FAQ about Standardized Custom Fit

What is Standardized Custom Fit?

A pattern with standardized custom fit is drafted to a set of fundamental measurements taken from an individual, while other secondary measurements are calculated scientifically by TARRAH system. It differs from Full Custom Fit in respect to the number of body measurements taken. Tarseam Standardized Custom Fit System utilizes 5 (five) fundamental measurements, which are called base-measurements, to draft patterns.

If you are not familiar with these measurements, you might find the instructions on flowing links.

http://www.tarseam.com/womens_rtw.htm

http://www.tarseam.com/mens_rtw.htm

What is Full Custom Fit?

With full custom fit, customers need take all body measurements. The number of measurements taken differs from one drafting system to others. It could be as few as 20 measurements, or as many as more than 50 measurements .

If you are not familiar with these measurements, you might find the instructions on flowing links.

http://www.tarseam.com/womens_mtm.htm

http://www.tarseam.com/mens_mtm.htm

What are the disadvantages of Full Custom measurements?

To take body measurements correctly, one needs a considerable skill in pattern-making. Even a highly skilled pattern-maker rarely get the perfect measurements in one shot, and need dress-fitting to correct the final patterns. It is not always easy to find so many reference-points around a human body. Inconsistencies and errors happen occasionally. Taking many extra specific measurements does not always mean a better fit for an average body. Many experienced pattern-makers know that they always end-up having to adjust the fit before the final stitching.

Is this Standardized-Custom-Fit better than Full-Custom-Fit?

Yes, but not if you don’t have a proportionate body shape. In this case if the full-custom measurements are taken by a high-skilled and experienced pattern-maker, those measurements will be a better representation of the dimension of your body. However, if the measurements are taken by someone less-experienced, most probably a standardized-custom-fit works better in this situation.

What is the advantage of Standardized Custom Fit?

To begin with, it saves time. It is much easier to take five base-measurements than to take another thirty extra measurements. Five correctly taken basic measurements give us a better fitted pattern than an extended list of inconsistent measurements do. Being in online business in patternmaking industry for a while, we know that most people have a hard time taking detailed measurements correctly. Standardized Custom Fit is then a great time saver for most of us.

Do I need apparel-fitting for pattern drafted with Standardized Custom Fit?

It is depended on the style of apparel you are making. Most loose and casual styles do not need apparel fitting. For close-fit garment, we do recommend fitting before you do the final stitching.