The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting
is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns.
No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide
focuses on the way a test garment fits the body
. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern.
The result: patterns that fit perfectly!
With
, you'll learn:
The importance of a
fitting axis
and how to use it during a fitting
How to
recognize fitting issues
, such as drag lines and folds
How to manipulate fabric to
solve common and unusual fitting problems
transfer the fitting changes to your pattern
easily
Basic pattern—making skills to
ensure accurate alterations
See the
fitting process from start to finish
on basic garments,
fitted on real people
. Then follow fitting solutions on
different body types
. Hundreds of
large color photos
illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step—by—step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.