Fit tips
Fitting is an important and often underrated part of the development process that has a HUGE impact on the success of your product & brand.
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Ensure your fit model has the right measurements. If you base your measurements on someone wearing the incorrect size, you will end up with a bulk order that runs too big or too small. Check the model’s measurements before EVERY fit session.
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Measure the garments against the spec BEFORE fitting them on a model. They may stretch out on the model and it is important to know whether the measurements are correct before making changes to the fit.
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Work on perfecting your sample size before ordering a size set & fitting the rest of your size range.
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Be prepared, be time-wise & take comprehensive notes. Fit sessions can be expensive and require a team, so ensure you cover everything there and then. A checklist can be extremely helpful to avoid forgetting things.
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Request samples in a light colour. Black hides quality issues such as poor stitching and you can also check the fabric is squat proof.