Fabulous Fit: Speed Fitting and Alterations

by Elizabeth Liechty, Judith Rasband

The 2nd Edition of Fabulous Fit combines a user-friendly approach to the fitting process with a dynamic visual presentation of technical procedures. Illustrations and photos guide you through the process of identifying a figure variation, recognizing incorrect fit and its cause, measuring the body and corresponding pattern area, adjusting the pattern, and altering garments. Fabulous Fit is a complete fit book, with solutions for 62 figure variations for the bodice, sleeves, skirts, and pants. This book is the essential text for coursework in fashion selection, fitting, and alteration.


NEW TO THIS EDITION
* Fashion photos that aid in understanding the elements and principles of design in clothing style selection for the figure
* Before and after photos of each figure type
* Strategically placed colour simplifies the figure to solve fitting problems
* New figure variations and solutions
* Directional guides for measuring a pattern correctly as it corresponds to body measurements

Genres: Sewing

384 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 1993

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fit is the most important aspect of creating (or selecting a garment). Rasband did an excellent job discussing fit issues and how to resolve them when creating a pattern.

[Lynette Caulkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another helpful fitting aide. Not my favorite in my collection, but definitely used heavily.