Title
The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns,Used
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Good fit improves the comfort and appearance of any garment and is the reason many people sew their own clothes. However, it's common to worry about ruining a pattern when you cut it apart to make a fitting adjustment. The Perfect Fit makes pattern alterations easy with proven methods illustrated stepbystep. This complete guide includes analyzing a figure, measuring the body, customizing the pattern, and finetuning the fit with small adjustments like moving buttons and reshaping darts. The Perfect Fit shows how to change a commercial pattern sized for millions of women into a sewing blueprint sized to fit your figure alone.Altering patterns has never been easier, thanks to the help of 400 stepbystep photographs!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns'? A: The book focuses on helping readers achieve a good fit in their garments by providing step-by-step methods for altering sewing patterns.
- Q: Who is the author of this sewing guide? A: The author is the Editors of Creative Publishing.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Perfect Fit' contain? A: 'The Perfect Fit' contains 128 pages of detailed instructions and illustrations.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Perfect Fit' published? A: 'The Perfect Fit' was published on August 1, 2005.
- Q: What kind of alterations does the book cover? A: The book covers various alterations including analyzing body figures, measuring, customizing patterns, and making small adjustments for a better fit.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in sewing? A: Yes, the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions make it suitable for beginners as well as more experienced sewers.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes 400 step-by-step photographs to assist with pattern alterations.
- Q: What is the main benefit of using this guide? A: The main benefit is that it simplifies the pattern alteration process, reducing the fear of ruining a pattern, and helps create a custom fit.
- Q: Can this guide help with commercial patterns? A: Yes, it shows how to modify commercial patterns to fit individual body measurements.