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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. 
    
    
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
       
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
  There are certain basic rules to remember in fitting all figure types.

  1. 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.
    - 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.

  2. Select the type of garment to be fitted

  3. Be sure that the garment is of sufficient length. Watch the stocking length for garter adjustment.

  4. 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.

  5. Attach garters correctly in a straight line and keep garters straight to prolong the life of both the corset and the hosiery.

  6. Make sure there is no roll of flesh above the waist of a girdle or at the top of a corset.

  7. Be sure that the crotch line of a panty girdle is long enough.  

  8. 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
          
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
    
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
    
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
    
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
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
   
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
       
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
       
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
         
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
       
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
     
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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