Fitting Commercial Patterns: The Minott Method

by Jan Minott

In a hurry to get clothes made, many people neglect the prefitting of commercial patterns. They complain that their clothes do not fit well but are too eager for the promise of the quick and easy to take the time and the effort to make them fit. The greatest handicaps seem to be ignorance of how to adjust patterns successfully and an unawareness of the need to do so - in other words not knowing how garments should look on the body. Regardless of the type of figure to which it is applied this unique system of pattern fit is outstandingly successful. It can be learned easily and provides the utmost in professional- looking fit. It becomes a fascinating and rewarding process once its principles are understood. This book consists of four parts. Part 1: Easy Fit shows how the fit key works and how to get better fit into your immediate projects. In Part 2: Custom Fit, you learn how to adjust a pattern to your measurements and achieve perfection in fit. Part 3: altogether Fitting is a complete guide to fitting garments and changing commercial patterns. Part 4: The Style Patterns tells how to write your personal fit code and cut it into commercial style. patterns.

259 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1978