Fit for fashion: The complete pattern alteration and fitting guide Sewing

Description: Birkitts Books presents ... Fit for fashion: The complete pattern alteration and fitting guide ISBN:0960734201 Author:Schlitz, Katherine Publisher:Polaris Publication Release Date:1981 Seller Category:Hobbies and Crafts Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Very Good Sku: 240908022 Notes: Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Author's Note Dear Seamstress, Throughout my design training, I learned something more basic than all couture designing techniques and the importance of quality workmanship good fit is the hallmark of good fashion. Through my teaching experiences,,, have emphasized the qualities of excellence and feel that my students reap total benefits of their conscientious efforts in producing beautifully constructed home sewn garments that fit well. They seem to project an inner glow of self con-fidence in good clothing that fits well, especially if they've made the gammon themselves. By producing a valuable item of clothing, the seamstress places male value on herself and her achievements. Unfortunately, many talented seamstresses have given. up sewing for them because the garments they've made in the past simply don't fit. Most women sew don't have access to a person qualified or even interested in fitting t This leaves the most difficult task of fitting, an impossible one at times. By ma changes in the pattern according to figure characteristics and measure before cutting the pattern in the fashion fabric, fitting changes in fabric are or eliminated entirely. In fact, in many circumstances, fitting problems in garment cannot be corrected if allowances haven't been made in the pr areas prior to cutting the fabric. As you may know, there are small sections of most sewing manuals devoted alterations. Mostly, these books show the finished alterations, leaving the r to guess how to arrive at that alteration or if it is the alteration that is needed the first place. This book is unique in that it teaches you how to get in touch your figure personality. Since some figure traits are genetic and don't show up measurements, a Figure Analysis is included to help you determine how figure is different from the average or "ideal" figure. Personal measure charts and comparison measuring guides are provided to teach you how measure your figure and pattern properly in order to determine which ad" ments are necessary and to what degree. The format of the book is aimed at YOU whoever you may be; the student clothing construction, the home sewing enthusiast, the professional dress Each alteration is presented with easy to follow, step by step, illustrated dime-tions. The methods used for altering are the ones that are easiest to do, con the least and most importantly, work. Small scale basic patterns are included the back of the book to encourage you to try out the alteration procedures small scale before attempting to alter the full size pattern. A chapter on fitting included so that any minor fitting changes can be determined to perfect theft the garment in it's construction stages. With a little imagination and a lot of fun, the skill of sewing can turn into an where the possibilities are unlimited. I hope that through the guidance of book, and your patience and practice, you, the home sewing artist, will the art of fitting and sewing a truly lovely wardrobe you'll be proud to wear- Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!

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