FIT Model by Day, Mother of 4 by Night
April 16th, 2010, on the topic of FIT Models
Bree Dennis hit the genetics jack-pot.
She is by definition the ‘perfect’ athletic FIT model. Bree has made a career, being a ‘human mannequin’ so to speak.
What is a FIT Model you ask? A FIT Model is a person hired by an apparel company to assist with the development of the base size patterns, by trying on samples for every style. The base pattern is perfected on the fit model and then graded to make patterns for smaller and larger sizes in a sizing system/set.
A fit model is generally very different from a runway model, who is hired to show the garment in a fashion show. The fit model is chosen based on his or her body size and proportions with the goal of representing all of the people in the target market.
Generally the fit model is one of the smaller sizes in the size range, for example a size 8 or 10 in a Misses size. A good fit model can tell when the sample garment does not feel correct, even when it appears to fit from the outside.
Bree works for various Apparel Companies in the NW. Bree says it’s easy for her to maintain her ‘perfect’ measurements, as a single Mom of four kids who are all involved in sports! When Bree’s not FIT modeling, she’s busy being a referee, chauffeur, chef and tutor to her kids!
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