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Textile and Apparel Industries

An Investigation of Sizing and Fit of Commercial Sewing Patterns

Authors
  • Debra McLendon (North Carolina State University)
  • Cynthia L Istook (North Carolina State University)

Abstract

The development and marketing of patterns for the home sewer in the United States is a highly concentrated market. A few large firms dominate the pattern-making industry today, which began more than 150 years ago. Prior to the availability of mass-produced ready-to-wear (RTW) apparel, commercial sewing patterns were first created as a way to assist people in sewing their own clothing at home.

Keywords: home, sewing, sizing, patterns

How to Cite:

McLendon, D. & Istook, C. L., (2013) “An Investigation of Sizing and Fit of Commercial Sewing Patterns”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
2013-01-01

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