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shoulders. In this case, wearing conventional jeans, respondent 03 often has problems
in tightness around the thigh and rear area but loose or ill-fitting at the waist. The use
of only one type of fabric usually tends to create a muffin top at the tummy area. In this
implementation a hard fabric (denim Lycra) with less stretch properties is applied at
the waistband and at the lower abdominal area. Since denim Lycra has lower elasticity
and higher strength, once applied to the design, the panels tend to limit the natural
stretch of the fabric. These areas of the jeans with panels having less stretch would
provide firm support for the wearer in the areas where the panels were positioned.
As a result the abdominal area will be pushed in by the hardness of the fabric, creating
a flatter-looking stomach. At the same time, denim Lycra was applied at both sides of
the upper hips creating a fake pocket design. The strength and the hardness of the fab-
ric helped in giving smooth and contour supports at the outer hips. These proposed
designs not only were targeting the problematic areas of people with pear shape
but also helping to contour the hips of people with larger size. The high stretch prop-
erties allowed the panels to mold and shape the natural curves of the wearer’s body in a
comfortable manner specifically at the inner thigh area to ensure that the final product
design is comfortable for people with different shapes and sizes and will not break
after several uses.

8.7 Conclusion and implications

In this study, based on the data that have been analyzed, it can be concluded that there
was a strong association between fabric, seam, and design when designing body-
contouring jeans. Body-contouring jeans are essential in catering to different sizes
especially to those women who were large sizes as this jean could fit well at the lower
body. Body-contouring jeans were tested on women with different body shapes and
sizes to find the significance of size and fit for lower-body garment. Using fabric with
different stretch properties as panels helps to contour, mold, and give support at the
targeted area of the body while creating a better fit towards women with different
shapes and sizes.
Meanwhile the implementations of the curve seam design and additional darts were
recommended as these efforts help to accentuate and create an appearance of a fuller
rear towards women with flat rear area besides lifting and contouring the rear area of
women with a wider rear area. These three components of body-contouring jeans mar-
ked hand in hand to bring out the best of their characteristics, which showed a signif-
icance effect towards the fitting of body-contouring jeans despite of different body
shapes and sizes. As women are typically categorized into four types of body shape,
which include hourglass, pear, apple, and rectangle, designers and manufacturers need
to understand their target market niche when designing a good-fitting jeans wear. The
design should be able to fulfill the ever-changing customers’ needs and demands.
A body-shaping fit jean affects the silhouette of the garment and this would
enhance the overall shape of the body. The fit system includes the use of different
fabrics with stretch and strength properties as the panel, application of darts to create
allowance, curve seaming, and right construction techniques for pants. The