Overview
Review a measurement change in relation to the garment’s proportions, construction and sampling stage. Keep the other measurements fixed so the next sample shows the effect of that revision.
CHANGE IMPACT MAP
A sleeve-length change can affect proportion, cuffs and fit.
Look at how the revised measurement affects proportion, construction and fit. These effects determine whether a new sample would help.
Original value, revised value, measuring method and tolerance
Proportion
Does the new sleeve length still balance with the body and intended silhouette?
Construction
Do shoulder, armhole, sleeve cap, cuff or shaping points change the result?
Material response
Are yarn, stitch, wash and finishing already stable enough for the table value to mean the same thing?
Sampling stage
Will this revision be carried into grading or production before it is seen on a garment?
WHEN TO MAKE ANOTHER SAMPLE
Make another sample to check changes in proportion, construction or fit.
- 01
How large is the change against the garment?
Read the numerical difference with the measuring method, tolerance, original proportions and intended fit.
- 02
Which connected points can change the result?
Check how the change affects adjacent measurements, construction and the material’s response.
- 03
What have you checked on the current sample?
Use another garment sample when the revised fit or construction needs to be seen before grading or production.
For a small change to a familiar construction, a marked measurement update may be enough. Agree the new value and tolerance with the person reviewing the sample.
DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLE
One requested change, one controlled PP-sample check.
Review the revised sleeve proportion on the garment before grading.
Measured on the current sample.
Target for the revised sample.
The buyer requested a 5 cm shorter sleeve with the other measurements unchanged. The team chose to remake the PP sample and compare the sleeve before grading.
CHANGE BRIEF
Give the next sample a specific question to answer.
Original value
The current measurement and its sample version.
Revised value
The exact requested value, direction and tolerance.
Measuring method
Measurement points, garment condition and whether the piece is relaxed or stretched.
Unchanged points
The dimensions, material, wash and construction that must remain fixed.
Current stage
State whether you are working on fit, the PP sample or the size range.
What to check
The proportion, fit or construction question this sample must answer before the next stage.
CONNECTED DECISIONS
Continue with the question that follows the revision.
Which sample should answer the next question?
Plan the material, stitch, wash, fit and production-sample checks.
Review branchCan the revision be pre-reviewed remotely?
Use clear photographs and measurements to review the change, then try on the sample for fit.
Next decisionWhat must be checked after the revised base size is accepted?
Review how the accepted base-size change carries across the full size range.
Commercial contextCarry revisions into the production specification
Follow the design from the first reference through sampling and production preparation.
Tell us what you would like to change
Send the garment reference, style and version, original and revised measurement, measuring method, tolerance, unchanged points, material and wash state, current sample stage, size range, quantity and timing.