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

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

Fitting and Pattern A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration , Third 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. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated with a second color added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring. Each figure is drawn to scale ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause for the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained--giving readers the why behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include new photographs of common fit problems, as well as instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem. New to this Edition ~ Chapters open with added key terms and chapter objectives
~ End-of-chapter discussion questions allow the reader to fully engage with the content
~ New 2-color graded pattern illustrations, measurement illustrations, photos of actual body types and illustrations of advanced bodice and pant fitting patterns
~ Updated Reality Check boxes present further details on the topic at hand and reinforce the learning experience Introducing Fitting and Pattern Alteration STUDIO --an online tool for more effective study!
- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions PLEASE Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501318207.

Genres: Sewing, Nonfiction, Fashion, Crafts, Dressmaking

484 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