TM 10--227
3--6
8Wrinkles at chest with tight armholes. Let out center seam of the back from neck to
center back waistline. The amount that neck increases at the center back shall be removed from
the shoulder seam at the neck. Let out side seam of front to above the waistline.
9Too much chest fullness due to flat chest. Decrease front chest by taking in front
underarm side seam, reshaping armhole in front and back.
10Decrease (excessive material) or increase (where material permits) across the back
by adjusting center seam of back vent.
11Decrease front overlap, cut front edge of coat to give straight appearance. Restitch
seams. On fusible coats, the excess material may be removed at the front side body seam.
12Decrease shoulders and reset sleeves by removing sleeves and removing extra
material in shoulder, then reset sleeves.
13Tack corner edge of top pockets as required.
14Adjust button on shoulder loop.
15Increase left vent overlap (where material permits).
(4) Cap, Garrison.
(a) Measurement. Place tape snugly around the largest part of the head, across the
forehead and over temples, parallel to the ground.
(b) Selection of initial try–on size. Use the individual’s actual measurement and refer to
size prediction table 3–5.
(c) Alterations. Altering of the garrison cap is not authorized.
Table 3–5 Size Prediction Table For Men’s Caps.
