Apparatus and method for sizing and fitting garments

Abstract

A sample garment is provided for fitting an individual interested in selecting a garment. The garment includes an inner surface, an outer surface, a slit defining a left panel and a right panel, and a fitting panel extending from the inner surface of one of the left and right panels. The fitting panel includes rows of a first fitting attachment, and at least one row of a second fitting attachment, whereby a single garment is readily adaptable for providing a proper fit for individuals of different sizes.

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       19 . A method of fitting and sizing a sample dress to an individual, the method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a sample dress to be adorned by the individual, the sample having a slit forming a first panel and a second panel;    adjusting the position of the second panel with respect to a fitting panel extending from the inner surface of the first panel, until the sample dress provides a proper fit and size for the individual;    releasably securing the fitting panel to the second panel by means of selecting one of a row of first fitting attachments located on the first panel, for being releasably coupled to a row of second fitting attachments located on the second panel, wherein the row selection is judged to provide a sufficient taughtness in the fitting panel so as to provide a proper fit and size for the individual.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 21  further comprising the step of fastening the slit closed.  
   
   
       21 . A method of making a sample dress for fitting individuals of various sizes, the method comprising the steps of: 
 cutting and sewing material to provide a sample dress having a slit defining a first panel and a second panel;    preparing a fitting panel which includes elastic material and includes a proximate edge and a distal edge;    securing a first fitting attachment to the fitting panel the first fitting attachment having multiple rows of connectors;    securing the proximate edge of the fitting panel to an inner surface of the first panel;    securing at least one row of connectors of a second fitting attachment to the second panel, whereby a single sample dress is readily adaptable for providing a proper fit and size for individuals of different sizes by removably fastening one row of connectors of the first fitting attachment with one row of connectors of the second fitting attachment.