Ease

The difference between the pattern measurement and the actual body measurement, added on purpose so the garment does not cling to the body.

Ease lets the garment be put on, allows movement and lets you breathe. It varies by type of garment: leggings have little ease, an oversized sweatshirt has a lot.

Example

If the actual bust circumference is 92 cm and a t-shirt pattern is drafted with a 100 cm circumference, the ease is 8 cm.

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