{"id":3741,"date":"2022-06-04T22:03:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T02:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=3741"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:02:53","slug":"accepted-sewing-tolerances-for-proper-cloth-garments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/accepted-sewing-tolerances-for-proper-cloth-garments\/","title":{"rendered":"Accepted Sewing Tolerances for Proper Cloth Garments"},"content":{"rendered":"

While we <\/span>do our best to sew each garment precisely to its specification every time<\/a><\/span>, hand sewing and different fabric<\/span> types<\/span> naturally result in small variations. Following are the tolerances that we consider acceptable for each product type.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shirts<\/h2>\n

Measurement tolerance for shirts:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dimensions<\/th>\nTolerance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>\n+<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chest Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Midsection Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottom Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yoke\/Shoulder Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve Width<\/td>\n+ 0.1875\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.1875\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Center Back Length<\/td>\n+ 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Center Front Length<\/td>\n+ 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve Length<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collar Around<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cuff Length<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Note: <\/b><\/span>The tolerance measurement of <\/span>the Chest Width, Midsection Width, Bottom Width, and Sleeve Width is doubled to calculate the tolerance for the full circumference around the shirt at those points. For example, the tolerance for Chest Circumference is + or<\/span> -0.5\u201d,<\/span> which is double the Chest Width tolerance of + or<\/span> -0.25\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jackets<\/h2>\n

Measurement tolerance for jackets:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dimensions<\/th>\nTolerance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>\n+<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoulder Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chest Width (at armhole)<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Midsection Width (at top or middle button*)<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hip Width (6″ below top or middle button*)<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Center Back Length<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve Length<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve Bicep Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve Opening Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Note: <\/b><\/span>The tolerance measurement of the Chest Width, Midsection Width, Hip Width, Sleeve Bicep Width, and Sleeve Opening Width is doubled to calculate the tolerance for the full circumference around the jacket at those points. For example, the tolerance for Chest Circumference is + or<\/span> -0.5\u201d,<\/span> which is double the Chest Width tolerance of + or<\/span> -0.25\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dress Pants<\/h2>\n

Measurement tolerance for trousers:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dimensions<\/th>\nTolerance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>\n+<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waist Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hip Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thigh Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knee Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leg Opening Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Rise<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back Rise<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Rise<\/td>\n+ 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inseam Length<\/td>\n+ 0.5\u2033<\/td>\n-0.5\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Note: <\/b><\/span>The tolerance measurement of the Waist Width, Hip Width, Knee Width, and Leg Opening Width is doubled to calculate the tolerance for the full circumference around the pants at those points. For example, the tolerance for Waist Circumference is + or<\/span> -0.25\u201d,<\/span> which is double the Waist Width tolerance of + or<\/span> -0.125\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casual Pants<\/h2>\n

Measurement tolerance for Casual Pants (chinos, off-duty, and 5-pocket pants):<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dimensions<\/th>\nTolerance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td>\n+<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waist Width*<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hip Width<\/td>\n+ 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thigh Width<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knee Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leg Opening Width<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Rise*<\/td>\n+ 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.125\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back Rise*<\/td>\n+ 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.25\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Rise<\/td>\n+ 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inseam Length*<\/td>\n+ 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n\u2013 0.375\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: <\/b><\/span>The tolerance measurement of the Waist Width, Hip Width, Thigh Width, Knee Width, and Leg Opening Width is doubled to calculate the tolerance for the full circumference around the pants at those points. For example, the tolerance for <\/span>Hip<\/span> Circumference is + or<\/span> -0.75<\/span>\u201d<\/span> (0.75\u201d)<\/span>,<\/span> which is double the <\/span>Hip<\/span> Width tolerance of + or<\/span> -0.375<\/span>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

*Due to the nature of the garment washing process, sewing tolerances for certain dimensions of washed denim jeans may differ from chinos and most other styles of casual pants.<\/em><\/p>\n