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The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide To Fitting: Sew Great Clothes For Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern (Sewing For Real People
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From Tissuefitting 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. Its 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 Handson 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 Tissuefitting. This Means Simply Trying On The Patterns 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 Tissuefitting Sequence Theyve Developed And Refined. Its A Noguess 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 Pinfit 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 Closefitting 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 Books 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 Wellfitted Garment. Learn Basic Skills For Designing Or Redesigning For Myriad Variations Using The Same Pattern. Throughout The Book, Stepby Step Instructions Are Accompanied By Fullcolor 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 Readytowear And Pattern Sizing Over The Past Century, Along With Their Own History In Pioneering The Art And Practice Of Tissuefitting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting'? A: The book focuses on teaching readers how to achieve a custom fit for sewing patterns through a method called tissue-fitting, where the pattern's tissue pieces are tried on directly for alterations.
- Q: How does tissue-fitting differ from traditional fitting methods? A: Tissue-fitting eliminates the need for tedious measuring or making a muslin. Instead, readers try on the pattern’s tissue pieces to identify and systematically alter areas for a better fit.
- Q: What essential skills does this book cover for sewing patterns? A: The book covers essential skills such as taking measurements, making a body map, identifying pattern alterations using a wrinkle dictionary, and understanding how various sewing techniques affect fit.
- Q: Is 'The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for all skill levels, providing step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations to help beginners learn fitting techniques.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book includes full-color photography and a new style of technical art that is clear and easy to understand, with short captions explaining each illustration.
- Q: How many pages does this guide contain? A: The guide contains 256 pages filled with detailed instructions and helpful illustrations.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in a spiral bound edition, making it easy to lay flat while sewing.
- Q: Who are the authors of this guide? A: The authors are Pati Palmer and Marta Alto, who are pioneers in the field of tissue-fitting and pattern alteration.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2018.
- Q: Does this book cover alterations for different body types? A: Yes, the book includes examples of various body shapes and their respective alterations, focusing on fitting 'real people' of all sizes.