16¼" |
16½" |
16¾" |
17" |
17¼" |
17½" |
17¾" |
| Around Upper Chest |
30" |
31" |
32½" |
34½" |
36" |
38" |
40" |
42" |
44" |
46" |
| Around Breast |
32" |
34" |
36" |
38" |
40" |
42" |
44" |
46" |
48" |
50" |
| Around Lower Chest |
29" |
30" |
31" |
32" |
33" |
34" |
35" |
36" |
37" |
38" |
| Shoulder to
Wrist |
21" |
21½" |
22" |
22½" |
23" |
23½" |
23¾" |
24" |
24¼" |
24½" |
| Shoulder |
14" |
14½" |
15" |
15½" |
16" |
16½" |
17" |
17½" |
17¾" |
18" |
| Around Waist |
26" |
28" |
30" |
32" |
34" |
36" |
38" |
40" |
42" |
44" |
| Hips-about 7" or 8" below
Waist |
36" |
38" |
40" |
42" |
44" |
46" |
48" |
50" |
52" |
54" |
| Waist to Ankle
bone |
36" |
36½" |
37" |
37½" |
38" |
38½" |
39" |
39½" |
40" |
40½" |
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