Fit & patternmaking

The state of a garment hanging evenly on the body with its seams and grainlines running true, without twisting toward the front, back, or one side.

A simplified test garment, usually a bodice or trouser front and back with minimal design details, sewn specifically to evaluate and correct fit before developing a full pattern block.

A true vertical reference line, established with a weighted string or level, used during fitting to check whether a garment's center front, center back, or side seam hangs straight.