Australian Flag Outback Costume Hat with Corks

Material Quality

Cheap fabrics - disposable

Quality of Sewing

Use of Shortcuts

Quality of Trims

Often printed on - low quality

Use of Closures

Velcro and tie -up often used

Use of Shortcuts

Frequent

Fit

Usually one size- fit very general

Back of Costume

Frequently very plain without decoration or theming

Material Quality

Low Quality- costuming fabrics

Quality of Sewing

Over-locked but not hemmed edges

Quality of Trims

Low-quality trims, some printing possible

Use of Closures

Some Velcro and ties, some buttons and zips

Use of Shortcuts

Some are used

Fit

Sometimes sized- often stretchy/ flexible/ adjustable

Back of Costume

Sometimes plain without the theme of the front

Material Quality

Good Quality costume fabrics

Quality of Sewing

Mostly Hemmed edges

Quality of Trims

Good quality decorations- decorations not printed

Use of Closures

Usually buttons and zips

Use of Shortcuts

Rarely- and done very well if used

Fit

Usually sized to fit properly- can run small or big. Occasionally, one size if very flexible

Back of Costume

Usually follows the theme of the costume

Material Quality

Street Wear Quality

Quality of Sewing

Hemmed edges

Quality of Trims

Up to regular clothing quality

Use of Closures

Buttons and Zippers

Use of Shortcuts

Almost Never

Fit

Usually sized to fit properly- can run small or big. Occasionally, one size if very flexible

Back of Costume

Usually follows the theme of the costume