Definition: Alteration refers to any change made to a pattern or garment that is being constructed or a change to a finished garment.
When changing one part of a garment, you must pay attention to the part that the altered part is going to be attached to, so that they will still fit together.
When changing one part of a garment, you must pay attention to the part that the altered part is going to be attached to, so that they will still fit together.
Pronunciation: alter-a-shun
Also Known As: altering, fitting, alteration
Examples:
I need to make alterations to the pattern because I don't like where the darts land on me.
