The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting PDF
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The Complete Photo Guide to PERFECT FITTING CONTENTS Introduction LAYING THE FOUNDATION Developing a Solid Approach to Fitting Why Fitting is Complicated Each Individual is Unique Pattern and Fitting Basics How Patterns are Developed Finding Your Way Around a Pattern Garment Silhouettes and Ease Choosing a Pattern Size Tools for Pattern Work and Fitting The Interrelationship Between Patterns and Fitting Overview of the Fitting Process Recognizing Fitting Issues A Framework for Fitting The Fitting Axis The Horizontal Balance Line Fundamentals of Fitting Muslins Learning to Look The Body as “Volume” Fitting Others and Yourself What to Wear for a Fitting Preparing the Test Muslin for a Fitting Clipping and Marking During a Fitting Pinning Keeping the Muslin Balanced Fitting Order Fitting Tips Assessing the Fit Fundamentals of Altering Patterns Glossary of Patternmaking Terms Making Flat Pattern Adjustments Transferring Muslin Markings to the Pattern Blending Seams, Using the Rulers, and Adding Seam Allowances Lengthening and Shortening Patterns, and Grainline Arrows Walking and Truing a Pattern Placing and Creating Notches Controlling Patterns with Built-in Ease Truing Difficult Seams Moving the Placement of a Seam Moving a Dart to a New Location Truing Dart Legs Scaling Patterns Up and Down Working in an Efficient Order DEVELOPING YOUR ABILITY The Process of Fitting Garments Skirt Bodice with Darts Bodice with Shoulder Princess Line Jacket with Side Panel with Set-in Sleeve Tunic with Armscye Princess Line Bodice with Raglan Sleeve Fitting Solutions for Body Types and Related Pattern Alterations Bust Back Sides Shoulder Line and Neck Set-in Sleeves Raglan Sleeves Waist and Hips Fitting Pants Understanding Body Mass and Pants Volume Fine-tuning the Fit The Process of Fitting Pants Body Type Examples Typical Pants Pattern Alterations GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Correcting Pattern Elements Affected by Fitting Changes Waistbands Facings Collars Linings Get Creative Using Style Lines to Create Pleasing Proportions Dart Equivalents Collar Variations Cuffs and Sleeve Hems About the Author Index
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