Presented in a new edition that adds updated pattern industry news & revised rules for selecting pattern size this easy & practical fitting system requires no measuring no drafting skills no muslin mock-ups
- & it works with all brands of tissue paper patterns. Real people of all ages are featured in photographs that explain the steps of cutting out pattern pieces pinning them together & adjusting the fit. Special attention is paid to tricky challenges such as accommodating a full bustline adjusting sleeves or reworking a garment to make it more flattering as well as alternative fitting methods such as draping & computer design. Metric conversion charts charts for comparing pattern company bodice measurements & a history of American dress design (Just where did size 10 come from?) make this book a versatile reference.