Remember to come clean! That means, freshly washed, without perfumes, makeup, sticky hair products, body glaze, etc. Sweat and these substances can spoil your fabric permanently if they mark it during construction. If you normally perspire copiously, discuss it openly with your dressmaker; she can take precautions to protect the garment during fittings, as well as during wear. She might suggest discussing the issue with a doctor, as there are medical solutions as well as practical solutions.

Children must also be CLEAN for fittings. Dressmakers do not provide washing facilities.