Definition: Ease is to draw the fibers of fabric closer together than they were woven or originally manufactured. This is usually achieved with machine basting. When easing in fabric, no tucks or gathers are made in the fabric.
The amount of ease built in to a pattern refers to the amount of space available form the body measurements to the actual garment.
The amount of ease built in to a pattern refers to the amount of space available form the body measurements to the actual garment.
Examples:
Easing in the fabric allows a curved capped sleeve to fit in to the straight line of the jacket body.
