Fitting and Pattern Alteration

This comprehensive guide to garment fitting and pattern alteration delivers exactly what serious sewists need: a systematic approach to recognizing, evaluating, and correcting 88 distinct figure variations. The multi-method framework is both logical and easy to follow, moving from style selection through precise fitting techniques to final pattern adjustments. Each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated, with a strategic use of a second color that immediately clarifies the alteration steps, making complex spatial changes visually intuitive.

What sets this resource apart is its commitment to a multi-level, problem-solving methodology rather than offering a single rigid system. This empowers sewers and designers to understand the principles of fit, allowing them to adapt solutions for unique body shapes beyond the specific examples. For anyone moving beyond basic sewing into creating truly custom-fitted garments, this book is an indispensable technical manual that demystifies the entire process from diagnosis to execution.