Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration

by Elizabeth L. Liechty, Della Pottberg-Steineckert, Judith Rasband

Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration , 2nd Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for 88 figure variations. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration that are rooted in the elements and principles of design. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated. Highlights of this edition include alternative methods of figure evaluation, information about choosing the right style to enhance one's figure, and instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem.

Genres: Sewing, Nonfiction, Fashion, Crafts, Dressmaking

480 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2009

Reviews

[Peep1031 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a textbook used by many pattern design courses. It is one of the most comprehensive I have seen, showing solutions for over 80 different fitting problems. In addition I particularly found the beginning discussion of design and figure/style evaluation to be very helpful. In my opinion once a home sewist masters the techniques of constructing a garment, poor design is then the biggest impediment to furthering their craft to look better than "home made."

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fantastic resource for fit. This offers almost any solution you need for a fit problem on the body, offering 3 methods to fix it. Definitely something to keep in the sewing library for any garment sew-er,

[Gaile · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to work from this.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need to buy this for use in my studio.

[Eqotu Nobobeme]

Excellent book full of detailed instructions on how to alter patterns and ready to wear to conform to the wearer's body.

[Franck]

nice