Apparel – Nether garments – Skirts
Patent
1988-11-14
1990-01-16
Schroeder, Werner H.
Apparel
Nether garments
Skirts
2237, 2 76, A41D 106, A41D 114
Patent
active
048933589
ABSTRACT:
A garment having a waist adjustment capability for simple and convenient changes in waist size with a minimum of motion and inconvenience. The waist adjustment feature of the present invention is formed by at least one foldable member which provides a Velcro fastening element which, when folded to selected extent over the remaining waist portion of the garment, mates with an interlocking Velcro fastening element to secure the folded member in selected position. The invention thus provides for reducing the waist size in accordance with the degree of folding selected. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, two such folding members are provided and are positioned along the lateral portion of the waist adjacent the hip region where they may be conveniently folded forward onto the front waist portion of the garment. The corresponding fold of the garment on each side adjusts not only the waist, but the hip and thigh region as well. An optional expandable member may be provided along the waist portion of the garment to enhance the appearance and fit of the garment after the waist size has been adjusted.
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Chapman Jeanette E.
Schroeder Werner H.
Tachner Leonard
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