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Sewing for Real People Ser.: The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting : Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern by Marta Alto and Pati Palmer (2018, Trade Paperback)

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From tissue-fitting pioneers Pati Palmer and Marta Alto comes a new book whose title says it all: The Palmer/Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body! Fit Any Fashion Pattern . It's been 20 years since their last book about fitting and altering sewing patterns, Fit for Real People. For Palmer and Alto, that means 20 more years of hands-on learning and experience from fitting more "real people" of all shapes and sizes from around the globe. Having long ago dispensed with tedious measuring or making a muslin to check the fit of a sewing pattern, the authors have mastered the process of tissue-fitting. This means simply "trying on" the pattern's tissue pieces to check systematically for where to alter the pattern for a custom fit. The pattern pieces themselves become the "muslin." "Systematically" means following the tissue-fitting sequence they've developed and refined. It's a no-guess order of fitting that ensures success. The book reinforces this sequence since the alteration chapters themselves are ordered in the same sequence. Readers are instructed to start with length and width, move on to the back, check the neck and shoulders, all before even considering how the pattern fits in the bust. As they work through the pattern, sewers will alter the tissue and try on again until the tissue fits well. The book then instructs how to pin-fit the fabric for a final tweaking before sewing. The book explains all facets of pattern fitting and alteration to give readers the background and guidance they need to achieve a custom fit on any pattern from any company. Instructions include: - Take just one measurement to determine the right pattern size to buy. Find out what to do if you are between sizes or a different size top and bottom. - Make a "body map" with a close-fitting dress pattern to see how you differ from the "standard" on which sewing patterns are based. - Learn from "real people" examples of a variety of bodies and their individual alterations. - Use the book's new "wrinkle dictionary" to identify a needed pattern alteration. "Wrinkles point to the problem," say the authors, and now you can look up the page reference for a solution. - See how age can affect body shape, from preteen to octogenarian. - Take note of the latest sewing techniques for garment details that affect fit, such as darts, zippers and sleeves, for enhancing the look of a well-fitted garment. - Learn basic skills for designing or redesigning for myriad variations using the same pattern. Throughout the book, step-by step instructions are accompanied by full-color photography and a new style of technical art that is extremely clear. Short captions explain each illustration. As a bonus, the authors detail the evolution of ready-to-wear and pattern sizing over the past century, along with their own history in pioneering the art and practice of tissue-fitting.

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Publisher
Palmer-Pletsch Associates
ISBN-10
1618471015
ISBN-13
9781618471017
eBay Product ID (ePID)
248489949

Product Key Features

Book Title
Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting : Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. FIT Any Fashion Pattern
Author
Pati Palmer, Marta Alto
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Sewing, Fashion
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
31.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tt550
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
646.408
Series
Sewing for Real People Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by marh033Jun 22, 2020
Great book very well written.
This book goes into detail about achieving the perfect fit. I have ben sewing for many years and found out, I was taught some things wrong. So I tested their method on my next t-shirt and saw a great improvement in the fit. I am very happy with my purchase. I will be following it for my next pants and dress project.
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by shemwear_2004Sep 04, 2019
Learn to Fit
This book is an all time favorite in the sewing world. A must have if you are wanting to fit properly. I use this to teach my students how to fit. A great bonus to add to your sewing library.
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by belle85Mar 17, 2021
Fitting rescue!
Very complete, well written book that will help every sewist who is attempting to make clothing that really fits
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by sa1oneilApr 23, 2023
Making Clothes that Fir!
Excellent resource for creating garments that fit perfectly.
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by yklu1008May 13, 2021
Very Very Satisfied. Thank You!
My expectations that I will produce a prize winning garment! Thank You!
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Sewing for Real People Ser.: The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting : Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern by Marta Alto and Pati Palmer (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Great book very well written.

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