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Forward fitting

A fitting after the basted one, with the garment made up further. How many there are depends on the figure and on how well the house already knows it.

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TechniqueThe basted fittingGlossary termFinished fittingTechniqueHow a bespoke commission worksGlossary termBespokeGlossary termMade-to-measureGlossary termCoatmakerGlossary termProvenanceGlossary termInlayGlossary termPillingGlossary termGaugeGlossary termTrunk showGlossary termOdd jacket

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