The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting [Paperback]

The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fittingis 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 guidefocuses 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!

WithThe Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn:

• The importance of afitting axisand how to use it during a fitting
• How torecognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds
• How to manipulate fabric tosolve common and unusual fitting problems
• How totransfer the fitting changes to your patterneasily
• Basic pattern-making skills toensure accurate alterations

See thefitting process from start to finishon basic garments,fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions ondifferent body types. Hundreds oflarge color photosillustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.

Sarah Veblenis a custom fashion designer who focuses on creating clothing for her clientele and on teaching and writing to promote the craft of garment-making. For more than 25 years, Sarah has been designing and making clothing for her private clientele, specializing in fit, innovative pattern design, and quality construction. Her focus is on helping women create a wardrobe that is comfortable and compatible with their lifestyle. Dedicated to promoting sewing at all levels, Sarah enjoys immersing herself into her students’ learnilc"