| Author | : Pati Palmer |
| Publisher | : Sewing for Real People |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2018-09 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781618471017 |
Includes text from the previously published title, Fit for real people.
Pants for Real People
| Author | : Marta Alto |
| Publisher | : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 624 |
| Release | : 2012-03-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1618470353 |
This pattern book features step-by-step instructions on fitting and sewing pants for women of all body types using the twin techniques of tissue fitting and fabric fitting. Important sewing choices are highlighted, including choosing fabrics, selecting appropriate alteration tools, and finding styles that are most flattering. The fit-as-you-sew process of making pants is illustrated with progressive photographs and step-by-step illustrations. A variety of styles are covered, including nonroll, expandable, and contour waistbands; side seam and patched pockets; and easy hems and cuffs. This updated second edition features refinements to the fitting and sewing information and has added instructions on the fitting and sewing of jeans and no-side-seam pants.
The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting
| Author | : Sarah Veblen |
| Publisher | : Creative Publishing international |
| Total Pages | : 227 |
| Release | : 2012-01-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1610581776 |
The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.
Fit for Real People
| Author | : Pati Palmer |
| Publisher | : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006-09 |
| Genre | : Clothing and dress |
| ISBN | : 9780935278651 |
Presented in a new edition that adds updated pattern industry news and revised rules for selecting pattern size, this easy and practical fitting system requires no measuring, no drafting skills, no muslin mock-ups--and 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, and 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 and computer design. Metric conversion charts, charts for comparing pattern company bodice measurements, and a history of American dress design ( Just where did size 10 come from?) make this book a versatile reference.
Knits for Real People
| Author | : Susan Neall |
| Publisher | : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2015-06-01 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1618470442 |
Unsure how to sew the new knits so they'll look great and fit better than ready-to-wear? Knits for Real People helps readers sort out the differences in fabric types and explains the fitting and sewing techniques for each. Photographs of knit fashions from McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick pattern companies provide inspiration throughout the book and illustrate the many types of knits. The many techniques explained include: layout, cutting, and marking; seaming techniques using sewing machines and sergers, including the use of the differential feed feature; creative embellishments, including piping, flounces, "peepers," and decorative serging; neckline and edge finishes, including bands, collars, and bindings; sleeves, hems and closures; and fitting techniques for tops, pants, and activewear. Knit fabrics are very popular in fabric stores and this book helps people take advantage by teaching how to fit patterns for this versatile material.
Pants for Any Body
| Author | : Pati Palmer |
| Publisher | : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| Genre | : Needlework |
| ISBN | : 9780935278088 |
Instructions for fitting and sewing all types of pants for any body type. Learn to make pants that fit using the easy to follow step-by-step problem and solution illustrations. The authors have compiled years of pant fitting and sewing experience into this easy to follow book that guides you from choosing a fabric and flattering style all the way to the finishing details.
Pattern Fitting With Confidence
| Author | : Nancy Zieman |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2008-07-21 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0896895742 |
Nancy Zieman's pattern fitting approach is easy - no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching—just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancy's techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit your size and shape. Multiple fitting charts are included in the book, as well as an index for locating technical information at a glance.
The Fitting Book
| Author | : Gina Renee Dunham |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2021-06-02 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9783033083745 |
Learn how to fit clothes and alter sewing patterns. Sew clothes you love that fit.
Fit and Sew Custom Jeans
| Author | : Helen Elizabeth Bartley |
| Publisher | : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2021-09-06 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781618471062 |
Fit and Sew Custom Jeans is unique in that it addresses both the order of construction and fit simultaneously. Other books gloss over the fitting, having you guess your adjustments in the flat pattern stage. By the time you try on the jeans, it may be too late to fix areas with poor fit. If you could, you'd need to rip a lot of topstitching, a real chore. Helen uses a combination of tissue-fitting and fabric fitting. This means not using a typical ready-to-wear sewing order. See the chart on what size to choose based on the type of fabric you have. Fill out the Jeans Profile so you consider how fitted you want the jeans for how they will be worn. Prepare the tissue for trying on to determine rise, width, length, and crotch shape. Learn how to gauge how much smaller the pattern can be in width based on a stretch of the denim. There are many ways to do a fly front, but which is best for incorporating fit? This is why the author tested many different techniques using her order to see which worked best. She sewed a total of 31 pair of jeans for herself and others so make sure she was truly giving the best solutions for fit.
