Close fit (tight) Fitted, semi fitted, loose fit, very loose fit...these are terms you'll hear very often in fashion industry.

Each term indicates a general amount of wearing ease and design ease that is built into the pattern. Ease is the amount of "space" in a garment beyond the body measurements; the specific amount of ease will vary from style to style.

All measurements in flowing charts are in centimeters (cm), to convert from centimeters (cm) to inches, click on checkbox, where it says "Convert to inches".

Semi-Fitted:
Shows the shape of your figure, but does not hug it.

Very Loose Fitting:
(oversize) This silhouette is roomy and comfortable. It will not show the body shape.