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Home Sewing Patterns and the Perceived Success of Pattern Alterations for Fit

Authors
  • Lauren E Lansdell orcid logo (Auburn University)
  • Casey R. Stannard (Louisiana State University)

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate what fit issues and pattern alterations female home sewers encountered with sewing patterns. A second aim was to measure the spatial visualization (SV) ability among home sewers and determine if there was a relationship between SV and the outcomes (either successful or not) of pattern alterations for fit. Over half of the respondents did not perceive their pattern alterations for fit to be successful although they had high SV skills. Future studies could use an apparel professional to help determine if the home sewer was successful in their pattern alterations for fit or not. Home sewers indicated that they perceived their pattern alterations for style to be more successful than the pattern alterations for fit. This was an unexpected finding that should be further investigated.

Keywords: Fit, DASVT, Home Sewing Patterns

How to Cite:

Lansdell, L. E. & Stannard, C. R., (2025) “Home Sewing Patterns and the Perceived Success of Pattern Alterations for Fit”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18787

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Published on
2025-01-18

Peer Reviewed