TM 10--2273--5Table 3-4 Size Prediction Table For Men’s Coats.(d) Alterations.1Collar. Raising or lowering of the collar consists of ripping out the seams on thebottom of the collar at the neckline, repositioning the collar on the back of the coat to the desiredheight, resewing the collar, and pressing. Collars must not be raised of lowered over 1/4-inch.2Shoulders. Uneven shoulder height may cause wrinkles or folds in the back of thecoat. They can be removed by raising or lowering the coat shoulders, or by adding to, orremoving the shoulder padding.3Sleeves. When lengthening or shortening the sleeves, measure and mark eachsleeve individually. One and one--half inches of outlet material is provided for lengthening thesleeves.4Side Seams. Taking in or letting out of the side seams should be done only after thenext larger or smaller size has been tried.5Button Alignment. Adjust button(s) on front to straighten their appearance asrequired. The front buttons may be repositioned 1/4--inch for further refinement of fit.6Hollow under neck due to very large shoulder muscles or prominent shoulder bone.Let out center seam of back one--quarter of an inch from the top of the center back seam to thewaistline.,7Decrease or increase (where material permits) chest by altering side seams andreshaping armhole, not to alter original appearance and not by moving buttons in the front.
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