Fabulous Fit [Paperback]

Judith Rasband (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0870057391 | ISBN-13: 978-0870057397 | Publication Date: January 1, 1994

"Fabulous Fit" combines a user-friendly approach to the fitting process with a dynamic visual presentation of technical procedures, guiding the user through the process of identifying a figure variation, recognising incorrect fit and its cause, measuring the body and corresponding pattern area, adjusting the pattern, and altering garments. This book is the essential text for coursework in fashion selection, fitting and alteration.

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About the Author

Judith Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle Corporation and Director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management, an organisation involved in the creation of education materials on appearance-related topics. She combines 30 years of experience in fashion education and business. A veteran educator, she has taught secondary-level, further education, and university courses in clothing selection and construction. Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University in Utah.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fairchild Books (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870057391
• ISBN-13: 978-0870057397
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,791,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book covering the seam method., April 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Fabulous Fit (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking better fit in dressmaking. The seam method of pattern alteration is pretty easy and straightforward. Judith presents alterations for the bodice, skirt, and pants. With the information in this book, you can alter your pattern for square or sloping shoulders, wide or narrow hips/waist, thin arms, rounded back, and many other necessary alterations. I did not find the bust alteration to be very helpful to me, however. I prefer other methods, but I often use the seam method for widening my waist and hips in my own patterns. Additionally, Judith offers style suggestions to flatter various figures. It is an interesting and useful book!

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not an alteration book, July 31, 2006

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Margie (Placerville, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fabulous Fit (Paperback)

Don't be misled by the title or other reviews. This is not a pattern alteration book (though each body anomaly has a useless little picture of one pattern piece with little pictures of scissors all around it showing where they want you to cut said pattern piece.) This book can be helpful as long as you understand what it really does and this is what you are looking for.

The book basically lists each body type and then shows you 5 or so garments that would be a good choice for covering the body flaw. As one reviewer said, many of the garments shown are not currently in style, but that is not to be counted against the book as much as it is against the garment industry. Some styles cover certain body shapes better than others and it is unfortunate for you when the style that looks best on you is not currently in-vogue.

The book is helpful in steering you to make correct garment choices for your body characteristics. The challenge is to purchase or make these garments in up-to-date looking patterns.

If you are looking for an excellent pattern alteration book, look no further than the excellent "Fast Fit" by Sandra Betzina.

By the way, don't pay any more than 10 or so dollars for this book.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An average book, September 14, 2003

By A Customer

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This review is from: Fabulous Fit (Paperback)

I bought this book for my sewing class; however, I don't like it because it doesn't have as much substance as the "Fitting & Pattern Alterations" book. In addition, it is over-priced. I like chapters 2 and 3 best out of the whole book. There is a typo on page 3, bullet #4. Most of the clothing sketches are dated; I've hardly seen anyone who dresses in those styles that were illustrated in the book. I personally don't believe that anyone can wear any style because each person has a different figure shape, height and weight. As for the style tip, I'd rather pick up a good how to dress fashion book.